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Morris, Illinois

Morris is a far western suburb of Chicago, located along the Illinois River.
The town had two railroads. A Rock Island mainline connected Chicago to Iowa, and a short interurban connected people to Chicago.
Today, the RI is a CSX mainline, while the interurban has been removed.

Bridges


Morris Terminal Rail Bridge


Quadrangular Through Truss Bridge over I&M Canal


Seneca Lift Bridge


Pratt Through Truss Lift Bridge over Illinois River


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