Anacortes Depot - Anacortes, Washington
N 48° 31.015 W 122° 36.550
10U E 528861 N 5373830
This depot was built in 1911 by the Great Northern Railway and served the town of Anacortes as a railroad station until 1973.
Waymark Code: WMAE1R
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2011
Views: 10
In 1980, the depot was sold to the City of Anacortes, and was restored and converted to be used as a community center. Several railways served Anacortes in the early years. The Seattle & Northern Railroad provided the first passenger service in 1890; passenger service remained strong until the 1920s. But by 1930, railroads could no longer compete with automobile and bus transportation. Additional history is available
here.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No
Is the station/depot open to the public?: No
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
Today the depot is used as a community center, with activities including a farmers market and an art gallery.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: The Seattle & Northern Railroad; Great Northern Railway; BNSF Railway
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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