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In 1904, Southern Railway constructed the freight station at the corner of Basin Street and Saint Louis Street. The site was located outside the original city in an area that was considered useless swampy land. The station was used by Southern and the New Orleans Terminal Company. |
In 1904, Southern Railway constructed the freight station at the corner of Basin Street and Saint Louis Street. The site was located outside the original city in an area that was considered useless swampy land. The station was used by Southern and the New Orleans Terminal Company. |
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The railroad vacated the building in 1975 and it sat vacant for many years. The Valentino Family purchased the building and began renovation in 2004. The front of the building retained stations 1904 classic architecture. |
The railroad vacated the building in 1975 and it sat vacant for many years. The Valentino Family purchased the building and began renovation in 2004. The front of the building retained stations 1904 classic architecture. The building now housed offices for their hotel business as well as other tenants. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.basinstation.com/ |title=Basin St. Station |accessdate=24 June 2014}}</ref> |
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The building now housed offices for their hotel business as well as other tenants. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.basinstation.com/ |title=Basin St. Station |accessdate=24 June 2014}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:07, 24 June 2014
Southern Railway Freight Office | |
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| Freight Station | |
 Basin Street Station | |
| General information | |
| Location | 1201 St. Louis St. New Orleans, LA |
| Operated by | Southern Railway |
| History | |
| Opened | 1904 |
| Closed | 1975 |
In 1904, Southern Railway constructed the freight station at the corner of Basin Street and Saint Louis Street. The site was located outside the original city in an area that was considered useless swampy land. The station was used by Southern and the New Orleans Terminal Company.
The railroad vacated the building in 1975 and it sat vacant for many years. The Valentino Family purchased the building and began renovation in 2004. The front of the building retained stations 1904 classic architecture. The building now housed offices for their hotel business as well as other tenants. [1]
References
- ^ "Basin St. Station". Retrieved 24 June 2014.
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