Union Pacific Celebration -- Topeka KS
N 39° 03.971 W 095° 40.169
15S E 269043 N 4327512
The spectcular brand-new Union Pacific Passenger Depot at Topeka KS opened to grand fanfare and fulsome speechifying. A grand time was had by all :)
Waymark Code: WMGV6T
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 04/10/2013
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Like so many of these wonderful depots, this grande depot followed an all-to-familitar pattern: Opulently constructed, opened to great fanfare, served millions of travelers well, descended into decline after passenger rail service ended, used hard as railroad offices until abandoned, damaged by fire and floods, then -- when it was almost ruined -- was rescued and restored to its former glory.
Blasters love the Great Overland Station. It is one of our top five favorite UP depots.
This depot has come a long way from its grand opening in 1927. Here is a snapshot of that day, courtesy of the Belleville KS Telescope: (
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Belleville KS Telescope, 10 Feb 1927, page 1
UNION PACIFIC CELEBRATION AT TOPEKA WAS A BIG SUCCESS
The Union Pacific R. R. Co. was given a big celebration in Topeka recently, in honor of the opening of the new passenger depot.
President Carl R. Gray of the Union Pacific was present and made two speeches. The new station is a beautiful structure.