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Burke Depot
1938
The Burke Depot during the move to the Droster store location. Built in 1884, it had been located on the Northeast corner of Burke and Felland Road.
Droster Store
1928
Droster Store at the corner of Burke and Felland Road. It is currently the Burke Station Tavern.
Elmer Droster Home
1928
Exterior view of the Elmer Droster home at 5301 Felland Road. There is a garage on the left, and in the far background a ridge with trees.
Burke Depot
1911
Photographic postcard view across railroad tracks of Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Depot on Felland Road.
Remains of Droster Brothers General Store
November 1918
Members of the Droster Family stand among the remains of the Droster Brothers General Store after it burned down in November. It was located across the street from the Burke Depot on Felland Road, ...
House at 1513 Hooker Avenue
1939
Exterior view of the house at 1513 Hooker Avenue. The home was built by Willard Droster.
