Mt. Vernon Car Mfg. Co. (Missing)
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N 38° 18.531 W 088° 53.766
16S E 334221 N 4241784
Railroad car manufacturer, its impact on the town, and its history.
Waymark Code: WM3D9V
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2008
Views: 21
Marker Erected by: Dales' Classic Cars and The Illinois State Historical Society.
Marker Text:
MT. VERNON CAR MFG CO
When railroads were king, the Mt. Vernon Car Manufacturing Company brought prosperity and recognition to this community. With freight car building being the primary business. The Mt. Vernon Car Manufacturing Company's products were sold to institutions which carried it's name all across the civilized world. Established on April 16, 1890, it was in operation for 64 years.
In 1926, the Mt. Vernon Car Manufacturing Company erected this building as it's central office. In addition to having the largest payroll for it's era, it's local tax revenue made a large contribution to the economic expansion of this community.
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