WICHITA FALLS RAILROAD MUSEUM

WICHITA FALLS, TX

1950's Kids Playing on our swing set in our backyard in Wichita Falls, Texas. I'm in the middle, my sister, Diane, is on the left, and my brother, Al, is on the right. The photo was taken about 1955.
1950's Kids Credit: Stabbur's Master

The Wichita Falls Railroad Museum is a museum dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the railroads in Wichita Falls, Texas. The museum is located in downtown Wichita Falls and features a collection of artifacts, exhibits, and interactive displays that showcase the role of the railroads in shaping the history and culture of the region.

The museum is housed in a former railroad depot that was built in 1910 and served as a hub for rail transportation in the area for many years. The depot has been restored to its original condition and now houses a variety of exhibits that tell the story of the railroads in Wichita Falls.

Visitors to the museum can explore a collection of vintage locomotives, railcars, and other equipment that have been restored to their original condition. In addition, the museum features interactive exhibits that allow visitors to experience what it was like to work on the railroad, including a simulated train ride.

The Wichita Falls Railroad Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of rail transportation in Texas. With its extensive collection of artifacts and exhibits, the museum provides a fascinating glimpse into the past and a unique perspective on the role of the railroads in shaping the history and culture of the region.

WICHITA FALLS RAILROAD MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WICHITA FALLS TX. US MID #8404801499

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

1950's Kids Playing on our swing set in our backyard in Wichita Falls, Texas. I'm in the middle, my sister, Diane, is on the left, and my brother, Al, is on the right. The photo was taken about 1955.
1951 Brothers This is my brother, Al, (left) and me in our backyard in Wichita Falls, Texas. The photo was probably taken in 1951.
1951 Brothers These pictures were taken during the summer of 1951 in my backyard in Wichita Falls, Texas. My brother, Al, and me.
Clay County Courthouse (Henrietta, Texas) Historic 1884 Clay County Courthouse in Henrietta, Texas. Modifications in 1911 included removing the original mansard roof and central tower and installing the current octagonal domed cupola. The courthouse was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1962. The courthouse and the 1890 county jail were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 (NRHP No. 78002904 as the Clay County Courthouse and Jail). The courthouse and jail were also designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 1981.
Clay County Courthouse (Henrietta, Texas) Historic 1884 Clay County Courthouse in Henrietta, Texas. Modifications in 1911 included removing the original mansard roof and central tower and installing the current octagonal domed cupola. The courthouse was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1962. The courthouse and the 1890 county jail were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 (NRHP No. 78002904 as the Clay County Courthouse and Jail). The courthouse and jail were also designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 1981.
Clay County Courthouse (Henrietta, Texas) Historic 1884 Clay County Courthouse in Henrietta, Texas. Modifications in 1911 included removing the original mansard roof and central tower and installing the current octagonal domed cupola. The courthouse was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1962. The courthouse and the 1890 county jail were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 (NRHP No. 78002904 as the Clay County Courthouse and Jail). The courthouse and jail were also designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 1981.
Clay County Courthouse (Henrietta, Texas) Historic 1884 Clay County Courthouse in Henrietta, Texas. Modifications in 1911 included removing the original mansard roof and central tower and installing the current octagonal domed cupola. The courthouse was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1962. The courthouse and the 1890 county jail were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 (NRHP No. 78002904 as the Clay County Courthouse and Jail). The courthouse and jail were also designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 1981.
Clay County Courthouse (Henrietta, Texas) Historic 1884 Clay County Courthouse in Henrietta, Texas. Modifications in 1911 included removing the original mansard roof and central tower and installing the current octagonal domed cupola. The courthouse was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1962. The courthouse and the 1890 county jail were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 (NRHP No. 78002904 as the Clay County Courthouse and Jail). The courthouse and jail were also designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 1981.
Old Clay County Jail (Henrietta, Texas) Historic Clay County Jail in Henrietta, Texas. It was constructed in 1890 and used as a jail until 1973. The jail and 1884 county courthouse were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 (NRHP No. 78002904 as the Clay County Courthouse and Jail). The jail and courthouse were also designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 1981. The jail was also designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1986.
Old Clay County Jail (Henrietta, Texas) Historical marker for the 1890 Clay County Jail in Henrietta, Texas. The plaque states: Constructed in 1890 by the Pauly Jail Building and Manufacturing Company of St. Louis, Missouri, this is Clay County's third jail building. Construction of the jail included adjacent living quarters for law officers and their families. Stuccoed in 1929, the two story brick structure, with stone foundation and sills, boasts details of corbelled brick, rusticated stone, and pressed metal. Official use of the building was discontinued in 1973. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1986
Old Clay County Jail (Henrietta, Texas) Historic Clay County Jail in Henrietta, Texas. It was constructed in 1890 and used as a jail until 1973. The jail and 1884 county courthouse were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 (NRHP No. 78002904 as the Clay County Courthouse and Jail). The jail and courthouse were also designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 1981. The jail was also designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1986.
Henrietta Jr. High School (Henrietta, Texas) Historic Henrietta Jr. High School in Clay County, Texas. The building was built in 1928 as Walker High School. It became Henrietta Junior High in 1959.

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WICHITA FALLS RAILROAD MUSEUM
PO BOX 4242
WICHITA FALLS
TX
76308

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MID # 8404801499
Name WICHITA FALLS RAILROAD MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 751712163
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201210
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.861922, -98.534499
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 485
US Census Tract: 012000
US Census Block: 3013