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(rshsdepot) Louisiana, MO
From Altamomt Press=2E=2E=2E
Railroad history depicted in Louisiana, MO mural=20
Those interested in Kansas City Southern Railway history might wish to
visit Louisiana, MO to see a mural, entitled, "Railroads of Louisiana"=2E =
KCS
and others contributed to the painting of the mural by artist, Holly
Dehner, which was completed earlier this year=2E It can be seen on the
Louisiana Icehouse in the 300 block of South Main Street=2E=20
The mural depicts the two railroads presently serving Louisiana, KCS and
BNSF=2E The railroads intersect at the west approach to a railroad bridge
that spans the Mississippi River=2E Constructed in 1872, the bridge is the=
oldest turn-span bridge in the world=2E=20
A depot once served by KCS still stands in Louisiana, MO at South Third
Street on the north bank of Noix Creek=2E The unoccupied depot is being
restored by the Louisiana Historical Preservation Society=2E - KCS News,
courtesy Larry W=2E Grant
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The Railroad Station Historical Society maintains a database of existing
railroad structures at: http://www.rrshs.org
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