The Union Pacific Railroad Depot in Concordia, Kansas, is a historic railroad depot that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[1] The building is one of many built by the Union Pacific Railroad to assist with the company's growth across the United States.
Restoration and current use
The building is no longer used as a railroad depot. It has been restored and now houses the National Orphan Train Complex. The complex hosts a museum and research center dedicated to the preservation of the stories and artifacts of those who were part of the Orphan Train Movement from 1854 to 1929.[2] The museum is open for research and is visited by around 4,000 people each year, one third of who are descendants of orphan train riders.[3]
Image gallery
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Sign for the museum -
The Morgan-Dowell Research Center -
NRHP plaque -
Station clock, with one of numerous statues of children on the grounds. -
Another sign along the roof of the station
See also
References
- ^ "Kansas (Cloud County)". National Register of Historic Places. Retrieved January 25, 2012.
- ^ Keen, Judy (January 25, 2012). "Orphan train riders, offspring seek answers about heritage". USA Today. Retrieved January 25, 2012.
- ^ Janovy, C.J. (February 10, 2017). "A Kansas Town Makes Sure We Remember How Orphans Helped Settle America". KCUR FM Radio (89.3). Retrieved February 11, 2017.
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| Terminus | Concordia – Junction City | Lawrenceburg toward Junction City
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