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South side a Galena Blvd. west of Barnes Rd.

Chris Christenson

Circa 1949

Ken Krieghbaum chewing on toy tractor.
Rick Johnson on riding toy.
Marie Johnson standing on porch.
Ruth Krieghbaum sitting on steps.
Dorothy Johnson behind Ruth Krieghbaum.

SOURCE: Fox River Trolley Museum https://www.foxtrolley.org/history

Aurora, Elgin and Chicago Railroad: This line ran west from its connection with the Metropolitan West Side Elevated Railroad Company and had four branches with western terminals…

The Chicago Sun Times published an article with the byline:

"Housing growth is just around the bend for Sugar Grove, a crossroads west of Aurora in Kane County, and other small towns that have good rail or road connections and inexpensive land." …

From Booth Family Photo Album. July 11, 1923.

See companion photograph for additional details:
https://www.wacots.org/sghistory/z/admin/items/show/3181

Photo taken in front of 163 Main Street . View is looking north. 130, 142 and 148 Main Street can be seen in the background.