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Walnut Grove Pioneer Village : Donahue Train Depot
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The Northwestern Railroad purchased land from A. Curtis. In 1868 the Davenport-St. Paul Railroad purchased it, then sold it to the Davenport-Rock Island and Northwestern Railroad and they in turn sold it in 1879 to Chicago-Milwaukee-St. Paul.
The
depot was built in 1870 and 100 years later in April of 1970 it
was closed. Old Eagle was the first engine to run and Phineas Curtis
was the first depot agent. That was the last run for the "Dixon
Bumblebee". In December of 1971, Harland Rohlk purchased it
and then in 1977 he donated it to the Scott County Conservation
Board to be placed at the Walnut Grove Pioneer Village at Scott
County Park. It was moved on May 24, 1978 and since has been restored.
Related Railroad History
- Chicago-Milwaukee-St. Paul History and Route Map
http://www.fruitfromwashington.com/
History/railroad2.htm
Antique Farm Machinery Building • Barber Shop • Bison Saloon • Blacksmith Shop • Boothill Cemetery • Carpenter Shop • Chicago, Burlington Quincy Caboose 14353 • Doctor's Office • Donahue Train Depot • Firehouse • Garage • Keppy & Nagle General Store • Olde St. Anns Church • Savings Bank • Schaff Cabin • School Museum • Soda Fountain Shop • Telephone Office • The Ox Locomotive • Tobin Cabin
