Iowa Central Air Line Railroad
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iowa-central-air-line-railroad-193-1690538
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Iowa Central Air Line Railroad
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The Iowa Central Air Line Rail Road, also derisively known as the Calico Railroad, is a historic railroad that was planned to operate in Iowa. The railroad was planned to operate from Lyons, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa and was organized in 1853. Iowa residents purchased stock and Iowa counties voted bonds to help build the road. Early in 1854 work on the track between Lyons and Iowa City was begun and progressed rapidly. The funds, however, were inadequate and some were misappropriated. As a re
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iowa_Central_Air_Line_Railroad
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2023-09-24T15:01:03Z
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