Wyoming Transportation Museum

Union Pacific Railroad Depot
Union Pacific Roundhouse, Turntable and Machine Shop

Union Pacific Passenger Station
Location 121 W. 15th St.
Coordinates 41°7′54″N 104°48′51″W / 41.13167°N 104.81417°W / 41.13167; -104.81417Coordinates: 41°7′54″N 104°48′51″W / 41.13167°N 104.81417°W / 41.13167; -104.81417
Architect Van Brunt & Howe
Architectural style Romanesque
NRHP Reference # 73001934 (depot);
92000930[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP January 29, 1973 (depot);
July 24, 1992
Designated NHL February 15, 2006 (depot)[2]

The Wyoming Transportation Museum, also referred to as the Cheyenne Depot Museum, is a railroad museum located in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

It is located inside the historic Union Pacific Railroad depot. This depot was built in 1886 to 1887.

Typically the Cheyenne Depot Museum hosts an annual Steam Train Excursion in July.

History

The station is built from blocks of sandstone quarried and transported from Ft. Collins, Colorado. The Depot stands directly down the street from, and facing the, Wyoming State Capitol building, signalling its historic significance in the city and state.

It received major renovations in 1922 to lengthen the building and a redecoration 1929. From 2001 to 2006, another renovation to the depot is being made including a $6.5 million US dollar improvement provided by the City of Cheyenne and plaza built in front of the Depot. This plaza hosts a variety of music and events throughout the year.

The Old West Museum and Cheyenne Frontier Days made an agreement which established the Cheyenne Depot Museum, Inc. as a 501(c)3 Corporation non-profit organization. The depot is under lease from the city of Cheyenne to this corporation for 25 years.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Staff (2007-01-23). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "Union Pacific Railroad". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved 2008-06-28.

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