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Union Pacific train plowing through snow on tracks near Sylvan Grove, KS

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Union Pacific Railroad water tower used to fill steam engines on the Plainville line. Located at Sylvan Grove, KS.

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Townspeople gathered to watch a steam engine being unloaded at the Sylvan Grove Depot. The train brought the mail and every supply needed to survive in early Kansas.

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Early photo (1890-1905?) of Sylvan Grove Depot showing train arriving from the west. Signage: Large sign - Salina 47 miles, Oakley 178 miles. Small sign on south side - Western Union Telegraph ? Cable Office.

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Sylvan Grove Railroad Depot - view of west end of building.

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View from southeast of depot. Sign reads "Riding or Driving on Platforms Forbidden."

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Union Pacific Railroad steam engine filling water tanks at Sylvan Grove, Kansas

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July 19, 1923
L. E. Gomery, of Hays, Kansas representing the U. P. highway which passes thru Rossville over the same route as marked by both the Midland and Victory routes, was in the city Tuesday trying to get the local business men to give $100 as…

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Union Pacific Windmill 1/2 miles west of Sylvan Grove, KS. Torn down in 1950.
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