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Title: Burlington Depot, Creston, Iowa, Creston Railroad Depot, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad-Creston Station
Description: Looking northeast at a three-story building which opened in 1899 at a cost of $75,000. Since Creston was a division point, the depot also contained numerous railroad offices on the upper levels for the division superintendent, dispatcher, roadmaster, physician and other officials. The depot abutted the busy Creston yards, which had one of the largest roundhouses in the CB&Q system. Today, the first floor houses an art gallery, senior center, and exhibits, while the second floor is reserved for municipal use. The building is located at 200 West Adams Street, Creston, Union County, Iowa, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. 1909 postmark.
Date Created: 1909
PID: grinnell:16225

Title: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Depot, Creston, Iowa, Creston Railroad Depot
Description: Looking northeast at a three-story building which opened in 1899 at a cost of $75,000. Since Creston was a division point, the depot also contained numerous railroad offices on the upper levels for the division superintendent, dispatcher, roadmaster, physician and other officials. The depot abutted the busy Creston yards, which had one of the largest roundhouses in the CB&Q system. Today, the first floor houses an art gallery, senior center, and exhibits, while the second floor is reserved for municipal use. It is located at 200 West Adams Street, Creston, Union County, Iowa. 1909 postmark. Number 13636.
Date Created: 1909
PID: grinnell:16223

Title: Depot, Alta Vista, Iowa, Chicago Great Western Railroad
Description: Looking south at the Chicago Great Western Railroad depot in Alta Vista, Iowa, with a ticket master and farmer and milk cans waiting for the train. 1913 postmark. Number 3-1909.
Date Created: 1909
PID: grinnell:14271

Title: Depot, Cherokee, Iowa, Illinois Central Railroad Yard and Depot, Cherokee Illinois Central Station
Description: Looking northwest at the Cherokee Railroad Depot which was built in 1896 at a cost of $25,000 and was used by the Illinois Central Railroad as a passenger station until May 1971 and as a freight station until January 1982, after which it was vacated by the railroad The Illinois Central Railroad Yard is listed on the National Register for Historic Places and is located at 119 South 4th Street, Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa. 1909 postmark.
Date Created: 1909
PID: grinnell:13444