A group on Flickr (Yahoo's photography centered social network) for images of and discussion of life in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, home of the city of Lafayette and the main campus for Purdue University.
The Chicago River & Indiana Railroad and the Chicago Junction Railway controlled access to the Chicago Union Stock Yards district. They were part of the New York Central System. Includes the Indiana Harbor Belt and the The Kankakee Belt Line.
The Monon Railroad (Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway) was profitable throughout the World War I period, but adverse trends appeared in the 1920s and gained momentum during the depression of the 1930s. To survive, it needed a "super railroader. It found one in John Barriger.
In Jeffersonville, Indiana; the Big Four Bridge fell into disuse after the Big Four Railroad's parent company, the New York Central Railroad, was merged into the Penn Central in 1968. The Big Four Bridge's former traffic was then routed over the Indiana to Louisville Fourteenth Street Bridge. By 1969 both approach spans had been removed and sold for scrap. As a result, the Big Four Bridge became the first Louisville bridge to fall out of use, and gained the nickname 'Bridge That Goes Nowhere'. Now it is on its way back as a pedestrian and bike bridge.
Amongst other things this site contains a history and guide to my adopted home of Terre Haute, Indiana which includes my fast growing of Terre Haute postcards. There's also a selection of postcards following the course of the Wabash River.
For people who are interested in local area legends, hauntings, and unexplained paranormal activity. This site has just been started up and is still collecting info to investigate on. Look forward to hearing from you!
Peoria and Eastern Railway (P&E) Company
went from Indianapolis to Peoria. It was a wholly-owned subsidiary of the New York Central System. It was not until August, 1996, when a portion of the line was sold to Norfolk Southern Corporation, that the line was no longer a part of the NY Central "Big Four" System.
Feline Gardens is a place to explore gardening, cats and other eclectic interests. Original photography, personal insights and a wealth of information via verified links for all to enjoy.
