Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Depot - Dodge City, Kansas
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BruceS
N 37° 45.154 W 100° 00.988
14S E 410456 N 4178848
Historic railroad depot in Dodge City, Kansas.
Waymark Code: WMEG6R
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 05/25/2012
Views: 3
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Depot in Dodge City was originally built 1897-1898. The station was was designed by architect J.C. Holland & Company of Topeka in a Richardsonian Romanesque style. The depot has a heavy stone foundation and red brick walls. It has copper and tile roof. The depot included a restaurant and Harvey House hotel. The depot was expanded many times over the years including 1907-08, 1912-14, and 1924-25.
The depot has recently undergone extensive restoration and is now theater and for other events. It also is a stop on Amtrak for the Southwest Chief.
Street address:
Central Avenue and East Wyatt Earp Street
Dodge City, Kansas
County / Borough / Parish: Ford
Year listed: 2000
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Historic function: Transportation
Current function: Recreation And Culture, Social, Vacant/Not In Use, Transportation
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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