Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad

"Back in 1889, the Council Bluffs Union Ticket office--and various express firms--occupied this building at 507 W. Broadway. Note how the men who ran the office are clothed."

Caption from the July 21, 1957 issue of the Daily Nonpareil

"This was a temporary Missouri River crossing of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad in 1872. The bridge was raised above ice level on pilings. During the summer months railroad cars were reportedly ferried across the river. Note the ferry boats on the other side of the bridge and the ticket station at extreme left. Photo from the Free Public Library files."

Caption from the February 4, 1954 issue of the Daily Nonpareil

The 168th Infantry at Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot in Council Bluffs, Iowa, May 17, 1919.

The 168th Infantry at Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot in Council Bluffs, Iowa, May 17, 1919 on the Rock Island Locomotive #1625.

The 168th Infantry at Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot in Council Bluffs, Iowa, May 17, 1919 on the Rock Island Locomotive #1625.

"It Was A Cold Day...when the Rock Island Railroad's Cornbelt Rocket pulled into the station to take on a load of passengers for Chicago. Steam rising from the waiting cars turned two rail employees into bundled silhouettes backlighted by a bright but chilly sun."

Caption from the January 6, 1970 issue of the Daily Nonpareil

"Parts Of The Road Grader...are scattered alongside the 100-car freight train with which it collided, causing the death of Delmar Schuning. The cab and chassis are in the foreground. The blade is at left. The rear wheels and engine are at the right." The article mentions the train was a "Rock Island mainline freight."

Caption from the January 19, 1956 issue of the Daily Nonpareil

"A touch of the architecture suitable for the home of nobility is this tower on a commercial structure in the south side of Council Bluffs...the tower on the Rock Island-Milwaukee Railroad depot, Sixteenth Ave. and Main St."

Caption from the September 13, 1959 issue of the Daily Nonpareil

Map showing tracks owned by the Union Pacific Railroad and the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad in the United States west of Chicago. November 1964.

Historical Society of Pottawattamie County newsletter from April 1999. Contains an article titled "Will Spend $100,000: Extensive Improvements to Be Made by the Rock Island" and explains Rock Island's commitment to build a new depot in Council Bluffs in 1899. Pages 2, 4 and 6.

Historical Society of Pottawattamie County newsletter from May 1999. Contains an article titled "Rock Island Faced Stiff Opposition to Build Bridge Into Iowa," pages 4-5.

Historical Society of Pottawattamie County newsletter from March 2004. Contains an article titled "When the Rock Island Came to Iowa," pages 5-6.

Historical Society of Pottawattamie County newsletter from March 2009. Contains an article titled "Where the Rocket Met the Hiawatha," about the Rock Island Rocket diesel locomotives. Pages 2-5.

Historical Society of Pottawattamie County newsletter from Jun-Aug 2009. Contains an article titled "Society's Rock Island Depot Celebrates 110th Birthday," pages 1-3.

Historical Society of Pottawattamie County newsletter from Mar/Apr 2012. Contains an article titled "Rock Island," written by someone who was born and raised in the Rock Island Depot in Woden, IA. Page 7.

Historical Society of Pottawattamie County newsletter from Aug-Oct 2012. Contains an article titled "Dinner on the Way to Council Bluffs," wherein a passenger describes their experience traveling and dining on the Rock Island Railroad. Pages 2-3, and 5.

Historical Society of Pottawattamie County newsletter from Nov/Dec 2012. Contains an article titled "The Day I Was the Engineer on 1069," pages 4-5.