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Santa Fe Union Station

Galveston, Galveston County

Marker Text

The south half of this building was constructed in 1913 to serve as a central passenger station for Galveston's railway system and to house the general offices of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad's Gulf lines. In 1932 an 11-story tower and 8-story north wing were added, incorporating elements of the art deco style. In 1964 the Galveston office of the Santa Fe Railroad closed, and the company's last passenger train stopped here three years later. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1983

Marker Details

Address 123 Rosenberg
Location Description The Railroad Museum, facing 25th Street and The Strand
Marker # 7178
Dedicated 1983
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code railroad depots; railroads
Latitude, Longitude 29.306486, -94.796816

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