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Rail service in Fond du Lac can be traced as far back as 1852, although Fond du Lac was also the namesake of the former Chicago, St. Paul and Fond du Lac Railroad, which existed from 1855 to 1859 before going bankrupt and being acquired by the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. In 1891 C&NW replaced the original station with the current one.
Under the Chicago and North Western Railway, the line between Plymouth and Fond du Lac was abandoned in 1952. [6] The line west of Fond du Lac, known as the Marshline Subdivision, was abandoned in stages between 1975–1985. [7] The Sheboygan Falls Subdivision, between Plymouth and Sheboygan, is the only remaining extant line.
Fond du Lac: 2-story Italianate-styled fire station designed by local architect Thomas Green and built in 1875, with a 4-story hose-drying tower topped by a wooden belvedere holding a fire bell. [6] [7] 2: Baptist Church: Baptist Church: March 29, 2007 : 133 East Fond Du Lac St.
It documents the development and usage of the Sheboygan and Fond du Lac Railroad. [1] There is a piece of the original railroad that was dug up in a local field. [1] The building is the final remaining depot from that line. [3] The other building is a more recently purchased agricultural shop which is being adapted for displaying items as of 2008.
The w:Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Depot (Fond du Lac, Wisconsin) in w:Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This file was uploaded with Commonist . Date
The community was named for Ezra Peebles, the original owner of the town site. [3] In the past, the community was also known as Peebles Corners. In 1880, the area was home to a post office, tollgate, store, cheese-factory, and railroad depot for the Sheboygan and Fond du Lac Railroad.
In 1852, a post office was established in Reeds Corners. In 1857, The "Second Congregational Church of Metomen" was founded. Reeds Corners had stores, shops, the railroad depot, and the post office. Then, in 1873, the railroad depot and post office was moved to the community of Metomen. Reeds Corner was named after a settler: Warren Reed who ...
Fairchild and Northeastern Railroad: F&NE 1926 1929 N/A Fond du Lac, Amboy and Peoria Railway: MILW: 1875 1883 Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway: Fond du Lac and Whitewater Railway: MILW: 1874 1875 Fond du Lac, Amboy and Peoria Railway: Fox Lake Railroad: MILW: 1859 1904 Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway: Fox Lake and Wisconsin ...