Sterling had two railroads. An East/West Chicago & North Western mainline connected Iowa with Chicago, while a north/south Chicago, Burlington & Quincy branch line connected to Aurora.
The C&NW has since become the Union Pacific, while the CB&Q has been abandoned.
Sterling also seated on the Rock River, across from Rock Falls, its twin city. Both towns have become major economic hubs over the years.
Bridges
Stone Arch Bridge over Local Trail
UP Bridge #108.35
Stone Arch Bridge over Intermittent Stream
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