Bill, You have described an express cabinet that was shipped to the agent
of the depot at Mason City and the ID tag on the side was for American
Railway Express which preceeded REA. The cabinet may have been used by
National Express Co as I have had one like it from the same area and mine
was marked National Ex Co. Depending on condition it could be worth around
$200. Archie H.
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Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 11:06 PM
Subject: [CBQ] Questions about Possible C&A Cabinet
>I recently saw a wood single-door cabinet. The cabinet is 23.5" wide
> by 33.25" high by 11.75" deep. The door has a brass lock. Behind the
> door are several cubby holes and one drawer with a brass pull. A
> small metal tag on one side states "A. R. E. 56432". On the bottom of
> the cabinet, black writing states "Agt. C&A Dpo, Mason City, ILL".
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> I wonder if this could be from the Chicago & Alton RR's depot in Mason
> City, IL. Could the "A. R. E." have anything to do with an express
> agency? Does anyone know what this cabinet may have been used for and
> by what organization? What might a cabinet like this be worth?
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> Thanks in advance for any informations or thoughts that you can
> share.
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> Bill
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