Florence in Fremont County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Depot
100 Railroad Street
| | Constructed in 1918 Architects: D & RG | |
Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 8, 2024
1. Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Depot Marker
This building was constructed in 1918 as a combined passenger and freight depot. The track side displays the name Florence. The street side shows the name of the railroad.
The depot was dedicated on July 5, 1918. 300-400 people attended the event. It was used by the railroad until 1968. By that time through passenger service via the Royal Gorge was discontinued. The structure was donated to the City of Florence.
In 1970, the open west section of the building was enclosed; the east section was enclosed in 1979. At that time the Florence Council on Aging was incorporated and began using the facility as Florence Senior Center.
In 2009 generous grants and donations allowed purchase of the building from the City of Florence and it was eventually renamed Florence Senior Community Center.
Erected by the City of Florence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is July 5, 1918.
Location. 38° 23.293′ N, 105° 7.098′ W. Marker is in Florence, Colorado, in Fremont County. It is on Railroad Street west of South Union Street, on
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Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s Arkansas River Valley and in Pikes Peak Region. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Comancherνa and also the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Florence Hotel (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); 101-103 W. Main Street (about 600 feet away); 113 West Main Street (about 700 feet away); Florence Firehouse, Florence City Hall (about 700 feet away); Cornwall Block (about 700 feet away); City Drug (about 700 feet away); The First National Bank of Florence (about 700 feet away); The Daniels Block Building (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 8, 2024
2. Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Depot & Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 374 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
