DENVER CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

DENVER CITY, TX

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The Denver City Historical Museum is located in Denver City, Texas. It is an educational resource that focuses on the history of Denver City and the surrounding region. The museum seeks to preserve the history of this area and to educate the public on the stories of the people and places that have shaped the community. The museum displays artifacts, photographs, documents, and other media to tell the story of Denver City.

The museum is housed in the historic Denver City Train Depot, which was built in 1910. The depot was the first stop for the Denver City and Northern Railway, a train line that brought supplies, passengers, and mail to the area. The depot has been restored to its original condition, and the Denver City Historical Museum now occupies the facility.

The museum features exhibits on the history of the area, including its oil boom and ranching history. Visitors can learn about the early settlers, the people who lived on the ranches, and the oil boom that brought wealth and prosperity to the area. There are also exhibits about the railroad, the local businesses, and the development of the town.

The museum also sponsors a variety of events, such as lectures, field trips, and special exhibits. The museum offers educational programs for school groups, families, and adults. Visitors can also take advantage of the museum’s research library, which is full of books and documents related to the history of the region.

DENVER CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in DENVER CITY TX. US MID #8404801553

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).

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Old Santa Fe Depot (Seagraves, Texas) Historic Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF) Depot in Seagraves, Texas.
Old Santa Fe Depot (Seagraves, Texas) Historic Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF) Depot in Seagraves, Texas.
Old Santa Fe Depot (Seagraves, Texas) Historic Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF) Depot in Seagraves, Texas.
Old Hotel Texan (Seagraves, Texas) Historical marker for the old Hotel Texan in Seagraves, Texan. The plaque reads: Simpson Hotel - In 1917, the year the railroad town of Seagraves was platted, Alice Jenkins built this two-story hotel and named it the Hotel Texan. R. P. and Emma Simpson, who owned the Hotel Texan from 1922 to 1923, purchased it again in 1927 and reopened it as the Simpson Hotel. With its stucco exterior and modest detailing, the Simpson Hotel exhibits a style typical of small, early 20th century hotels in West Texas. It continued in operation until 1974. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1991.
Old Hotel Texan (Seagraves, Texas) Historic 1917 Hotel Texan in Seagraves, Texas. The name was changed in 1927 to the Simpson Hotel or Simpson Inn. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1991. It has been renovated and reopened as the Hotel Texan – a hotel and event venue.
Old Hotel Texan (Seagraves, Texas) Historic 1917 Hotel Texan in Seagraves, Texas. The name was changed in 1927 to the Simpson Hotel or Simpson Inn. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1991. It has been renovated and reopened as the Hotel Texan – a hotel and event venue.
5-13-21, Lubbock & Western SD40-2 4137 Built 2/80. At Terry County road 680 NE of Seagraves, TX.
5-13-21, Lubbock & Western SD40-2 4137 Built 4/80 as Burlington Northern 7289. To BNSF then FURX as 7289. At Terry County road 680 NE of Seagraves, TX.
5-13-21, GMTX GP38-2 2111 Ex. Rock Island 4301. Photo at Seagraves, TX.

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DENVER CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
505 N AVE C
DENVER CITY
TX
79323

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MID # 8404801553
Name DENVER CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name DENVER CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 752054062
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 32.965984, -102.831766
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 501
US Census Tract: 950200
US Census Block: 2041