Denver & Rio Grande R.R. - Florence, CO
N 38° 23.295 W 105° 07.099
13S E 489667 N 4248900
I believe that the Denver & Rio Grande R.R. has been painted over with Senior Center.
Waymark Code: WM6JHM
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 06/10/2009
Views: 8
About 30 years ago, the City of Florence acquired the Denver & Rio Grand Depot Building from the Rio Grande Railroad Company. Shortly after that, the elected officials of the City invited the seniors of Florence to begin a Senior Center there.
Address:
100 Railroad Street
Florence, Colorado 81226
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
Currently being used as a Senior Center in Florence.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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