Between 1908 and 1948 the Texas Electric Railway ran from Denison to Waco, linking Dallas to smaller cities. Plano's Interurban Station was completed in 1908. Now restored to its original condition, it contains memorabilia of railroad history. Building also housed large transformers that converted AC power to the DC power the cars used. In Haggard Park. Groups and private tours welcome, reservations recommended.
Location:
901 E 15th St., Plano Texas
Telephone
972-941-2117
Other History nearby:
(Carrollton) A W Perry Homestead Museum
(Dallas) Age of Steam Railroad Museum
(Greenville) American Cotton Museum
(Dallas) American Museum of The Miniature Arts
(Greenville) Audie Murphy Room
(Bristow) Bristow Historical Museum
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