Mid-Century Decatur

The Domeliner "Banner Blue," now a Norfolk & Western train, departs Dearborn Station in Chicago at 10:40 AM on June 12, 1965, sixty-one years ago today.

The train will arrive in Decatur at 1:40 PM and at St. Louis Union Station at 4:40.

Meanwhile, the Santa Fe "Grand Canyon" is lined up for imminent departure toward Los Angeles in 20 minutes.

Photo: Collection of Andy Zukowski

A snapshot in time on June 10, 1959, exactly 67 years ago today. Traffic on N. Fairview Avenue turns off at King Street after a rain. The newest cars feature the largest fins.

Photo: H&R, Collection of Decatur Public Library