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History of the Union Depot in Indianapolis
The Union Depot consolidated passenger rail traffic in Indianapolis to one location. Opened in 1853, the depot served the city until 1888 when it was replaced by the present-day Union Station.
Union Depot Architectural Drawing: https://images.indianahistory.org/digital/collection/V0002/id/3969/rec/30
Union Depot as seen from the East: https://cdm15155.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/coll6/id/6695
Union Depot as seen from the West: https://images.indianahistory.org/digital/collection/dc012/id/11800/rec/8
Blog posts about other Indianapolis railroad depots:
Pioneer Railways of the Circle…
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