The Caboose was built in the Aurora, Illinois C.B. & Q (Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad) shops in 1918. It was used on the Fox River Line for 56 years. The Caboose was moved to Lyon Farm in 1974. 2018 marks the 100th birthday of this caboose.
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Plano Depot - Lyon Farm Museum Complex
The Plano Depot was built in Chicago, Illinois and hauled to Plano on flatcars in the 1850's. It was built by the C.B. & Q Railroad (Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad) in the Gothic Style architecture. The depot was used until 1914 or 1915
Yorkville, IL Railroad HistoryC.B. & Q Caboose -Lyon Farm Museum Complex
The Caboose was built in the Aurora, Illinois C.B. & Q (Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad) shops in 1918. It was used on the Fox River Line for 56 years. The Caboose was moved to Lyon Farm in 1974. 2018 marks the 100
Yorkville, IL Railroad HistoryLyon Farm
The Lyon Farm is the pride and joy of the Kendall County Historical Society. In 1974, Mrs. Frances Lyon donated 39
Yorkville, IL MuseumsSeward Town Hall - Lyon Farm Museum Complex
The Seward Town Hall was built in 1876 and 1877 at a cost of $500.00. It stood on the east bank of Au Sable Creek facing Route 52. In addition to serving as a town hall it was used as a Congregational Church, basketball hall and band practice site. It was moved to Lyon Farm in 1976
Yorkville, IL MuseumsThings to do near Yorkville, IL
Soldiers Memorials
The Civil War Soldiers Monument on the southwest corner was dedicated in 1871 and placed on the National Register of Histo...
Stephen Mack Home & Whitman Trading Post
The Mack home and Whitman Trading Post were built in 1834 by fur trader Stephen Mack, one of the area's first settlers. It is...