Trolleys...

[Forrester]

Does anyone know if there are any old trolley tracks still visible anywhere in Waukegan? Or even where I could find a map showing where they used to run?

Many thanks

[verenablock]

Your best bet for finding maps and pictures is the Historical Society....

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Try calling the library there:

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[flhtc93]

You might find some pics here: http://www.webshots.com/search?query=waukegan
matbe some more info here:http://www.northshoreline.com/

[Forrester]

Thanks for the advice, it's much appreciated. I had already looked at the North Shore Line web site - interesting, but it didn't give me the information I was looking for.

With some more Googling, I eventually found this schematic of the trolley routes in Waukegan:

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I have been able to compare this with a present day street map. It seems unlikely that any tracks would have survived to today, as all the streets covered are fairly major roads. But if anyone knows of anywhere where tracks are still visible, I'd love to know about it.

[Blackdiamond]

When I first came here, I could see partial tracks on Genesee St., near the Cemetary, South of Belvidere.

[Forrester]

How long ago was that?

[Blackdiamond]

In the 60's. Right in front of a Bar called the "Hawaiian Lounge", past the "Cat&Fiddle" ,going South(it was safe back then)

[goodintentions]

I remember that too -- and it was safe back then! :-)

[Forrester]

Thanks for your replies. Since the last reported sighting of tracks was several decades ago, I think I'll give up the search! Still, I'll keep my eyes peeled when passing the Cat&Fiddle area...

[Blackdiamond]

:lol: I lost a red purse in that Club yars ago-see if you can find it for me