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This static display is just east of the station.
Nathan Wesley Schrock
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The Great Overland Station in Topeka, Kansas, first opened in 1927 as a major Union Pacific passenger depot. Designed by architect Gilbert S. Underwood, the station played a vital role in both local life and national history, especially during World War II when thousands of servicemen and women passed through its doors. It stood as a gateway to the rest of the country, a place where families said goodbye and hoped for safe returns.
After years of decline and eventual closure, the station was rescued from demolition and carefully restored in the early 2000s. Today, it serves as a museum and community space, preserving the legacy of rail travel in Kansas and honoring those who once passed through. The building stands not only as a symbol of Topeka's rail heritage, but as a reminder of the important role stations like this one played in shaping America.
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"By World War I, roughly 1,850 train depots dotted the Kansas landscape. Built as a passenger station for the Union Pacific in 1927, the Great Overland Station was described as one of the finest on the line. The last passenger train left the Station on May 2, 1971. The building continued to serve as railroad offices until 1988, when it was abandoned. Adjacent to historic North Topeka, the station today houses a railroad museum that bring the people and stories of an earlier time back to life." |
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Admission is $6.
"The museum also offers rental space for private events, providing a unique historical backdrop for gatherings." |
In 2022 they obviously had a travelling dinosaur exhibit.
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| 1951/51 Topeka Quad @ 24,000 |
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