Cainsville Harrison County Missouri CB&Q Railroad Depot Real Photo Postcard
The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad (CB&Q) was a prominent Class I railway that significantly shaped the development and connectivity of the American Midwest from the mid-19th century through the early 20th century. Its extensive network facilitated westward expansion, commerce, and passenger travel across states including Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Colorado, becoming a vital artery for the region's growth.
A CB&Q depot, like the one in "Gibsonville" depicted, served as a vital community hub, handling passenger services, freight, and communication in an era when railroads were the primary mode of long-distance transport. Such wooden stations, common from the late 1800s to the 1920s, symbolized progress and connected rural towns to larger markets and opportunities across the nation, driven by the power of steam locomotives.
A CB&Q depot, like the one in "Gibsonville" depicted, served as a vital community hub, handling passenger services, freight, and communication in an era when railroads were the primary mode of long-distance transport. Such wooden stations, common from the late 1800s to the 1920s, symbolized progress and connected rural towns to larger markets and opportunities across the nation, driven by the power of steam locomotives.
