The Texas Eagle: Joliet, IL (JOL)
The area around Joliet contains large deposits of limestone (dolomite) that have been mined since the early 19th century. On the way into Joliet, the route passes a large quarry. (Heubner 2001)
Two notable features visible in Joliet from the train are the fortress-like Joliet Central High School, and the somewhat more festive Silver Cross Field, home to the Joliet JackHammers, a minor league baseball team unaffiliated with MLB.
Joliet is also notorious as the home of the Joliet Correctional Center, which opened in 1858 and closed in 2002.
Quarry south of Joliet (video) (video)
Joliet Central High
Joliet Central High
Silver Cross Field
Silver Cross Field
Joliet Correctional Center (video) (video)