Historical November 1992 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
(Left) The Wabash Crossing at Delmar, looking west In 1923, shortly before the railroad was dropped below grade level and the Des Peres River was enclosed, (Bottom) A 1919 sketch of a proposed railroad station at Delmar to be built In conjunction with the elimination of the Wabash grade crossing.
The view Is looking west down Delmar. Hodiamont runs In front of the building at right. Note the steam from the hidden train engine at the left. Photos courtesy of Missouri Historical Society
Original photograph caption
The Wabash Crossing at Delmar, looking west in 1923, shortly before the railroad was dropped below grade and the Des Peres River enclosed. Courtesy Missouri Historical Society.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November 1992.
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