St. John, Indiana. Page Three

Pictures on this page are from the train accident which occurred in St. John, Indiana, May 24, 1928. These images were found in the archives of the Chicago Daily News. We have included two images of bodies being removed from the accident scene. We hope this does not upset anyone.

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

We wish to thank the Chicago Historical Society for the pictures.

NEW 11-07-2005 From James Dumbsky

  

Above and Below, Left And Right: May 24, 1928. This accident took place between Dyer and St. John, Indiana at the Kielman Crossing, later known as Patterson. A low-boy trailer became stuck on the tracks at the crossing.

  

We would like to express our thanks to the Dyer Historical Society and Monon Railroad Historical-Technical Society Member James Dumbsky for use of these photographs.

 

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