NRHS Extant Roundhouse Individual Listing

HRSS IL-02 RH

Has been demolished since the survey was originally created in 2000.
Record No.:   HRSS IL-02 RH
State:   Illinois
County:   DuPage
City:   Bensenville
Address:   Franklin Avenue at Park Street
Latitude/Longitude:   41°57'13.53"N, 87°55'54.45"W
Year Built:   N/A
RR Built For:   CMStP&P (Milw)
Current Use:   Demolished approx. 2000
Use No.*:   7
No. of Stalls:   30+10
Exterior Walls:   Brick, Wd front
Structural Frame:   Wood
Turntable Length:   90', 110'
Turntable Remaining:   Yes
Tracks:   Y
Condition:   Demolished
Condition No.**:   3
Have Photos:   Y
History:   N
Plans:   N
Aerial Photo:   yes
Last Verified:   05/23/2018
Internet History Check:   1926p1, 1933p1 Sanborn, Surv Rndhse, Brian Berthold kmz
Smithsonian#:   N/A
HABS-HAER#:   N/A
NRHP#:   N/A
Notes:   1937 Bethlehem twin span TT- Cap 432 tons, 109' wheelbase
Contributors:   Carl Venske
* Use No. Key
1 RR/ Contractor Rail use
2 RR non-rail use
3 RR Museum/ Tourist line use
4 Non-RR use
5 No use
6 Don't know
7 Demolished
** Condition No. Key
1 Poor-Excellent
2 Derelict
3 Demolished
4 Can't locate
5 Not a Roundhouse

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