Cedars in Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Railroad Depot
c. 1886-1887
| — | Original Location: Fate, Rockwall Co., Texas | — |
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
1. Railroad Depot Marker
Built by a subsidiary of the Missouri, Kansas, & Texas (MKT or Katy) Railroad, the depot sports that line's light and dark green color scheme. Before it was moved to Dallas Heritage Village and restored, this depot had been cut in two, with half being used for hay storage on a farm.Railroads were catalysts for development in North Central Texas, allowing easy transport of new residents and manufactured goods into the region and agricultural products out. The depot served as the commercial center for its community, with goods passing through the freight room doors and local citizens gathering to gossip over the latest telegraphic news.
Fun Fact
The four time zones in the continental U.S. were established in order to simplify railroad schedules, replacing 48 varying local standards.
Captions
(Photo #1) One half of the depot, serving as hay storage.
(Photo #2) Staff members in historical garb watch as modern machinery is used to deliver a classic flat car. Bennet Milier facilitated the donation, transport and installation of the car and tracks.
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Construido por una subsidiaria de la linea ferroviaria Missouri, Kansas, y Texas (MKT o Katy), la estacion ferroviaria utilizaba el esquema de color verde claro y oscuro de la línea. Antes de que se mudó a Dallas Heritage Village y que fuera restaurada, esta estacion había sido dividida en dos, una mitad fue utiliza para el almacenamiento de heno en una granja.
Los ferrocarriles fueron los catalizadores para el desarrollo en el norte central de Texas, facilitado el transporte de nuevos residentes y productos manufacturados a la región y para el traslado de productos agrícolas a otros mercados. La estacion de trenes servia como el centro comercial de la comunidad, con el movimiento de productos que pasaban por las puertas de los cuartos de flete y con el convivio de los ciudadanos locales que se reunian para intercambiar noticias y chismes acerca de las últimas noticias telegráficas.
Datos Curiosos
Se establecieron las cuatro zonas horarias en los EE.UU., con el fin de simplificar los horarios del tren, sustituyendo a 48 horarios locales que existian a travez del continente.
Subtítulos
(Foto #1) Una mitad de la Estación sirve para guardar la pastura para
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
2. The Railroad Depot Marker is on the left side of the walkway
(Foto #2) Unos empleos del museo, vestidos en 'ropa histórica, miran mientras una maquina moderna deja un coche ferroviario histórico. El Señor Bennett Miller facilitó la donación, el transporte y la instalación del coche y del ferrocrril.
Erected by Dallas County Heritage Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 32° 46.376′ N, 96° 47.283′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in Cedars. It is at the intersection of Gano Street and S St Paul Street on Gano Street. The marker is located along the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1717 Gano Street, Dallas TX 75215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Main Street (a few steps from this marker); Worth Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Blum Brothers General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Citizen's Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Honoring Sarah Horton Cockrell (within shouting distance of this marker); Doctor's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Saloon (within
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
3. The MKT Railroad Depot
More about this marker. The historical building and marker are located on the grounds of the Old City Park which is a free park managed by the City of Dallas.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 9, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
