The old-time downtown section on Rochelle: the remnants of the business district of the first half of the 20th century. Most of the economic activity of the town has moved a mile or so north, along a highway. There is a classic old hardware store, a nice cafe and a lot of "dive" bars left in the old section.

Hubsy's Choice: Train Spotting in Rochelle, IL...

To take our minds of the loss of the cat on October 19, we got in the car and drove the 70 miles to the central Illinois town of Rochelle. Not only do major Interstate Highways intersect here, but two double-tracks cross near the center of the town. So many train-spotters come to watch and photograph the big freight trains that the town created a park with a picnic area and information center. It was a lovely cool fall day, great to change the scene---and I will take photos of almost anything.