Great Northern Railway Station — White Rock, BC - Train Stations/Depots on Waymarking.com

Built by the Great Northern Railway in 1912, and opened on January 1, 1913, the Station has always been a significant building in White Rock and was designated a heritage site on April 9, 1979.

The White Rock Station is larger than most stations constructed in comparably sized communities along the rail system. This was to accommodate Customs and Immigration staff. The "lock up", complete with barred windows, was situated at the east end of the building. The rail portion, at the west end, contained a baggage room, waiting room, ticket office and washrooms. Services such as mail and telegraph gave these buildings both social and commercial importance.

Passenger train service was discontinued to White Rock in 1975. At that time, the Station was vacated by railway staff and donated to the City of White Rock. The building was shared by the Chamber of Commerce, the Museum & Archives and the Community Arts Council until 1979. In 1979, the Community Arts Council took over the entire building. When the Community Arts Council moved to new quarters in 1990, the Museum and Archives returned.

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?: Museum What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Great Northern Railway Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed

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