Vancouver Train Station, Vancouver, Washington
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Rose Red
N 45° 37.729 W 122° 41.204
10T E 524418 N 5052855
Quick Description: The station is located at 1301 West 11th Street in Vancouver. It was built in 1908 just after the completion of the railroad bridge spanning the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon.
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 7/31/2006 3:47:29 PM
Waymark Code: WMJV7
Published By: Groundspeak Regular Member Rayman
Views: 175
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Long Description:

The station is located at 1301 West 11th Street in Vancouver. It was built in 1908 just after the completion of the railroad bridge spanning the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon. The wide protected overhang has been appreciated by travelers for generations. The station has been used often for scenes by moviemakers.

Instructions for logging waymark: A photograph is required that shows you (or your GPS receiver, if you are waymarking solo) and Vancouver Train Station.

Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes

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?:
Yes, the depot is still in use for passengers.

What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Amtrak/Burlington Northern/Union Pacific

Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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