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	Settlers streamed to Dubuque where [[LANGWORTHY, Lucius Hart\|Lucius Hart LANGWORTY]], [[FARLEY, Jesse P.\|Jesse P. FARLEY]] began making plans for a railroad westward from Dubuque. Such an idea had existed in the community for several years through the effort of [[PLUMBE, John Jr.\|John PLUMBE, Jr.]] On April 28, 1853 a meeting was held for the purpose of organizing the [[DUBUQUE AND PACIFIC RAILROAD]]. (9)		Settlers streamed to Dubuque where [[LANGWORTHY, Lucius Hart\|Lucius Hart LANGWORTY]], [[FARLEY, Jesse P.\|Jesse P. FARLEY]] began making plans for a railroad westward from Dubuque. Such an idea had existed in the community for several years through the effort of [[PLUMBE, John Jr.\|John PLUMBE, Jr.]] On April 28, 1853 a meeting was held for the purpose of organizing the [[DUBUQUE AND PACIFIC RAILROAD]]. (9)

	In July 1855 the construction of the Illinois Central had reached Dunleith (now East Dubuque) where the [[EAST DUBUQUE RAIL TUNNEL]] was constructed. In a grand celebration held on July 18, 1855 visitors from New York, Buffalo, Cleveland and Chicago with local residents listened to speeches from Stephen A. Douglas and George W. Jones. The number of arrivals to Dubuque hotels in 1855 reached 85,045. (10) The Dubuque Land Office sold 1,610,363 acres of land. (11)		In July 1855 the construction of the Illinois Central had reached Dunleith (now East Dubuque) where the [[EAST DUBUQUE RAIL TUNNEL]] was later constructed. In a grand celebration held on July 18, 1855 visitors from New York, Buffalo, Cleveland and Chicago with local residents listened to speeches from Stephen A. Douglas and George W. Jones. The number of arrivals to Dubuque hotels in 1855 reached 85,045. (10) The Dubuque Land Office sold 1,610,363 acres of land. (11)

	The financial difficulties of the Dubuque and Pacific Railroad led to it being forced into receivership by Morris K. Jesup. On August 13, 1860, the company was reorganized as the [[DUBUQUE AND SIOUX CITY RAILROAD]]. The company's first annual report for the year 1860 showed ownership of four locomotives, six passenger cars, sixty-five box cars, and thirty-five flat cars. (12)		The financial difficulties of the Dubuque and Pacific Railroad led to it being forced into receivership by Morris K. Jesup. On August 13, 1860, the company was reorganized as the [[DUBUQUE AND SIOUX CITY RAILROAD]]. The company's first annual report for the year 1860 showed ownership of four locomotives, six passenger cars, sixty-five box cars, and thirty-five flat cars. (12)

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	Settlers streamed to Dubuque where [[LANGWORTHY, Lucius Hart\|Lucius Hart LANGWORTY]], [[FARLEY, Jesse P.\|Jesse P. FARLEY]] began making plans for a railroad westward from Dubuque. Such an idea had existed in the community for several years through the effort of [[PLUMBE, John Jr.\|John PLUMBE, Jr.]] On April 28, 1853 a meeting was held for the purpose of organizing the [[DUBUQUE AND PACIFIC RAILROAD]]. (9)		Settlers streamed to Dubuque where [[LANGWORTHY, Lucius Hart\|Lucius Hart LANGWORTY]], [[FARLEY, Jesse P.\|Jesse P. FARLEY]] began making plans for a railroad westward from Dubuque. Such an idea had existed in the community for several years through the effort of [[PLUMBE, John Jr.\|John PLUMBE, Jr.]] On April 28, 1853 a meeting was held for the purpose of organizing the [[DUBUQUE AND PACIFIC RAILROAD]]. (9)

	In July 1855 the construction of the Illinois Central had reached Dunleith (now East Dubuque) where the [[EAST DUBUQUE ~~RIVER~~ TUNNEL]] was constructed. In a grand celebration held on July 18, 1855 visitors from New York, Buffalo, Cleveland and Chicago with local residents listened to speeches from Stephen A. Douglas and George W. Jones. The number of arrivals to Dubuque hotels in 1855 reached 85,045. (10) The Dubuque Land Office sold 1,610,363 acres of land. (11)		In July 1855 the construction of the Illinois Central had reached Dunleith (now East Dubuque) where the [[EAST DUBUQUE RAIL TUNNEL]] was constructed. In a grand celebration held on July 18, 1855 visitors from New York, Buffalo, Cleveland and Chicago with local residents listened to speeches from Stephen A. Douglas and George W. Jones. The number of arrivals to Dubuque hotels in 1855 reached 85,045. (10) The Dubuque Land Office sold 1,610,363 acres of land. (11)

	The financial difficulties of the Dubuque and Pacific Railroad led to it being forced into receivership by Morris K. Jesup. On August 13, 1860, the company was reorganized as the [[DUBUQUE AND SIOUX CITY RAILROAD]]. The company's first annual report for the year 1860 showed ownership of four locomotives, six passenger cars, sixty-five box cars, and thirty-five flat cars. (12)		The financial difficulties of the Dubuque and Pacific Railroad led to it being forced into receivership by Morris K. Jesup. On August 13, 1860, the company was reorganized as the [[DUBUQUE AND SIOUX CITY RAILROAD]]. The company's first annual report for the year 1860 showed ownership of four locomotives, six passenger cars, sixty-five box cars, and thirty-five flat cars. (12)

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			See: [[MASON, Roswell B.\|Roswell B. MASON]]

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	To encourage interest in the earnings of the railroad, company President Fish allowed employees to take payroll deduction beginning in 1890 to purchase stock in the company. (29)		To encourage interest in the earnings of the railroad, company President Fish allowed employees to take payroll deduction beginning in 1890 to purchase stock in the company. (29)

	~~In the 1950s and 1960s~~ the Illinois Central ~~provided passenger service through~~ Dubuque ~~aboard~~ the ~~"Land O' Corn" between Chicago~~ and ~~Waterloo and west to Sioux City aboard~~ the ~~"Hawkeye~~." (30)		On May 5, 1936 the Illinois Central's new "Green Diamond" streamlined train arrived in Dubuque. Among the passengers was Iowa Governor Clyde L. Herring who was interviewed by [[WKBB]]. The radio station broadcast again from the train that evening. Over 3,000 people toured the new diesel-powered train which had five cars--a power car, mail car, chair car, lounge car and an observation car. A 8:00 p.m. dinner was held at the [[JULIEN HOTEL]]. (30)

	[[Image:icyardmastertower.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|This photo is of the yard master tower that was in front of the CB&Q depot. A man in this tower controlled the flashing lights on the crossing signs at 3rd and 4th Streets, and possibly 1st and 2nd Streets, before the Highway 61/52/151 reconstruction. The tower was manned twenty-four hours daily each day of the year. Information courtesy: Mark G. Gayman, former ICRR telegraph operator]]The Canadian National Railway gained control of the IC in 1998. (31)		In the 1950s and 1960s the Illinois Central provided passenger service through Dubuque aboard the "Land O' Corn" between Chicago and Waterloo and west to Sioux City aboard the "Hawkeye." (31)

			[[Image:icyardmastertower.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|This photo is of the yard master tower that was in front of the CB&Q depot. A man in this tower controlled the flashing lights on the crossing signs at 3rd and 4th Streets, and possibly 1st and 2nd Streets, before the Highway 61/52/151 reconstruction. The tower was manned twenty-four hours daily each day of the year. Information courtesy: Mark G. Gayman, former ICRR telegraph operator]]The Canadian National Railway gained control of the IC in 1998. (32)
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	4. "Illinois Central Railroad," Encyclopedia of Chicago. Online: http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/627.html		4. "Illinois Central Railroad," Encyclopedia of Chicago. Online: http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/627.html

	4. "Iowa and the Illinois Central," p. 4		5. "Iowa and the Illinois Central," p. 4

			6. Ibid.

	5. ~~Ibid~~.		7. Corliss, Carlton J. Trails to Rails: A Story of Transportation Progress in Illinois, Chicago: Illinois Central System, 1934, p. 24

	6. ~~Corliss, Carlton J~~. ~~Trails to Rails: A Story of Transportation Progress in Illinois, Chicago: Illinois Central System, 1934, p. 24~~		8. Ibid.

	7. ~~Ibid~~.		9. "Illinois Central Railroad."

	8. "Illinois Central ~~Railroad~~."		10. "Iowa and the Illinois Central," p. 6

	9. ~~"Iowa and the Illinois Central~~," p. 6		11. Ibid., p. 8

	10. Ibid.~~, p. 8~~		12. Ibid.

	11. Ibid.		13. Ibid., p. 9

	12. Ibid., p. 9		14.Ibid., p. 10

	13.Ibid.~~, p. 10~~		15.Ibid.

	14.~~Ibid~~.		16. Hudson, David; Bergman, Marvin and Horton, Loren. '''The Biographical Dictionary of Iowa'''. Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 2008, p. 44

	15. ~~Hudson, David; Bergman, Marvin~~ and ~~Horton, Loren. '''The Biographical Dictionary of Iowa'''. Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 2008~~, p. 44		17."Iowa and the Illinois Central," p. 11

	16.~~"Iowa and the Illinois Central," p~~. 11		18.Ibid.

	17.Ibid.		19.Ibid, p. 12

	18.Ibid~~, p~~. 12		20.Ibid.

	19.Ibid.		21.Ibid.

	20.~~Ibid~~.		22. Stover, John F. '''History of the Illinois Central'''. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company, Inc. 1975, p. 136

	21. ~~Stover~~, ~~John F.~~ '''~~History of the Illinois Central~~'~~''. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company~~, ~~Inc. 1975~~, p. ~~136~~		23. "A New Train," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 21, 1895, p. 2

	22. "~~A New Train~~," ~~''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 21, 1895, p~~. 2		24. "Illinois Central," Wikipedia. Online: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illinois_Central_Railroad

	23. ~~"Illinois Central~~,~~" Wikipedia~~. ~~Online: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illinois_Central_Railroad~~		25. Corliss, p. 42

	24. ~~Corliss~~, p. 42		26. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 19, 1882, p. 4

	25. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 19, 1882, p. 4		27. "Caught on the Fly," Dubuque Herald, January 13, 1882, p. 4

	26. "~~Caught on the Fly~~," ~~Dubuque Herald, January 13~~, ~~1882~~, p. 4		28. Meyer, Jeffrey J. "Inter-century Railroad Stations," '''Julien's Journal''', February 2012, p. 50

	~~27. Meyer, Jeffrey J~~. "~~Inter-century~~ Railroad ~~Stations~~," ~~'''Julien's Journal'''~~, ~~February 2012, p~~. 50		29. "Illinois Central Railroad (IC)," Encyclopaedia Britannica, Online: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/282973/Illinois-Central-Railroad-IC

	28. ~~"Illinois Central Railroad (IC)~~,~~" Encyclopaedia Britannica~~, ~~Online~~: ~~http://www~~.~~britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/282973/Illinois-Central-Railroad-IC~~		30. Kruse, Len. '''Unforgettable Radio''', Dubuque: Union-Hoermann Press, 1993, p. 172

	29. "Local News in Brief," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', July 6, 1890, p. 8. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18900706&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		31. "Local News in Brief," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', July 6, 1890, p. 8. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18900706&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	30. Meyer, Jeffrey J. "Clear the Track," ''Julien's Journal'', March 2010, p. 36		32. Meyer, Jeffrey J. "Clear the Track," ''Julien's Journal'', March 2010, p. 36

	~~31. "Illinois Central."~~

	[[Image:bamboo.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Illinois Central Railroad Heritage Association. City of Miami "Bamboo Grove"]]		[[Image:bamboo.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Illinois Central Railroad Heritage Association. City of Miami "Bamboo Grove"]]

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	In the 1950s and 1960s the Illinois Central provided passenger service through Dubuque aboard the "Land O' Corn" between Chicago and Waterloo and west to Sioux City aboard the "Hawkeye." (29)		In the 1950s and 1960s the Illinois Central provided passenger service through Dubuque aboard the "Land O' Corn" between Chicago and Waterloo and west to Sioux City aboard the "Hawkeye." (29)

	[[Image:icyardmastertower.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|This photo is of the ~~crossing guard~~ tower that was in front of the CB&Q depot. A man in this tower controlled the flashing lights on the crossing signs at 3rd and 4th Streets, and possibly 1st and 2nd Streets, before the Highway 61/52/151 reconstruction. The tower was manned twenty-four hours daily each day of the year. Information courtesy: Mark G. Gayman, former ICRR telegraph operator]]The Canadian National Railway gained control of the IC in 1998. (30)		[[Image:icyardmastertower.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|This photo is of the yard master tower that was in front of the CB&Q depot. A man in this tower controlled the flashing lights on the crossing signs at 3rd and 4th Streets, and possibly 1st and 2nd Streets, before the Highway 61/52/151 reconstruction. The tower was manned twenty-four hours daily each day of the year. Information courtesy: Mark G. Gayman, former ICRR telegraph operator]]The Canadian National Railway gained control of the IC in 1998. (30)
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	[[Image:freightwarehouse.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illinois Central freight warehouse at First and Iowa.]]		[[Image:freightwarehouse.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illinois Central freight warehouse at First and Iowa.]]
	Throughout the 1870s, and 1880s the IC acquired an estimated one hundred smaller railroads. (27) Railroads were extended throughout the southern United States. IC lines crisscrossed the state of Mississippi and went as far as New Orleans, Louisiana to the south and Louisville, Kentucky in the east. In the 1880s, northern lines were built to Dodgeville, Wisconsin, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Omaha, Nebraska. Further expansion continued into the early twentieth century. ~~In the 1950s and 1960s the Illinois Central provided passenger service through Dubuque aboard the "Land O' Corn" between Chicago and Waterloo and west to Sioux City aboard the "Hawkeye." (28)~~		Throughout the 1870s, and 1880s the IC acquired an estimated one hundred smaller railroads. (27) Railroads were extended throughout the southern United States. IC lines crisscrossed the state of Mississippi and went as far as New Orleans, Louisiana to the south and Louisville, Kentucky in the east. In the 1880s, northern lines were built to Dodgeville, Wisconsin, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Omaha, Nebraska. Further expansion continued into the early twentieth century.

	[[Image:icyardmastertower.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|This photo is of the crossing guard tower that was in front of the CB&Q depot. A man in this tower controlled the flashing lights on the crossing signs at 3rd and 4th Streets, and possibly 1st and 2nd Streets, before the Highway 61/52/151 reconstruction. The tower was manned ~~24/7/365~~. Information courtesy: Mark G. Gayman, former ICRR telegraph operator]]The Canadian National Railway gained control of the IC in 1998. (29)		To encourage interest in the earnings of the railroad, company President Fish allowed employees to take payroll deduction beginning in 1890 to purchase stock in the company. (28)

			In the 1950s and 1960s the Illinois Central provided passenger service through Dubuque aboard the "Land O' Corn" between Chicago and Waterloo and west to Sioux City aboard the "Hawkeye." (29)

			[[Image:icyardmastertower.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|This photo is of the crossing guard tower that was in front of the CB&Q depot. A man in this tower controlled the flashing lights on the crossing signs at 3rd and 4th Streets, and possibly 1st and 2nd Streets, before the Highway 61/52/151 reconstruction. The tower was manned twenty-four hours daily each day of the year. Information courtesy: Mark G. Gayman, former ICRR telegraph operator]]The Canadian National Railway gained control of the IC in 1998. (30)
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	27. "Illinois Central Railroad (IC)," Encyclopaedia Britannica, Online: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/282973/Illinois-Central-Railroad-IC		27. "Illinois Central Railroad (IC)," Encyclopaedia Britannica, Online: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/282973/Illinois-Central-Railroad-IC

	28. Meyer, Jeffrey J. "Clear the Track," ''Julien's Journal'', March 2010, p. 36		28. "Local News in Brief," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', July 6, 1890, p. 8. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18900706&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			29. Meyer, Jeffrey J. "Clear the Track," ''Julien's Journal'', March 2010, p. 36

	29. "Illinois Central."		30. "Illinois Central."

	[[Image:bamboo.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Illinois Central Railroad Heritage Association. City of Miami "Bamboo Grove"]]		[[Image:bamboo.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Illinois Central Railroad Heritage Association. City of Miami "Bamboo Grove"]]

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	7,700,000 acres classified as crop land. (1)		7,700,000 acres classified as crop land. (1)

	In 1927, the Illinois Central Railroad ~~was~~ stretched over twenty-nine Iowa counties and included some of the oldest railway lines in the state. (2)		In 1927, the Illinois Central Railroad stretched over twenty-nine Iowa counties and included some of the oldest railway lines in the state. (2)

	The history of railroads in Iowa began with the passage on September 20, 1850 of the Illinois Central Land Grant Act by the United States Congress. (3) Federal land grants of nearly 2,600,000 acres provided the economic incentive; the initial investment of $27 million came largely from British and Dutch interests. (4) This act ~~laid~~ the way for the passage of the Iowa Land Grant Act and the construction of the Illinois Central between Dubuque and Sioux City.		The history of railroads in Iowa began with the passage on September 20, 1850 of the Illinois Central Land Grant Act by the United States Congress. (3) Federal land grants of nearly 2,600,000 acres provided the economic incentive; the initial investment of $27 million came largely from British and Dutch interests. (4) This act led the way for the passage of the Iowa Land Grant Act and the construction of the Illinois Central between Dubuque and Sioux City.

	In 1850 the twenty-nine counties that would be crossed by the Illinois Central had less than 5,000 families with more than 3,000 of these living in Dubuque and Linn counties. (4) Iowa senators [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] and Augustus C. Dodge had added to the Illinois Central bill that the proposed railroad should have a branch line extending from its northern terminus at La Salle to Dubuque in the state of Iowa. (5) President Millard Fillmore on September 20, 1850 signed the law making the Illinois Central the first land-grant railroad in the United States and more than twice the length of the longest railroad then existing in America.(6)		In 1850 the twenty-nine counties that would be crossed by the Illinois Central had less than 5,000 families with more than 3,000 of these living in Dubuque and Linn counties. (4) Iowa senators [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] and Augustus C. Dodge had added to the Illinois Central bill that the proposed railroad should have a branch line extending from its northern terminus at La Salle, Illinois to Dubuque in the state of Iowa. (5) President Millard Fillmore on September 20, 1850 signed the law making the Illinois Central the first land-grant railroad in the United States and more than twice the length of the longest railroad then existing in America.(6)

	[[File:chs13970.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|]]The Illinois Central was officially chartered by the Illinois General Assembly on February 10, 1851. Upon its completion, the Illinois Central was the longest railroad in the world. (7) The IC completed its “Charter Lines” (705 miles in Illinois) in September 1856. The “Chicago Branch” (from Centralia to Chicago) opened a year earlier, giving that city its most important link to the South. The trunk of the railroad extended from the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] at Cairo northwest to the Mississippi opposite Dubuque, Iowa. (8)		[[File:chs13970.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|]]The Illinois Central was officially chartered by the Illinois General Assembly on February 10, 1851. Upon its completion, the Illinois Central was the longest railroad in the world. (7) The IC completed its “Charter Lines” (705 miles in Illinois) in September 1856. The “Chicago Branch” (from Centralia to Chicago) opened a year earlier, giving that city its most important link to the South. The trunk of the railroad extended from the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] at Cairo northwest to the Mississippi opposite Dubuque, Iowa. (8)

	Settlers streamed to Dubuque where [[LANGWORTHY, Lucius Hart\|Lucius Hart LANGWORTY]], [[FARLEY, Jesse P.\|Jesse P. FARLEY]] began making plans for a railroad westward from Dubuque. Such an idea had ~~been~~ in the community for several years through the effort of [[PLUMBE, John Jr.\|John PLUMBE, Jr.]] On April 28, 1853 a meeting was held for the purpose of organizing the [[DUBUQUE AND PACIFIC RAILROAD]]. (9)		Settlers streamed to Dubuque where [[LANGWORTHY, Lucius Hart\|Lucius Hart LANGWORTY]], [[FARLEY, Jesse P.\|Jesse P. FARLEY]] began making plans for a railroad westward from Dubuque. Such an idea had existed in the community for several years through the effort of [[PLUMBE, John Jr.\|John PLUMBE, Jr.]] On April 28, 1853 a meeting was held for the purpose of organizing the [[DUBUQUE AND PACIFIC RAILROAD]]. (9)

	In July 1855 the construction of the Illinois Central had ~~reach~~ Dunleith (now East Dubuque). In a grand celebration held on July 18, 1855 visitors from New York, Buffalo, Cleveland and Chicago ~~listed~~ with local residents to speeches from Stephen A. Douglas and George W. Jones. The number of arrivals to Dubuque hotels in 1855 reached 85,045. (10) The Dubuque Land Office sold 1,610,363 acres of land. (11)		In July 1855 the construction of the Illinois Central had reached Dunleith (now East Dubuque) where the [[EAST DUBUQUE RIVER TUNNEL]] was constructed. In a grand celebration held on July 18, 1855 visitors from New York, Buffalo, Cleveland and Chicago with local residents listened to speeches from Stephen A. Douglas and George W. Jones. The number of arrivals to Dubuque hotels in 1855 reached 85,045. (10) The Dubuque Land Office sold 1,610,363 acres of land. (11)

	The financial difficulties of the Dubuque and Pacific Railroad led to it being forced into receivership by Morris K. Jesup. On August 13, 1860, the company was reorganized as the [[DUBUQUE AND SIOUX CITY RAILROAD]]. The company's first annual report for the year 1860 showed ownership of four locomotives, six passenger cars, sixty-five box cars, and thirty-five flat cars. (12)		The financial difficulties of the Dubuque and Pacific Railroad led to it being forced into receivership by Morris K. Jesup. On August 13, 1860, the company was reorganized as the [[DUBUQUE AND SIOUX CITY RAILROAD]]. The company's first annual report for the year 1860 showed ownership of four locomotives, six passenger cars, sixty-five box cars, and thirty-five flat cars. (12)
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	In 1867 the Union Pacific Railroad was under construction. The Chicago and North Western Railroad had crossed Iowa and was near to establishing a junction with the Union Pacific at Council Bluffs. Council Bluffs was also the goal of the Rock Island and Burlington railroads which were building across Iowa.		In 1867 the Union Pacific Railroad was under construction. The Chicago and North Western Railroad had crossed Iowa and was near to establishing a junction with the Union Pacific at Council Bluffs. Council Bluffs was also the goal of the Rock Island and Burlington railroads which were building across Iowa.

	Setting itself up as a rival and gateway to the West was Sioux City. With anticipation ~~of appearance~~ of the Dubuque and Sioux City Railroad, the Sioux City and Pacific Railroad had been organized. This was to connect with the the Union Pacific at Freemont, Nebraska. The pressure was put on the Dubuque line to hurry. (14)		Setting itself up as a rival to Council Bluffs and a gateway to the West was Sioux City. With anticipation of the Dubuque and Sioux City Railroad, the Sioux City and Pacific Railroad had been organized. This was to connect with the the Union Pacific at Freemont, Nebraska. The pressure was put on the Dubuque line to hurry. (14)

	The track between Iowa Falls and Sioux City became the project of John I. Blair. A millionaire iron manufacturer, miller, and railroad promoter, he was involved in the construction of the Sioux City and Pacific as well as the Cedar Falls and Minnesota project. (14) Every road he built was for cash. His railroad ventures led to his investment of $26 million, advanced from his personal fortune and raised from his friends. Not one dollar was raised by putting stock on the market. (16) In an agreement with the Illinois Central, Blair organized the Iowa Falls and Sioux City Railroad on October 1, 1867. (17)		The track between Iowa Falls and Sioux City became the project of John I. Blair. A millionaire iron manufacturer, miller, and railroad promoter, Blair was involved in the construction of the Sioux City and Pacific as well as the Cedar Falls and Minnesota project. (14) Every road he built was for cash. His railroad ventures led to his investment of $26 million, advanced from his personal fortune and raised from his friends. Not one dollar was raised by putting stock on the market. (16) In an agreement with the Illinois Central, Blair organized the Iowa Falls and Sioux City Railroad on October 1, 1867. (17)

	Town sites were an important part of Blair's strategy. Through Blair's town site company, sites that became Manson, Fonda, Storm Lake, Marcus, and Remsen were offered for sale as rapidly as the track to them could be laid. The Iowa Falls and Sioux City Railroad led to the founding of an estimated twenty communities--all named by Blair except for Le Mars. As the rails reached that spot, Blair hosted a group of prominent citizens and their wives in a special train. He suggested that such a distinctive and beautiful place should have an appropriate name and ~~suggested~~ his guests do the naming. It was decided to use the first letter of each woman's name. (18)		Town sites were an important part of Blair's strategy. Through Blair's town site company, sites that became Manson, Fonda, Storm Lake, Marcus, and Remsen were offered for sale as rapidly as the track to them could be laid. The Iowa Falls and Sioux City Railroad led to the founding of an estimated twenty communities--all named by Blair except for Le Mars. As the rails reached that spot, Blair hosted a group of prominent citizens and their wives on a special train. He suggested that such a distinctive and beautiful place should have an appropriate name and asked his guests do the naming. It was decided to use the first letter of each woman's name. (18)

	Construction under Blair began at both end of the route. The line was completed between Iowa Falls and Fort Dodge and Sioux City and Cherokee by the summer of 1869. Regular train service between Chicago and Fort Dodge was established on July 8, 1870 after the completion of the [[DUNLEITH AND DUBUQUE BRIDGE]]. The "golden spike" in the construction of the Illinois Central's main line across Iowa was driven at a point three miles west of Storm Lake. (15) Regular service between Sioux City and Chicago was started on October 10, 1870. (19)		Construction under Blair began at both end of the route. The line was completed between Iowa Falls and Fort Dodge and Sioux City and Cherokee by the summer of 1869. Regular train service between Chicago and Fort Dodge was established on July 8, 1870 after the completion of the [[DUNLEITH AND DUBUQUE BRIDGE]]. The "golden spike" in the construction of the Illinois Central's main line across Iowa was driven at a point three miles west of Storm Lake. (15) Regular service between Sioux City and Chicago was started on October 10, 1870. (19)

	The same year the line was completed to Sioux City the Cedar Falls and Minnesota Railroad was opened to the Minnesota border. At the end of 1870, the Illinois Central was operating 405 miles of railroad in northern Iowa. (20)		The same year the line was completed to Sioux City, the Cedar Falls and Minnesota Railroad was opened to the Minnesota border. At the end of 1870, the Illinois Central was operating 405 miles of railroad in northern Iowa. (20)

	As soon as its lease of the Iowa lines went into effect, the Illinois Central realized a significant growth in total operating revenues. Between 1868, the first full year of the lease, and 1880, the Iowa-leased lines contributed between one-seventh and one-fifth of the total annual operating revenues of the Illinois Central system. (21)		As soon as its lease of the Iowa lines went into effect, the Illinois Central realized a significant growth in total operating revenues. Between 1868, the first full year of the lease, and 1880, the Iowa-leased lines contributed between one-seventh and one-fifth of the total annual operating revenues of the Illinois Central system. (21)
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	Business was so good that in December, 1895 the railroad added another train to Chicago. Dubuque would then be served by a train arriving in Dubuque at 4:45 a.m. which would arrive in Chicago at 10:00 a.m. The new train would be made up in Dubuque and, with the first Pullman car ever to be seen in Dubuque, leave at 7:30 to arrive in Chicago at 1:30 p.m. (22)		Business was so good that in December, 1895 the railroad added another train to Chicago. Dubuque would then be served by a train arriving in Dubuque at 4:45 a.m. which would arrive in Chicago at 10:00 a.m. The new train would be made up in Dubuque and, with the first Pullman car ever to be seen in Dubuque, leave at 7:30 to arrive in Chicago at 1:30 p.m. (22)

	The Illinois Central Railroad (IC), sometimes called the "Main Line of Mid-America," had primary routes connecting Chicago, Illinois with New Orleans, Louisiana and Birmingham, Alabama. A line also connected Chicago with Sioux City, Iowa (1870). There was a significant branch to Omaha, Nebraska (1899) west of Fort Dodge, Iowa and another branch reaching Sioux Falls, South Dakota (1877) starting from Cherokee, Iowa. (23) The Illinois Central has claimed many "firsts." In 1866 the first shipment of fruit under refrigeration upon any railroad in the United States was carried by the Illinois Central from Cobden, Illinois to Chicago. In 1867 the railroad began operating the "Thunderbolt Express," the first all-strawberry train ever operated in the nation between southern Illinois and Chicago. (24) Dubuque residents in January 1882 were warned that the upcoming excursion train to New Orleans would "positively be the last excursion south this winter." The trip cost $25 for the round trip. (25) Land speculators also ~~used~~ the railroad. In January 1882 an "excursion" was planned to Le Mars, Iowa for the round trip cost of $5 which was fully applied toward the purchase of 100 acres of the sponsoring company's land. (26)		The Illinois Central Railroad (IC), sometimes called the "Main Line of Mid-America," had primary routes connecting Chicago, Illinois with New Orleans, Louisiana and Birmingham, Alabama. A line also connected Chicago with Sioux City, Iowa (1870). There was a significant branch to Omaha, Nebraska (1899) west of Fort Dodge, Iowa and another branch reaching Sioux Falls, South Dakota (1877) starting from Cherokee, Iowa. (23) The Illinois Central has claimed many "firsts." In 1866 the first shipment of fruit under refrigeration upon any railroad in the United States was carried by the Illinois Central from Cobden, Illinois to Chicago. In 1867 the railroad began operating the "Thunderbolt Express," the first all-strawberry train ever operated in the nation between southern Illinois and Chicago. (24) Dubuque residents in January 1882 were warned that the upcoming excursion train to New Orleans would "positively be the last excursion south this winter." The trip cost $25 for the round trip. (25) Land speculators also employed the railroad. In January 1882 an "excursion" was planned to Le Mars, Iowa for the round trip cost of $5 which was fully applied toward the purchase of 100 acres of the sponsoring company's land. (26)

	[[Image:illinoiscentral.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Constructed at Jones and Iowa [[STREETS]], the building was still standing in 1975 without its porches, tower, and upper story dormitory. It had been remodeled into a freight station after [[WORLD WAR II]] when passenger service declined. (27) Library of Congress]]		[[Image:illinoiscentral.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Constructed at Jones and Iowa [[STREETS]], the building was still standing in 1975 without its porches, tower, and upper story dormitory. It had been remodeled into a freight station after [[WORLD WAR II]] when passenger service declined. (27) Library of Congress]]
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	On May 5, 1936 the Illinois Central's new "Green Diamond" streamlined train arrived in Dubuque. Among the passengers was Iowa Governor Clyde L. Herring who was interviewed by [[WKBB]]. The radio station broadcast again from the train that evening. Over 3,000 people toured the new diesel-powered train which had five cars--a power car, mail car, chair car, lounge car and an observation car. A 8:00 p.m. dinner was held at the [[JULIEN HOTEL]]. (30)		On May 5, 1936 the Illinois Central's new "Green Diamond" streamlined train arrived in Dubuque. Among the passengers was Iowa Governor Clyde L. Herring who was interviewed by [[WKBB]]. The radio station broadcast again from the train that evening. Over 3,000 people toured the new diesel-powered train which had five cars--a power car, mail car, chair car, lounge car and an observation car. A 8:00 p.m. dinner was held at the [[JULIEN HOTEL]]. (30)

	In the 1950s and 1960s the Illinois Central provided passenger service through Dubuque aboard the "Land O' Corn" between Chicago and Waterloo and west to Sioux City aboard the "Hawkeye." (31)		In the 1950s and 1960s, the Illinois Central provided passenger service through Dubuque aboard the "Land O' Corn" between Chicago and Waterloo and west to Sioux City aboard the "Hawkeye." (31)

	[[Image:icyardmastertower.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|This photo is of the yard master tower that was in front of the CB&Q depot. A man in this tower controlled the flashing lights on the crossing signs at 3rd and 4th Streets, and possibly 1st and 2nd Streets, before the Highway 61/52/151 reconstruction. The tower was manned twenty-four hours daily each day of the year. Information courtesy: Mark G. Gayman, former ICRR telegraph operator]]The Canadian National Railway gained control of the IC in 1998. (32)		[[Image:icyardmastertower.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|This photo is of the yard master tower that was in front of the CB&Q depot. A man in this tower controlled the flashing lights on the crossing signs at 3rd and 4th Streets, and possibly 1st and 2nd Streets, before the Highway 61/52/151 reconstruction. The tower was manned twenty-four hours daily each day of the year. Information courtesy: Mark G. Gayman, former ICRR telegraph operator]]The Canadian National Railway gained control of the IC in 1998. (32)
	[[Image:icpass1.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass]]		[[Image:icpass1.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass]]
	[[Image:icpass2.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass]]		[[Image:icpass2.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass]]

			In 1972, the IC purchased its main competitor, the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad, forming the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad.

			The following years were a time of decline. The Iowa Division was dismantled and along with many others were sold to the Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad in 1985. Although the ICG changed the name back to Illinois Central in 1988 and purchased back the Iowa Division in 1996 competition became too great. In 1998, the IC was sold to the Canadian National Railway which later purchased the Wisconsin Central in western Wisconsin and several other railroads. The CN continues to operate this line with about 5 trains a day. (33)

	See: [[MASON, Roswell B.\|Roswell B. MASON]]		See: [[MASON, Roswell B.\|Roswell B. MASON]]
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	32. Meyer, Jeffrey J. "Clear the Track," ''Julien's Journal'', March 2010, p. 36		32. Meyer, Jeffrey J. "Clear the Track," ''Julien's Journal'', March 2010, p. 36

			33. "John Marvig Railroad Bridge Photography," Online: http://www.johnmarvigbridges.org/East%20Dubuque%20Rail%20Tunnel.html

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	7,700,000 acres classified as crop land. (1)		7,700,000 acres classified as crop land. (1)

	In 1927, the Illinois Central Railroad was stretched over twenty-nine Iowa counties and included some of the oldest railway lines in the state. (2) The history of railroads in Iowa began with the passage on September 20, 1850 of the Illinois Central Land Grant Act by the United States Congress. (3) Federal land grants of nearly 2,600,000 acres provided the economic incentive; the initial investment of $27 million came largely from British and Dutch interests. (4) This act laid the way for the passage of the Iowa Land Grant Act and the construction of the Illinois Central between Dubuque and Sioux City.		In 1927, the Illinois Central Railroad was stretched over twenty-nine Iowa counties and included some of the oldest railway lines in the state. (2)

			The history of railroads in Iowa began with the passage on September 20, 1850 of the Illinois Central Land Grant Act by the United States Congress. (3) Federal land grants of nearly 2,600,000 acres provided the economic incentive; the initial investment of $27 million came largely from British and Dutch interests. (4) This act laid the way for the passage of the Iowa Land Grant Act and the construction of the Illinois Central between Dubuque and Sioux City.

	In 1850 the twenty-nine counties that would be crossed by the Illinois Central had less than 5,000 families with more than 3,000 of these living in Dubuque and Linn counties. (4) Iowa senators [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] and Augustus C. Dodge had added to the Illinois Central bill that the proposed railroad should have a branch line extending from its northern terminus at La Salle to Dubuque in the state of Iowa. (5) President Millard Fillmore on September 20, 1850 signed the law making the Illinois Central the first land-grant railroad in the United States and more than twice the length of the longest railroad then existing in America.(6)		In 1850 the twenty-nine counties that would be crossed by the Illinois Central had less than 5,000 families with more than 3,000 of these living in Dubuque and Linn counties. (4) Iowa senators [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] and Augustus C. Dodge had added to the Illinois Central bill that the proposed railroad should have a branch line extending from its northern terminus at La Salle to Dubuque in the state of Iowa. (5) President Millard Fillmore on September 20, 1850 signed the law making the Illinois Central the first land-grant railroad in the United States and more than twice the length of the longest railroad then existing in America.(6)
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	As soon as its lease of the Iowa lines went into effect, the Illinois Central realized a significant growth in total operating revenues. Between 1868, the first full year of the lease, and 1880, the Iowa-leased lines contributed between one-seventh and one-fifth of the total annual operating revenues of the Illinois Central system. (21)		As soon as its lease of the Iowa lines went into effect, the Illinois Central realized a significant growth in total operating revenues. Between 1868, the first full year of the lease, and 1880, the Iowa-leased lines contributed between one-seventh and one-fifth of the total annual operating revenues of the Illinois Central system. (21)

	~~The Illinois Central Railroad (IC)~~, ~~sometimes called~~ the ~~"Main Line of Mid-America," had primary routes connecting~~ Chicago~~, Illinois with New Orleans, Louisiana and Birmingham, Alabama~~. ~~A line also connected Chicago with Sioux City, Iowa (1870). There was~~ a ~~significant branch to Omaha, Nebraska (1899) west of Fort Dodge, Iowa and another branch reaching Sioux Falls, South Dakota (1877) starting from Cherokee, Iowa~~. ~~(22) The Illinois Central has claimed many "firsts~~.~~" In 1866 the first shipment of fruit under refrigeration upon any railroad~~ in ~~the United States was carried by the Illinois Central from Cobden, Illinois to~~ Chicago. ~~In 1867 the railroad began operating the "Thunderbolt Express~~," the first ~~all-strawberry train~~ ever ~~operated~~ in ~~the nation between southern Illinois and Chicago. (23)~~ Dubuque ~~residents~~ in ~~January 1882 were warned that the upcoming excursion train to New Orleans would "positively be the last excursion south this winter~~.~~" The trip cost $25 for the round trip~~. (24) Land speculators also used the railroad. In January 1882 an "excursion" was planned to Le Mars, Iowa for the round trip cost of $5 which was fully applied toward the purchase of 100 acres of the sponsoring company's land. (25)		Business was so good that in December, 1895 the railroad added another train to Chicago. Dubuque would then be served by a train arriving in Dubuque at 4:45 a.m. which would arrive in Chicago at 10:00 a.m. The new train would be made up in Dubuque and, with the first Pullman car ever to be seen in Dubuque, leave at 7:30 to arrive in Chicago at 1:30 p.m. (22)

	[[Image:illinoiscentral.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Constructed at Jones and Iowa [[STREETS]], the building was still standing in 1975 without its porches, tower, and upper story dormitory. It had been remodeled into a freight station after [[WORLD WAR II]] when passenger service declined. (26) Library of Congress]]		The Illinois Central Railroad (IC), sometimes called the "Main Line of Mid-America," had primary routes connecting Chicago, Illinois with New Orleans, Louisiana and Birmingham, Alabama. A line also connected Chicago with Sioux City, Iowa (1870). There was a significant branch to Omaha, Nebraska (1899) west of Fort Dodge, Iowa and another branch reaching Sioux Falls, South Dakota (1877) starting from Cherokee, Iowa. (23) The Illinois Central has claimed many "firsts." In 1866 the first shipment of fruit under refrigeration upon any railroad in the United States was carried by the Illinois Central from Cobden, Illinois to Chicago. In 1867 the railroad began operating the "Thunderbolt Express," the first all-strawberry train ever operated in the nation between southern Illinois and Chicago. (24) Dubuque residents in January 1882 were warned that the upcoming excursion train to New Orleans would "positively be the last excursion south this winter." The trip cost $25 for the round trip. (25) Land speculators also used the railroad. In January 1882 an "excursion" was planned to Le Mars, Iowa for the round trip cost of $5 which was fully applied toward the purchase of 100 acres of the sponsoring company's land. (26)

			[[Image:illinoiscentral.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Constructed at Jones and Iowa [[STREETS]], the building was still standing in 1975 without its porches, tower, and upper story dormitory. It had been remodeled into a freight station after [[WORLD WAR II]] when passenger service declined. (27) Library of Congress]]
	[[File:illc.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Depot location.]]		[[File:illc.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Depot location.]]
	[[Image:freightwarehouse.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illinois Central freight warehouse at First and Iowa.]]		[[Image:freightwarehouse.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illinois Central freight warehouse at First and Iowa.]]
	Throughout the 1870s, and 1880s the IC acquired an estimated one hundred smaller railroads. (27) Railroads were extended throughout the southern United States. IC lines crisscrossed the state of Mississippi and went as far as New Orleans, Louisiana to the south and Louisville, Kentucky in the east. In the 1880s, northern lines were built to Dodgeville, Wisconsin, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Omaha, Nebraska. Further expansion continued into the early twentieth century.		Throughout the 1870s, and 1880s the IC acquired an estimated one hundred smaller railroads. (28) Railroads were extended throughout the southern United States. IC lines crisscrossed the state of Mississippi and went as far as New Orleans, Louisiana to the south and Louisville, Kentucky in the east. In the 1880s, northern lines were built to Dodgeville, Wisconsin, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Omaha, Nebraska. Further expansion continued into the early twentieth century.

	To encourage interest in the earnings of the railroad, company President Fish allowed employees to take payroll deduction beginning in 1890 to purchase stock in the company. (28)		To encourage interest in the earnings of the railroad, company President Fish allowed employees to take payroll deduction beginning in 1890 to purchase stock in the company. (29)

	In the 1950s and 1960s the Illinois Central provided passenger service through Dubuque aboard the "Land O' Corn" between Chicago and Waterloo and west to Sioux City aboard the "Hawkeye." (29)		In the 1950s and 1960s the Illinois Central provided passenger service through Dubuque aboard the "Land O' Corn" between Chicago and Waterloo and west to Sioux City aboard the "Hawkeye." (30)

	[[Image:icyardmastertower.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|This photo is of the yard master tower that was in front of the CB&Q depot. A man in this tower controlled the flashing lights on the crossing signs at 3rd and 4th Streets, and possibly 1st and 2nd Streets, before the Highway 61/52/151 reconstruction. The tower was manned twenty-four hours daily each day of the year. Information courtesy: Mark G. Gayman, former ICRR telegraph operator]]The Canadian National Railway gained control of the IC in 1998. (30)		[[Image:icyardmastertower.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|This photo is of the yard master tower that was in front of the CB&Q depot. A man in this tower controlled the flashing lights on the crossing signs at 3rd and 4th Streets, and possibly 1st and 2nd Streets, before the Highway 61/52/151 reconstruction. The tower was manned twenty-four hours daily each day of the year. Information courtesy: Mark G. Gayman, former ICRR telegraph operator]]The Canadian National Railway gained control of the IC in 1998. (31)
	[[Image:icpass1.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass]]		[[Image:icpass1.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass]]
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	21. Stover, John F. '''History of the Illinois Central'''. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company, Inc. 1975, p. 136		21. Stover, John F. '''History of the Illinois Central'''. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company, Inc. 1975, p. 136

	22. "Illinois Central," Wikipedia. Online: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illinois_Central_Railroad		22. "A New Train," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 21, 1895, p. 2

			23. "Illinois Central," Wikipedia. Online: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illinois_Central_Railroad

	23. Corliss, p. 42		24. Corliss, p. 42

	24. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 19, 1882, p. 4		25. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 19, 1882, p. 4

	25. "Caught on the Fly," Dubuque Herald, January 13, 1882, p. 4		26. "Caught on the Fly," Dubuque Herald, January 13, 1882, p. 4

	26. Meyer, Jeffrey J. "Inter-century Railroad Stations," '''Julien's Journal''', February 2012, p. 50		27. Meyer, Jeffrey J. "Inter-century Railroad Stations," '''Julien's Journal''', February 2012, p. 50

	27. "Illinois Central Railroad (IC)," Encyclopaedia Britannica, Online: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/282973/Illinois-Central-Railroad-IC		28. "Illinois Central Railroad (IC)," Encyclopaedia Britannica, Online: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/282973/Illinois-Central-Railroad-IC

	28. "Local News in Brief," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', July 6, 1890, p. 8. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18900706&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		29. "Local News in Brief," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', July 6, 1890, p. 8. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18900706&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	29. Meyer, Jeffrey J. "Clear the Track," ''Julien's Journal'', March 2010, p. 36		30. Meyer, Jeffrey J. "Clear the Track," ''Julien's Journal'', March 2010, p. 36

	30. "Illinois Central."		31. "Illinois Central."

	[[Image:bamboo.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Illinois Central Railroad Heritage Association. City of Miami "Bamboo Grove"]]		[[Image:bamboo.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Illinois Central Railroad Heritage Association. City of Miami "Bamboo Grove"]]

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	Settlers streamed to Dubuque where [[LANGWORTHY, Lucius Hart\|Lucius Hart LANGWORTY]], [[FARLEY, Jesse P.\|Jesse P. FARLEY]] began making plans for a railroad westward from Dubuque. Such an idea had been in the community for several years through the effort of [[PLUMBE, John Jr.\|John PLUMBE, Jr.]] On April 28, 1853 a meeting was held for the purpose of organizing the [[DUBUQUE AND PACIFIC RAILROAD]]. (9)		Settlers streamed to Dubuque where [[LANGWORTHY, Lucius Hart\|Lucius Hart LANGWORTY]], [[FARLEY, Jesse P.\|Jesse P. FARLEY]] began making plans for a railroad westward from Dubuque. Such an idea had been in the community for several years through the effort of [[PLUMBE, John Jr.\|John PLUMBE, Jr.]] On April 28, 1853 a meeting was held for the purpose of organizing the [[DUBUQUE AND PACIFIC RAILROAD]]. (9)

	In July 1855 the construction of the Illinois Central had reach Dunleith (now East Dubuque). In a grand celebration held on July 18, 1855 visitors from New York, Buffalo, Cleveland and Chicago listed with local residents to speeches from Stephen A. Douglas and George W. Jones. The number of arrivals to Dubuque hotels in 1855 reached 85,045. (10) The Dubuque Land Office sold 1,610,363 acres of land. (11)		In July 1855 the construction of the Illinois Central had reach Dunleith (now East Dubuque). In a grand celebration held on July 18, 1855 visitors from New York, Buffalo, Cleveland and Chicago listed with local residents to speeches from Stephen A. Douglas and George W. Jones. The number of arrivals to Dubuque hotels in 1855 reached 85,045. (10) The Dubuque Land Office sold 1,610,363 acres of land. (11)

	The financial difficulties of the Dubuque and Pacific Railroad led to it being forced into receivership by Morris K. Jesup. On August 13, 1860, the company was reorganized as the [[DUBUQUE AND SIOUX CITY RAILROAD]]. The company's first annual report for the year 1860 showed ownership of four locomotives, six passenger cars, sixty-five box cars, and thirty-five flat cars. (12)		The financial difficulties of the Dubuque and Pacific Railroad led to it being forced into receivership by Morris K. Jesup. On August 13, 1860, the company was reorganized as the [[DUBUQUE AND SIOUX CITY RAILROAD]]. The company's first annual report for the year 1860 showed ownership of four locomotives, six passenger cars, sixty-five box cars, and thirty-five flat cars. (12)
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	As soon as its lease of the Iowa lines went into effect, the Illinois Central realized a significant growth in total operating revenues. Between 1868, the first full year of the lease, and 1880, the Iowa-leased lines contributed between one-seventh and one-fifth of the total annual operating revenues of the Illinois Central system. (21)		As soon as its lease of the Iowa lines went into effect, the Illinois Central realized a significant growth in total operating revenues. Between 1868, the first full year of the lease, and 1880, the Iowa-leased lines contributed between one-seventh and one-fifth of the total annual operating revenues of the Illinois Central system. (21)

	The Illinois Central Railroad (IC), sometimes called the "Main Line of Mid-America," had primary routes connecting Chicago, Illinois with New Orleans, Louisiana and Birmingham, Alabama. A line also connected Chicago with Sioux City, Iowa (1870). There was a significant branch to Omaha, Nebraska (1899) west of Fort Dodge, Iowa and another branch reaching Sioux Falls, South Dakota (1877) starting from Cherokee, Iowa. (22) The Illinois Central has claimed many "firsts." In 1866 the first shipment of fruit under refrigeration upon any railroad in the United States was carried by the Illinois Central from Cobden, Illinois to Chicago. In 1867 the railroad began operating the "Thunderbolt Express," the first all-strawberry train ever operated in the nation between southern Illinois and Chicago. (23) Dubuque residents in January 1882 were warned that the upcoming excursion train to New Orleans would "positively be the last excursion south this winter." The trip cost $25 for the round trip. (24)		The Illinois Central Railroad (IC), sometimes called the "Main Line of Mid-America," had primary routes connecting Chicago, Illinois with New Orleans, Louisiana and Birmingham, Alabama. A line also connected Chicago with Sioux City, Iowa (1870). There was a significant branch to Omaha, Nebraska (1899) west of Fort Dodge, Iowa and another branch reaching Sioux Falls, South Dakota (1877) starting from Cherokee, Iowa. (22) The Illinois Central has claimed many "firsts." In 1866 the first shipment of fruit under refrigeration upon any railroad in the United States was carried by the Illinois Central from Cobden, Illinois to Chicago. In 1867 the railroad began operating the "Thunderbolt Express," the first all-strawberry train ever operated in the nation between southern Illinois and Chicago. (23) Dubuque residents in January 1882 were warned that the upcoming excursion train to New Orleans would "positively be the last excursion south this winter." The trip cost $25 for the round trip. (24) Land speculators also used the railroad. In January 1882 an "excursion" was planned to Le Mars, Iowa for the round trip cost of $5 which was fully applied toward the purchase of 100 acres of the sponsoring company's land. (25)

	[[Image:illinoiscentral.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Constructed at Jones and Iowa [[STREETS]], the building was still standing in 1975 without its porches, tower, and upper story dormitory. It had been remodeled into a freight station after [[WORLD WAR II]] when passenger service declined. (25) Library of Congress]]		[[Image:illinoiscentral.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Constructed at Jones and Iowa [[STREETS]], the building was still standing in 1975 without its porches, tower, and upper story dormitory. It had been remodeled into a freight station after [[WORLD WAR II]] when passenger service declined. (26) Library of Congress]]
	[[File:illc.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Depot location.]]		[[File:illc.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Depot location.]]
	[[Image:freightwarehouse.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illinois Central freight warehouse at First and Iowa.]]		[[Image:freightwarehouse.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illinois Central freight warehouse at First and Iowa.]]
	Throughout the 1870s, and 1880s the IC acquired an estimated one hundred smaller railroads. (26) Railroads were extended throughout the southern United States. IC lines crisscrossed the state of Mississippi and went as far as New Orleans, Louisiana to the south and Louisville, Kentucky in the east. In the 1880s, northern lines were built to Dodgeville, Wisconsin, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Omaha, Nebraska. Further expansion continued into the early twentieth century. In the 1950s and 1960s the Illinois Central provided passenger service through Dubuque aboard the "Land O' Corn" between Chicago and Waterloo and west to Sioux City aboard the "Hawkeye." (27)		Throughout the 1870s, and 1880s the IC acquired an estimated one hundred smaller railroads. (27) Railroads were extended throughout the southern United States. IC lines crisscrossed the state of Mississippi and went as far as New Orleans, Louisiana to the south and Louisville, Kentucky in the east. In the 1880s, northern lines were built to Dodgeville, Wisconsin, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Omaha, Nebraska. Further expansion continued into the early twentieth century. In the 1950s and 1960s the Illinois Central provided passenger service through Dubuque aboard the "Land O' Corn" between Chicago and Waterloo and west to Sioux City aboard the "Hawkeye." (28)

	[[Image:icyardmastertower.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|This photo is of the crossing guard tower that was in front of the CB&Q depot. A man in this tower controlled the flashing lights on the crossing signs at 3rd and 4th Streets, and possibly 1st and 2nd Streets, before the Highway 61/52/151 reconstruction. The tower was manned 24/7/365. Information courtesy: Mark G. Gayman, former ICRR telegraph operator]]The Canadian National Railway gained control of the IC in 1998. (28)		[[Image:icyardmastertower.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|This photo is of the crossing guard tower that was in front of the CB&Q depot. A man in this tower controlled the flashing lights on the crossing signs at 3rd and 4th Streets, and possibly 1st and 2nd Streets, before the Highway 61/52/151 reconstruction. The tower was manned 24/7/365. Information courtesy: Mark G. Gayman, former ICRR telegraph operator]]The Canadian National Railway gained control of the IC in 1998. (29)
	[[Image:icpass1.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass]]		[[Image:icpass1.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass]]
	[[Image:icpass2.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass]]		[[Image:icpass2.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Railroad pass]]
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	24. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 19, 1882, p. 4		24. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 19, 1882, p. 4

	25. ~~Meyer~~, ~~Jeffrey J.~~ "~~Inter-century Railroad Stations~~,~~" '''Julien's Journal'''~~, ~~February 2012~~, p. 50		25. "Caught on the Fly," Dubuque Herald, January 13, 1882, p. 4

	26. "~~Illinois Central~~ Railroad ~~(IC)~~," ~~Encyclopaedia Britannica~~, ~~Online: http://www~~.~~britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/282973/Illinois-Central-Railroad-IC~~		26. Meyer, Jeffrey J. "Inter-century Railroad Stations," '''Julien's Journal''', February 2012, p. 50

	27~~. Meyer, Jeffrey J~~. "~~Clear the Track~~," ~~''Julien's Journal''~~, ~~March 2010, p~~. 36		27. "Illinois Central Railroad (IC)," Encyclopaedia Britannica, Online: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/282973/Illinois-Central-Railroad-IC

	28. "Illinois Central."		28. Meyer, Jeffrey J. "Clear the Track," ''Julien's Journal'', March 2010, p. 36

			29. "Illinois Central."

	[[Image:bamboo.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Illinois Central Railroad Heritage Association. City of Miami "Bamboo Grove"]]		[[Image:bamboo.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Illinois Central Railroad Heritage Association. City of Miami "Bamboo Grove"]]