1889 Union Pacific Depot -- Lawrence KS
N 38° 58.716 W 095° 14.067
15S E 306446 N 4316776
One of the more unique UP depots we have seen, this restored gem now serves as the Lawrence KS Vistitor center.
Waymark Code: WMGTE5
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 04/08/2013
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The Union Pacific Depot in Lawrence KS is a mish-mash of architectural styles that nevertheless work well together to create a unique, landmark building.
This beautiful blend of a French Vernacular silhouette with Richardsonian Romanesque masonry served as a depot for almost 100 years, before being sold the to City of Lawrence in 1991 and resrtored.
Now this former Union Pacific depot continues to serve the community as the Lawrence KS visitor center.
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?:
Lawrence KS visitor center
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Union Pacific
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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