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. Now used as a town hall, the property has been on the

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since April 28, 2004.

History

The

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railroad line to

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was completed by the

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in 1876. Although the track existed, the depot wasn't built until 1913. The station first opened with both freight and passenger services. The depot was finally closed by the railroad in 1973. The station remained vacant until, in 1976, it was donated to the city of Manzanola. In 1991, a

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opened in the former waiting room area.

Restoration

Most of the building has been in a steady decline since the donation to the town in 1976. Until 2007, the only part of the station in use was the east side, with a small senior center. With the grand opening in November 2007, the new depot houses the town hall and police department. The construction was done by White Construction Group.

References

External links

Manzanola Santa Fe Depot / Town HallPicturePicture from Flickr
{{Registered Historic Places Manzanola Former railway stations in Colorado Railway stations on the National Register of Historic Places in Colorado Transportation buildings and structures in Otero County, Colorado Railway stations in the United States opened in 1913 1913 establishments in Colorado National Register of Historic Places in Otero County, Colorado Railway stations in the United States closed in 1973