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Winfield Museum to Hold Talk on Railroad History
March brings reflections on the railroad’s
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WINFIELD - At the Winfield Museum, March will bring exhibits about railroad history, as well as a talk by a local historian about the role trains played in Winfield’s history.
Ron Graber of Mt. Pleasant will deliver his lecture at 2 p.m, on Sunday, March 15 at Winfield Community Veterans Building.
Railroads were integral in the development of American industry and society. Coming through Winfield now, it may be hard to believe it, but there was a time when the town was served by two lines. According to Linda Haight of the Winfield Historical Society, the first line, what would later become the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, reached town in 1873.
At its height, there were two depots. Now, only the Quincy depot remains. Constructed in 1892, it is a rarity: the last-remaining “five-sided” depot in the state, still occupying its original position, alongside the railroad grade. The tracks, unfortunately, are long gone.
The program is free, but the museum encourages at-will donations. Furthermore, Haight and the Historical Society encourage anyone willing to donate or exhibit artifacts associated with local history to bring them.
Call Marilyn Higgins at 319-368-8895 or email her at marilyn.higgins@southeastiowaunion.com
