Name/Title
Winter Scene at Waldron Train DepotDescription
A black-and-white photograph of the Waldron Train Depot / Rail Station. Snow covers the ground, rail tracks, and roof of the station. In the foreground, to the left of the image, a train can be seen pulling into the station. A plume of steam or smoke erupts from the train's chimney. Several men stand in the center background of the photograph, just in front of the depot building.Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
PhotocopySubject
Hucksters; Wagons; Chapman'sSubject Person or Organization
Chapman'sSubject Place
Neighborhood
WaldronTownship
Liberty TownshipCounty
Shelby CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaContext
According to an inscription card originally included with the photograph, the rail road started in 1853. Ed Berauer was the depot agent for over 50 years, followed by Earl Morgan for several years. The depot closed c. 1957.Collection
Vicki FranklinAcquisition
Accession
2024.034Source or Donor
Vicki FranklinAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Place
Neighborhood
WaldronTownship
Liberty TownshipCounty
Shelby CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Lower left cornerTranscription
BIG FOUR R. R. STA. / WALDRON / IND. / M. PRO 10 / 20Language
EnglishType
InscriptionLocation
Back of photographTranscription
ALDRON COMMUNITY CLUB / WALDRON, IND, -46182 / Scott PopeLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PencilType
InscriptionLocation
Inscription cardTranscription
RAIL ROAD STARTER 1853. ED BERAUER / WAS DEPOT AGENT OVER 50 YRS THEN / THEN EARL MORGAN - SEVERAL YEARS. / DEPOT CLOSED ABOUT 1957Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
MarkerCreate Date
October 18, 2024Update Date
July 21, 2025
