PRR 1940 Wendell L. Willkie Special

rhensley_anderson Oct 13, 2016

  1. rhensley_anderson

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    Just North of Anderson in 1940. The sidings in the photo were controlled from JR Tower (DOW) at Cross and Indiana Ave. Wendell Willkie traveled extensively by train during his campaign for President.
    George Witt Photo (deceased) - Ron Stuckey Collection
    This photo is available from John Fuller, jcfuller2000@yahoo.com

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  2. Hytec

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    Nice photo. That's the first Presidential race I remember. I had a "Win With Willkie" button. Found out he was born in Elwood, IN. Is that near by?
     
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    Look at all of those control rods. Armstrong plant!
     
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  4. rhensley_anderson

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    Yes, Elwood is just up the road about 20 miles. It was on the Pennsy & NKP lines. The Pennsy line came through Anderson. The NKP line went through Alexandria 10 miles north of Anderson to Elwood.
     
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