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Bloomington to Chicago - 1853

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Submitted by scott on Sat, 10/23/2021 - 00:23

Saturday, August 20, 1853, Sam boarded the Illinois Central to Lasalle, Illinois, then on to Chicago.  The Chicago and Rock Island railroad took him to Joliet. And the St Louis, Alton and Chicago the rest of the way. He arrived in Chicago at 7:00 p.m.

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1853-08-20
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1853-08-20
Bloomington to Chicago 1853: Day By Day
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