Progress Report 10.18.11

Construction began on the new Johnson Milling Company facility in Rock Island, IL this morning.  Production is expected to grow tenfold.  Rock Island residents applaud the jobs created and increased business of the town's major producer.  Johnson Milling Co. had scheduled a parade earlier this afternoon to celebrate, but a Rock Island freight train went on the law blocking all the town's crossings. 

Pictures of the new facility.

 

Johnson Milling Co towers over the downtown Rock Island buildings

 

Johnson Milling Company has two spots.  Previously only one spot was switched (bulk flour).  With the construction of the new facility, the plant will also start shipping bagged flour via box car.

 

Although big industry is making a bold presence in Rock Island,
you can still find sources of the small town's roots as with the A. Barlow Pharmacy on Main St.

 

A. Barlow Pharmacy is renown as one of the best places to railfan the ROCK.