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Amtrak Atchison atchison topeka and santa fe BNSF bnsf railway brick cancellation Chicago Chief city landmark county county seat depot exterior Houston Lone lone star mainline May may 1 october 8 passenger passenger trains Ponca City Railway railway train Santa Fe santa fe railway seat Star station stucco stucco exterior system Texas texas chief Topeka town train train station year 2000
When Ponca City’s final depot was built in 1911, it was reportedly similar to the brick county seat depots built elsewhere across the system. The depot was extensively remodeled in 1945 with a stucco exterior and various other modifications. The former Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway train station sits beside the mainline running through town, which is now operated by BNSF Railway. Amtrak used this station for their Texas Chief and Lone Star passenger trains. The Texas Chief operated between Chicago and Houston, starting on May 1, 1971. It was replaced by the Lone Star, which ran until cancellation on October 8, 1979. By the year 2000 the building was boarded up and unused. The Ponca City Landmark Conservancy is negotiating to acquire the depot and restore it.
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This is just a few blocks from my home. I’ve always wondered what it was like on the inside. I hope Ponca City decides to restore this – I’m actually surprised they haven’t yet. It’s in an area that could use a little facelift.
i love this web site this is down by my house i love old historic sites ive always wanted to do stuff like this i like being adventerious.. but i was wondering if you have got to go in the old flour plant in ponca city??
If you’re talkin about that large silo by the Depot, than yes. But I didnt venture in very far because of some God aweful smell, random junk everywhere, and it didnt seem to be in the best of shape on the inside.