National Street in Elgin on May 11, 1961. This view looks south toward Wheaton. The Elgin National Watch factory is just down the street to the left. Click here for a larger version.
Photo by Glen Brewer

National Street looking north toward Elgin on May 11, 1961. By this point, passenger service has been dead for almost a full four years, but for now the rails and the overhead wire are still in place. Click here for a larger version.
Photo by Glen Brewer