UNION CITY, Ind. — The former CSX interlocking tower in Union City was successfully moved Tuesday from its long-time location to a city park one block away. The tower, closed since 1968, will be turned into public restrooms and a visitor’s center at Union City’s Artisan Crossing, a gathering space for community and artistic events. [see “Digest: Union City, Ind., launches effort …,” Trains News Wire, Feb. 9, 2021]. The building had faced demolition before a fundraising effort, launched in February, surpassed its $50,000 goal ahead of a March 25 deadline, setting the stage for Tuesday’s 525-foot move. Plans are to restore the structure’s top floor to show how it looked while it was still in use.
