NYC Circa 1916 Cynthiana, Indiana - Big 4

rhensley_anderson Dec 23, 2017

  1. rhensley_anderson

    rhensley_anderson TrainBoard Supporter

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    In the background is the Big 4 depot at Cynthiana, Indiana (located on the branch line between Mt. Carmel, Illinois and Evansville, Indiana). The family on the left is my Grandfather (Chester Settlemoir) and Grandmother (Ida); the young boy is my father (H. C. Settlemoir) and the small child is his sister (Dorothy).

    Based on the ages of the children, this photo should date from about 1916. At the time, my Grandfather was a Big 4 agent/operator (probably at Cythiana). Later (in 1919), he would bid the agent/operator job at Vienna, Illinois where he worked until his death in 1946. My Father (H. C. Settlemoir) started his railroad career a few years after this photo, in 1927.
    CAPT Rex Settlemoir collection.

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  2. dalebaker

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    I’m enjoying see your pictures Roger. Thank you very much for taking the time to put them up!

    DB
     
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  3. Doug Gosha

    Doug Gosha TrainBoard Member

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    Is the depot brand new in that photo? Going by the unfinished appearance of the surroundings, it appears so.
     
  4. rhensley_anderson

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    Well, I would tend to agree.
     
  5. fitz

    fitz TrainBoard Member

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    Nice photo of the Settlemoir family, and the depot, Roger. Cynthiana is a new name to me.
     

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