Building of Old Union Depot Sparked Business Revival after Panic of 1873

Details
Title

Building of Old Union Depot Sparked Business Revival after Panic of 1873

Description

Article about the positive influences of the construction of Union Depot, spurring business interest in the area despite its "rowdy surroundings."

Date

1954-11-16

Local Subject

Union Depot
Railroad Stations
Transportation

Notes

Union Depot was on five acres of land with a frontage of 1300 feet on Union Avenue, purchased from Kersey Coates and Charles G. Hopkins. Its architects were Asa B. Cross and William E. Taylor. Construction began on July 16, 1877. On April 7, 1878, the first trains began using the station. The depot was abandoned when the new Union Station opened on October 31, 1914.

Object Type

Newspaper Article

Source

Kansas City Times

Shelf Location

Envelope Clipping File: Union Depot

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