CSL Streetcar found in Weyauwega, WI

Bobharbison · **Joined:** Fri Dec 03, 2004 9:42 pm **Posts:** 3013

Weyauwega couple uncovers piece of Chicago transit history in backyard

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the Chicago Surface Lines company; the predecessor to the Chicago Transit Authority, or CTA. Rail experts say the car was made by the St. Louis Car Company between 1905 and 1906 for the CSL.

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"They make great hunting cabins, they were playhouses for kids, as you see, with this one, it was somebody's actual residence,” he said. “They've cropped up all over the place."

Like on Krapil's property. The thing is, she doesn’t want it. Now, she's trying to figure out who, if anyone would be interested in taking it off her hands – and soon. She’s already paid for the site demolition and needs to get a plan in place by Monday at the latest.

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http://fox11online.com/news/local/weyau ... n-backyard

Note, the story is from early June, so "by Monday" has long come and gone. No idea what the outcome is.

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