Western Railroad Discussion > UP's Abilene, Kansas, Freight House

Amazed to find former Union Pacific freight house at Abilene, Kansas, with ornate styling mirroring the passenger station which still stands a block away.  Freight house is now occupied by Geske Interiors.  Photos taken 16 September 2023.

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Nice looking freight house!

texchief1

Thanks for sharing the images, Chip!  Pretty unique looking freight house.  Any idea on
the vintage of the building?

Odyssey
Evergreen, CO

I can remember being fascinated with this "other depot" in my 2nd hometown. I say other depot because a 5-6 year old kid doesn't know any better. I first shot in Abilene as a railfan back in '76. I was still in my super-duper Instamatic days, but I'm quite sure this building was still functioning as a freight depot. And I have no idea when the transition to non-RR function occurred. I wish I'd had sense enough to shoot it as a RR structure! Sigh.......

Lance/199

Very attractive building.