Santa Fe Depot
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Lawrence station is a train station in Lawrence, Kansas, United States, served by Amtrak's Southwest Chief train. Built in 1956 to replace an older station, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2018 as Santa Fe Depot. The Lawrence station was built by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (Santa Fe) to replace an 1883-built station which was damaged by the Great Flood of 1951. Demolition of the old building began on April 15, 1955; the new station building opened on February 7, 1956. Built in a Mid-Century Modern style, it was designed by Warren Corman and Warren Jones. The Santa Fe built stations of similar style at Arkansas City, Hutchinson, and Topeka. Amtrak took over intercity passenger rail service in the United States in May 1971. Of the four daily round trips that served Lawrence, the San Francisco Chief and ex-Grand Canyon were discontinued, while Amtrak continued the Texas Chief and Super Chief/El Capitan. Lawrence was also served by the Chief, which had been discontinued in 1968 but was revived for three months in 1972. The Super Chief/El Capitan became the Super Chief in 1973 and the Southwest Limited in 1974, and finally the Southwest Chief in 1984. The Texas Chief was renamed Lone Star in 1974 and discontinued in 1979, ending Chicago–Texas service via Lawrence. A $1.5 million project in 2011 added an accessible platform and new lighting. The neon signs on the canopy reading "Lawrence" were replaced, while the red "Santa Fe" sign over the entrance was replaced with a similar blue "Amtrak" sign. BNSF Railway donated the station building to the City of Lawrence in 2017. A $1.8 million renovation in 2018 included a new roof, electric, and HVAC systems; accessibility improvements; and other work. A larger parking lot was added the next year. The station was added to the Register of Kansas Historic Places on November 18, 2017, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018. Media related to Lawrence station (Kansas) at Wikimedia Commons Lawrence, KS – Station history at Great American Stations (Amtrak)
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When was Santa Fe Depot listed on the National Register?
Santa Fe Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 5, 2018.
What type of historic resource is Santa Fe Depot?
Santa Fe Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Santa Fe Depot?
The period of significance for Santa Fe Depot is recorded as the industrial era.
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