[Winona Online Democracy] My 1930 map of the city shows the Great Western RR where Hiway 61 is...the Chicago, Milwaukee, Saint Paul, & Pacific was the line that crosses most of town east-west...and the Chicago and Northwestern came in along the river past the commercial harbor and through downtown along the river to the east end and out. I think that last line was originally the Winona & St. Peter and was the first railroad built in the early 1860's...they built the current DM&E line up through the arches and on to Rochester and, of course, St. Peter.
The train lines were hugely important for Winona...Winona was a significant transfer point for people and goods. Originally the trains were not considered a nuisance or an environmental hazard...they were progress! I can only imagine how good that first rail link to LaCrosse looked to people who were accustomed to being...literally...frozen in during the winter. Now however...Im a big fan of avoiding trains...I like the proposal. Bob Sebo Winona _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
