Houston and Texas Central Railway Depot - Burton, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 30° 10.881 W 096° 35.796
14R E 731413 N 3341321
This one story yellow and brown frame building was a combination passenger and freight depot.
Waymark Code: WMZDWR
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/26/2018
Views: 1
Historical Marker:
Burton began as a terminal on the Houston & Texas Central Railroad in 1870. A depot, built that year, burned in 1898 and was replaced by this structure. Built according to standard plans of the Southern Pacific Railroad (which absorbed the Houston & Texas Central), it exhibits elements of the Queen Anne and Italianate styles. Outstanding features include wide overhanging eaves and "sunburst" gable windows typical in Southern Pacific structures.
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 & Visitors Center
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Houston and Texas Central Railroad
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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