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Viewing Album:  Milwaukee B-12 Tower Park, Franklin Park, IL
 
By:Gary Everhart
Dates:7/7/2012 - 7/7/2012
Album Info:The town of Franklin Park, IL, has done an excellent job of preserving some historic railroad items in a beautifully maintained park near the busy Metra/CSX/IHB triple tracks. The jewel in the park is the former Milwaukee Road B-12 tower which stood at the intersection of the former Milwaukee and Soo lines. infortunately we visited on a day that was fast reaching 100º so the photography was done at a fast pace before we melted. Definitely want to return to view things at a slower pace and enjoy the train traffic nearby!
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B-12 Tower Park, Franklin Park, IL
Title:  B-12 Tower Park, Franklin Park, IL
Description:  Situated next to the busy Metra/IHB/CSX triple line is the Milwaukee B-12 Tower Park.
Photo Date:  7/7/2012  Upload Date: 1/29/2013 9:38:23 AM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Signal
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B-12 Tower Park, Franklin Park, IL
Title:  B-12 Tower Park, Franklin Park, IL
Description:  Although moved from its original location at the intersection of the former Milwaukee Road and Soo Line, the B-12 tower still views the daily traffic flowing past Franklin Park as it did for over 100 years before.
Photo Date:  7/7/2012  Upload Date: 1/29/2013 9:38:28 AM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Signal
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B-12 Tower Dedication Plaque
Title:  B-12 Tower Dedication Plaque
Description:  One of two dedication plaques for the commemorative park, this one lists the contributors to the project.
Photo Date:  7/7/2012  Upload Date: 1/29/2013 9:38:31 AM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Signal
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B-12 Tower Dedication Plaque
Title:  B-12 Tower Dedication Plaque
Description:  One of two dedication plaques for the commemorative park, this one lists the contributors to the preservation of the Milwaukee tower.
Photo Date:  7/7/2012  Upload Date: 1/29/2013 9:38:34 AM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Signal
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Views:  211   Comments: 0
Milwaukee B-12 Tower, Franklin Park, IL
Title:  Milwaukee B-12 Tower, Franklin Park, IL
Description:  According to an information sign near the tower, it was constructed some time in the 1890's and stood at the intersection of the Milwaukee Road and the Soo line.
Photo Date:  7/7/2012  Upload Date: 1/29/2013 9:39:18 AM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Signal
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Views:  217   Comments: 0
Milwaukee B-12 Tower, Franklin Park, IL
Title:  Milwaukee B-12 Tower, Franklin Park, IL
Description:  The tower served for nearly 100 years before finally being closed on July 19, 1996.
Photo Date:  7/7/2012  Upload Date: 1/29/2013 9:39:22 AM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Signal
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Views:  106   Comments: 1
Milwaukee B-12 Tower, Franklin Park, IL
Title:  Milwaukee B-12 Tower, Franklin Park, IL
Description:  A year after closing the tower, it was moved approximately 4 1/2 blocks west of its original location to this historic park. It now serves as a focal point for annual railroading activities in town.
Photo Date:  7/7/2012  Upload Date: 1/29/2013 9:39:26 AM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Signal
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Views:  132   Comments: 0
Milwaukee B-12 Tower Switches, Franklin Park, IL
Title:  Milwaukee B-12 Tower Switches, Franklin Park, IL
Description:  The original "strongarm" switches are still in the upper floor of the tower. Unfortunately it was closed the day we were there so could only view these machines through the door window.
Photo Date:  7/7/2012  Upload Date: 1/29/2013 9:39:30 AM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Signal
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Views:  180   Comments: 0
Milwaukee B-12 Tower Information Sheet, Franklin Park, IL
Title:  Milwaukee B-12 Tower Information Sheet, Franklin Park, IL
Description:  This is posted near the tower.
Photo Date:  7/7/2012  Upload Date: 1/29/2013 9:39:32 AM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Signal
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Views:  147   Comments: 1
Milwaukee Caboose #01615
Title:  Milwaukee Caboose #01615
Description:  Also part of the historic Millwaukee B-12 Tower Park is this beautifully restored caboose. Built in 1929 in Milwaukee WI, this Drovers caboose is 38 feet long and had ten double seats and five double bunk beds.
Photo Date:  7/7/2012  Upload Date: 1/29/2013 9:40:04 AM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Signal
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Views:  266   Comments: 1
Milwaukee Caboose #01615
Title:  Milwaukee Caboose #01615
Description:  Information sheet posted near the caboose.
Photo Date:  7/7/2012  Upload Date: 1/29/2013 9:40:07 AM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Signal
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Views:  152   Comments: 0
Milwaukee Whistle Posts
Title:  Milwaukee Whistle Posts
Description:  Also preserved in the Milwaukee B-12 Tower park are these concrete whistle posts, no longer signals to passing steam enghines and diesels, but reminders of days when they did.
Photo Date:  7/7/2012  Upload Date: 1/29/2013 9:40:10 AM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Signal
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Views:  135   Comments: 0

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