I originally posted this information on my old website on March 26, 2009, and last updated it on December 18, 2009.
Depot in Albany, Oregon on August 31, 2006
The Albany depot was completed in 1909 for the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Depot in Albany, Oregon on August 31, 2006
This depot replaced a previous depot at the same location.
Depot in Albany, Oregon on August 31, 2006
This depot has remained in continuous operation since it was built.
Depot in Albany, Oregon on August 31, 2006
The depot is currently served by Amtrak's Coast Starlight and Cascades trains.
Depot in Albany, Oregon on August 31, 2006
An $11.5 million renovation project began in May of 2004 and the depot was dedicated in April of 2006.
Depot in Albany, Oregon on August 31, 2006
Historical Photos:
Train at old Albany depot, 1895 (Salem Public Library)
Train at old Albany depot, 1900 (Salem Public Library)
Horsecar at new Albany depot, 1908 (Salem Public Library)
Depot Sign in Albany, Oregon on August 31, 2006
Depot Sign in Albany, Oregon on August 31, 2006
Depot in Albany, Oregon on December 4, 2007
Depot in Albany, Oregon on December 4, 2007
Interior of Depot in Albany, Oregon on December 4, 2007
Interior of Depot in Albany, Oregon on December 4, 2007
Clock Tower at Depot in Albany, Oregon on December 4, 2007
The clock tower was constructed in December 2006 and January 2007 at a cost of $140,000.
Clock Tower at Depot in Albany, Oregon on December 4, 2007
The tower is 60 feet tall and the base is 6 feet square.
Clock Tower at Depot in Albany, Oregon on December 4, 2007
The 4-foot-diameter clocks were donated by the Greater Albany Rotary Club.
Clock Tower at Depot in Albany, Oregon on December 4, 2007
The "ALBANY" letters are 2 feet tall.
Clock Tower at Depot in Albany, Oregon on December 4, 2007
The tower has a steel frame with a masonry veneer, including about 2,500 ornamental, sand-colored bricks.
Clock Tower at Depot in Albany, Oregon on December 4, 2007
REA Building in Albany, Oregon on August 31, 2006
The adjacent 1,500-square-foot Railway Express Agency building on the east end of the depot was last used as offices and a dispatch center for the Union Pacific Railroad.
REA Building in Albany, Oregon on August 31, 2006
As of 2007, this building was vacant.
REA Building in Albany, Oregon on August 31, 2006
The building is to be restored and renovated to serve as the offices for the Albany Transit System.
REA Building & Depot in Albany, Oregon on August 31, 2006
REA Building in Albany, Oregon on December 4, 2007
Clock Tower & REA Building in Albany on December 4, 2007
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