Pedestrians walking near the riverfront were surprised one day in early April of 1967 when they encountered an unusual event: a three-car train in the 100 block of Northwest Riverside Drive. It was slowly grinding its way down a seven-block stretch from the railroad tracks at Mesker Steel Company to its final destination at the Evansville Museum. The transfer was completed in two days by volunteer railway workers who laid portable tracks in 39-foot sections along the street.
FOOTNOTE: We want to thank Patricia Sides, Archivist of Willard Library for contributing this picture that shall increase people’s awareness and appreciation of Evansville’s rich history. If you have any historical pictures of Vanderburgh County or Evansville please contact please contact Patricia Sides, Archivist Willard Library at 812) 425-4309, ext. 114 or e-mail her at www.willard.lib.in.us.
FOOTNOTE: We want to thank Patricia Sides, Archivist of Willard Library for contributing this picture that shall increase people’s awareness and appreciation of Evansville’s rich history. If you have any historical pictures of Vanderburgh County or Evansville please contact please contact Patricia Sides, Archivist Willard Library at 812) 425-4309, ext. 114 or e-mail her at www.willard.lib.in.us.
I remember that. It kind of makes me sad to remember when that little engine had ahead of steam.
Smart place to put a liquor store, right where the tracks ended….
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