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In 1901, the Aurora Elgin and Chicago Railway built a passenger depot on this site. Electric train service to Glen Ellyn began in 1902, and in 1922 it was the nation's first high speed interurban. The "Roarin Elgin" was renamed the Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad. Service ended July 3, 1957.
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Glen Ellyn, Illinois · United States
