Explore the history of Aurora and the Burlington Railroad: Celebrating 175 Years, 1849-2024.
Artifacts include photos, a handcar, various sets of keys, signage, a bell from Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CB&Q) Railroad Steam Engine #4956, and two pieces from locomotives involved in the 1964 train wreck in Montgomery, to name a few.
The exhibit will run through Saturday, August 17, 2024.
Exhibit hours will be listed below for the duration of the exhibit.
April 2024
27
April
Saturday
Aurora and the Burlington Railroad: Celebrating 175 Years
David L. Pierce Art & History Center | 20 East Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60505
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
May 2024
01
May
Wednesday
Aurora and the Burlington Railroad: Celebrating 175 Years
David L. Pierce Art & History Center | 20 East Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60505
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free
02
May
Thursday
Aurora and the Burlington Railroad: Celebrating 175 Years
David L. Pierce Art & History Center | 20 East Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60505
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free
03
May
Friday
Aurora and the Burlington Railroad: Celebrating 175 Years
David L. Pierce Art & History Center | 20 East Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60505
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free
03
May
Friday
Aurora and the Burlington Railroad: Celebrating 175 Years
David L. Pierce Art & History Center | 20 East Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60505
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
04
May
Saturday
Aurora and the Burlington Railroad: Celebrating 175 Years
David L. Pierce Art & History Center | 20 East Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60505
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
08
May
Wednesday
Aurora and the Burlington Railroad: Celebrating 175 Years
David L. Pierce Art & History Center | 20 East Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60505
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free
09
May
Thursday
Aurora and the Burlington Railroad: Celebrating 175 Years
David L. Pierce Art & History Center | 20 East Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60505
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free
10
May
Friday
Aurora and the Burlington Railroad: Celebrating 175 Years
David L. Pierce Art & History Center | 20 East Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60505
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free
11
May
Saturday
Aurora and the Burlington Railroad: Celebrating 175 Years
David L. Pierce Art & History Center | 20 East Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60505
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
15
May
Wednesday
Aurora and the Burlington Railroad: Celebrating 175 Years
David L. Pierce Art & History Center | 20 East Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60505
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free
16
May
Thursday
Aurora and the Burlington Railroad: Celebrating 175 Years
David L. Pierce Art & History Center | 20 East Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60505
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free
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