Sunday, July 26, 2015

Northwest Railroad Depots: Troutdale, Oregon

I originally posted this information on my old website on March 26, 2009, and last updated it on December 18, 2009.

IMG_5248 Depot Rail Museum in Troutdale, Oregon on January 18, 2009
Depot Rail Museum in Troutdale, Oregon on January 18, 2009

Troutdale's first depot was built in 1882 by the Oregon Railway & Navigation Company. It was a two-story depot with living quarters upstairs for the agent and his family.

IMG_5247 Depot Rail Museum in Troutdale, Oregon on January 18, 2009
Depot Rail Museum in Troutdale, Oregon on January 18, 2009

The original depot burned in 1907 and this depot was built to replace it.

IMG_5212 Depot Rail Museum in Troutdale, Oregon on January 18, 2009
Depot Rail Museum in Troutdale, Oregon on January 18, 2009

The depot was originally on the north side of the tracks about two blocks from its current location.

IMG_5216 Depot Rail Museum in Troutdale, Oregon on January 18, 2009
Depot Rail Museum in Troutdale, Oregon on January 18, 2009

Passenger service in Troutdale ended in 1965. In 1976 the Union Pacific Railroad sold the building to Troutdale for $1.

IMG_5217 Depot Rail Museum in Troutdale, Oregon on January 18, 2009
Depot Rail Museum in Troutdale, Oregon on January 18, 2009

The depot was moved in March of 1976. It is maintained by the Troutdale Historical Society.

IMG_5233 Depot Rail Museum in Troutdale, Oregon on January 18, 2009
Depot Rail Museum in Troutdale, Oregon on January 18, 2009

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