Dallas Depot of the H. & T. C.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
N 32° 46.952 W 096° 45.729
14S E 709584 N 3629395
This medallion-and-plate is mounted on the old Depot Building at Fair Park in Dallas...right by all the Trains.
Waymark Code: WM19WJ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 40

ndex Entry: Dallas Depot of the H. & T. C.
Address: Fair Park, Washington Dr.
City: Dallas
County: Dallas
Subject Codes: DP; RR
Year Marker Erected: 1979
Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Marker Size: Plate and Medallion
All State Fairgrounds/Fair Park markers:
WM19T1 State Fair of Texas
WM1A1H Steel Dust
WM19WJ Dallas Depot of the H. & T.C.
WM19NP A Tribute to Texas Women in the Civil War
WM19JE Hall of State
WM3ADC Texas Centennial Exposition
WM3A5K WRR Radio
Marker Number: 6669

Marker Text:
In July 1872 the Houston & Texas Central became the first railroad to reach Dallas. This frame depot was constructed for the H. & T. C. and the Texas & New Orleans in 1903, when both lines were part of the Southern Pacific System. Originally located on Eakin Street (1.25 mi. W), this structure served as a passenger station until 1918 and as yardmasters office until 1963. Threatened with demolition, it was then moved to this site. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979


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