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Galveston Railroad Museum
United States historic place / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Galveston Railroad Museum is a railroad museum housed in the former Santa Fe Railroad station, at 25th and Strand in Galveston, Texas. The Museum is owned and operated by the Center for Transportation and Commerce, a non-profit organization.[2]
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Santa Fe Union Station | |
![]() Santa Fe Union Station | |
Location | 123 Rosenberg Ave., Galveston, Texas |
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Coordinates | 29°18′23″N 94°47′52″W |
Built | 1932 (1932) |
Website | Galveston Railroad Museum |
Part of | The Strand Historic District (ID70000748[1]) |
RTHL No. | 7178 |
Significant dates | |
Designated NHLDCP | May 11, 1976 |
Designated CP | January 26, 1970 |
Designated RTHL | 1983 |
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The museum was established with funds from Galveston businesswoman and philanthropist Mary Moody Northen and the Moody Foundation.[3]