The Heritage Center: Springfield’s Big Four Station

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Springfield’s grand passenger depot on Washington Street, The Big Four Station, opened in 1911 and for decades was a bustling place.

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In 1924 alone, there was an average of 3,000 freight cars and 40 passenger and express trains going through Springfield daily.

After cars became more affordable following WWII, train travel diminished and the depot was eventually demolished in 1969.

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At the Heritage Center, images and the original benches help keep memories of that time alive.