M-K-T Katy Railroad station was built in 1880 in St. Charles, MO. The last passenger train stopped here in 1958. It was later restored and relocated across the street at the end of the Katy hiking/biking Trail in Frontier Park in 1978.
St. Charles is the first town on the west side of the Missouri River west of St. Louis. The area along the river is now a park with paved walk ways and statues commemorating the old days when St. Charles was a thriving river town. The old down town section is filled with the old brick building that have become trendy shops, art galleries and eateries. It is a popular location for those who are out for the day with family and friends looking for something different and unique.
There is a depot in Burlington, NC that looks so much like this one!! they have restored it, and they use it for concerts….. looks like a great place, even tho i haven’t been there… just driving by…. but they have planted trees on the side opposite the tracks, and you can’t see it as good as you can see this one!!! This is really a fabulous shot!!! love the sky!! excellent in black and white!
Thank you Sis, I was not sure about the B&W but thought I would give it a try.
Building has a real European feel to it but then the trim on the rooftop looks Oriental. Geez…what a mix! Looks to be a lovely old building and I like the b&w…give is real personality! Great job, dear bro!
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There is a depot in Burlington, NC that looks so much like this one!! they have restored it, and they use it for concerts….. looks like a great place, even tho i haven’t been there… just driving by…. but they have planted trees on the side opposite the tracks, and you can’t see it as good as you can see this one!!! This is really a fabulous shot!!! love the sky!! excellent in black and white!
Thank you Sis, I was not sure about the B&W but thought I would give it a try.
– barnsis
stunning !!!
Thank you Guendalyn
– barnsis
Building has a real European feel to it but then the trim on the rooftop looks Oriental. Geez…what a mix! Looks to be a lovely old building and I like the b&w…give is real personality! Great job, dear bro!
You are right Sis Geez! Thank you very much.
– barnsis
Very nice capture….
Thank you T
– barnsis
Great vintage image, love the old station!
Thank you, they have it painted a weird light green so I thought B&W was better?
– barnsis
Beautiful capture
Thank you
– barnsis
What a great surprise, thank you very much.
– barnsis
congratulations for your well deserved feature in the New Fuji Fine group !!!
my best, francis.
Thank you very much
– barnsis
Please don’t forget to add this Featured Image to our Monthly Featured Artworks Challenge #23 February ’12
February 2012
Sorry but I already have an image entered in that challenge, thank you regardless.
– barnsis
Thank you very much, I am honored and very appreciative!
– barnsis