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First Blair Railroad Depot
The First Sioux City & Pacific depot at Blair, Nebraska was built near the center of town shortly after the track was completed in 1869.  The second more elaborate depot was constructed at the crossing with the CStPM&O two blocks further east in 1880.  The 24' x 64' frame structure was set at an angle to accommodate both railroads.  The photo shows this depot and a SC&P train about 1910 The Omaha Road track and crossing is just the other side of the depot.  

Photo form the J.C. Seacrest Collection.
Scan from Chicago & North Western Historical Society Magazine     Fall 1997 Issue       [link to article]            Catalog No. DPT-0008

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