Kansas City Daily Photo: Chicago & Alton 1879 Railroad Depot

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Chicago & Alton 1879 Railroad Depot

This depot was the final leg of the famous triangle from Chicago to Alton, IL to St Louis and then finally to Kansas City. The last train passenger train stopped at the depot in 1960. It was restored and moved to this location in 1992 - 2002.

6 comments:

Halcyon said...: Cool old trunk! Glad we have faster ways to travel now. :); July 20, 2011 at 6:53 AM
Sharon said...: I love that old trunk! It makes a perfect addition to this old station.; July 20, 2011 at 7:30 AM
Jack said...: I wonder what the airlines would charge to check that trunk.; July 20, 2011 at 9:45 AM
Randy said...: Love the truck and the clock!; July 20, 2011 at 10:21 AM
RedPat said...: Nice the way they have put the trunk out there - the next train could be along at any moment!; July 20, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Lynette said...: I am so enjoying your historic posts. How does Alabama's heat match Kansas City's?; July 21, 2011 at 8:29 AM