Baird in Callahan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Texas & Pacific Railway Depot
Photographed By Duane Hall, February 8, 2015
1. Texas & Pacific Railway Depot Marker
Inscription.
Texas and Pacific Railway Depot. . The Texas and Pacific Railway arrived here in 1880, platting a town near the work camp of Matthew Baird, surveyor and engineer. In 1881, the T&P built a roundhouse and immigrant house, and moved a depot building to this new railroad division point. The town of Baird prospered and became county seat in 1883. A frame depot built in 1905 converted to storage when replaced by this two-story brick depot in 1911. The Prairie Style building features a decorative belt course, overhanging eaves, low-pitched roof and unusual Flemish Style parapet. In 1977, the railroad discontinued use of the building, which still recalls the town’s importance as a shipping point. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985.
The Texas & Pacific Railway arrived here in 1880, platting a town near the work camp of Matthew Baird, surveyor and engineer. In 1881, the T&P built a roundhouse and immigrant house, and moved a depot building to this new railroad division point. The town of Baird prospered and became county seat in 1883. A frame depot built in 1905 converted to storage when replaced by this two-story brick depot in 1911. The Prairie Style building features a decorative belt course, overhanging eaves, low-pitched roof and unusual Flemish Style parapet. In 1977, the railroad discontinued use of the building, which still recalls the town’s importance as a shipping point.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5241.)
Location. 32° 23.458′ N, 99° 23.69′ W. Marker is in Baird, Texas, in Callahan County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of First Street and Market Street. Marker is at entrance to the Baird T and P Depot, Visitors Center, and Transportation Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baird TX 79504, United States of America. Touch for directions.
At entrance to Baird T and P Depot, Visitors Center, and Transportation Museum
Photographed By Duane Hall, February 8, 2015
3. Texas & Pacific Railway Depot
North elevation view from First Street
Photographed By Duane Hall, February 8, 2015
4. Baird T and P Depot, Visitors Center, and Transportation Museum
View to south from Market Street
Photographed By Duane Hall, February 8, 2015
5. Downtown Baird
View to south from Market Street Texas & Pacific Railway Depot at end of street
Photographed By Duane Hall, February 8, 2015
6. Texas & Pacific Railway Depot
South elevation facing the railroad tracks
Photographed By Duane Hall, February 8, 2015
7. BNSF Railroad Tracks East of Depot
Photographed By Duane Hall, February 8, 2015
8. National Register of Historic Places Plaque
Located at building entrance near marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 352 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on February 11, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.