This map shows the location of a depot in "West Menasha" which was, at the time, a name for what later became the Town of Menasha. You can see that the Wisconsin Central shared track with the Chicago & NorthWestern until it made it across the lake.
Note: In reference to last week's post about Lake Street (seen above in this map, also), I may have been out of line in implying the street was some "fanciful" representation by a far-away mapmaker. A reader pointed out numerous maps to me, (to include the famous Sanborn fire insurance maps) dating from the city's earliest days until about 1913/1920 which show this mysterious Lake Street. And this is not be confused with the present-day Lake Street which is just north of Fourth between Tayco Street and LLBDM. My apologies for dismissing this so easily.
On this map it appears there may have been a road or hopeful road to James Island. I think today it is just used as a fishing spot as it is covered with trees.
ReplyDeleteYou know looking at the other map I almost wonder if the old passenger bridge crossed over this island. And once closed the island just sat and was used as fishing spot. It is right next to the trestle trail.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the narrative on Lake Street, the WC and C&NW... . Great anecdotes. Maybe more on Lake Street will become available. Perhaps it was envisioned as a street, but never got beyond some old proposal.
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