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Name: "History of Washington's and Illinois' Railroads"

Date: July 19, 2025

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Website: http://washingtonbicentennial.org

Event Description:

Please join the Washington Historical Society on Saturday July 19 at 10:30am for a program by railroad expert Mike Matejka about Illinois' rich railroad history. He will pay particular attention to the three railroads that have passed through Washington. According to Mr. Matejka, Illinois is the nation's railroad crossroads.

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Location:

Washington History Society 128 Washington Square

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July 19, 2025 10:30 AM

Contact Information:

Melissa Heil, Executive Director of Washington Historical Society

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This event is free and open to the public.

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