Wednesday, June 1, 2011

MACKINAW, ILLINOIS - Illinois Traction Depot


Photoette undivided back postcard of the Illinois Traction Depot in Mackinaw, Illinois. Postcard is postmarked at Deer Creek, IL., and dated October 6, 1909. This postcard was published by C.U. Williams of Bloomington, IL. Construction on the depot began in 1909 and was completed in 1910. The depot was last used by the railroad in 1953 and sat vacant for many years. The building was renovated in 1998 and now serves as a tea room and gift shop.

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