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 Fort Worth Southern Traction Company Depot - Burleson, TX Posted by:  WalksfarTX
N 32° 32.531 W 097° 19.329
14S E 657552 N 3601776
Constructed in 1912 by the Stone & Webster Syndicate of Boston, Massachusetts, managers of interurban rail service between Dallas and Fort Worth.
Waymark Code: WMX83H
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/10/2017
Views: 4
Burleson Website-
Albert Hendon Loyless operated his drugstore within the building under an agreement with the FWSTC to serve as their ticket agent and electric service representative.
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First building in Burleson with a concrete foundation, electricity, and electric ceiling fans.
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As constructed, the building featured a freight dock, office, and freight room, with a large store area on the Ellison Street side.
- Behind the building was an electrical station which provided power to the town and a shack for motormen to rest in between the last run of the evening and the next morning.
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The interurban operated from September 1, 1912 to April 30, 1931. During that time, 8,266,000 passenger fares were sold.
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A.H. Loyless kept his drugstore in the building until about 1934.
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Robert Garland Knox Deering purchased the building from Loyless in 1935 to house The Burleson News.
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The Burleson News was published from the building until its last issue on September 25, 1985.
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The City of Burleson purchased the land and building on June 8, 1990.
- A 1993 bond election and additional funds provided by the City of Burleson allowed for the structure's complete renovation.
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The Burleson Heritage Foundation, under a contract with the City of Burleson, has operated the Heritage Visitors Center since October 2000.
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?:
Visitors center & museum
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Fort Worth Southern Traction Company
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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