Despite appearances, this caboose is an older Soo Line wood caboose with cupola, donated by the railroad to the Menasha Historical Society in 1972, in recognition of the city being the birthplace of the Wisconsin Central. The car, #104, is painted in red and yellow and lettered as an early Wisconsin Central car. Debate arose long before it reached its final resting place; should it reside in Jefferson Park or Smith Park? Even an area behind the library on Racine Street was considered as well as the Railroad Museum in Green Bay. The protective shelter was provided by George Banta, Jr.
June 10, 1972 NW Northwestern
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