My B&B records indicate that the first depot was built during 1883, but I believe that to be in error since that tracks were not put down until 1888. The original depot was a 20'-2" x 60'-1" combination structure. The waiting room was 19'-0" x 19'-5" and was located on the railroad south end of the structure. The ticket office was 11'-0" x 23'-0", it was located in the middle of the building. The baggage and freight room was 19'-0" x 27'-5", and was located on the railroad north end of the depot. The depot was heated by stoves, and illumined by oil lamps. A privy and coal shed were located on the station grounds. Circa 1934-1935, the Frisco engaged in a cost savings program, and several depots on the Highline were razed and replaced with modified boxcars, which served as station. I will get a more precise date for you. See https://thelibrary.org/lochist/frisco/depots/images/photos/p01223.jpg
Really interesting. By the notation of Broadway Street, I should be able to narrow down the location I hope. Thank you!
Here is the original station diagram. It was razed during November - December 1933, and replaced by the boxcar depot structure. The last passenger train passed through Peculiar on May 27, 1954. Thereafter, persons desiring to travel between Centropolis, MO and Clinton, MO were carried in the caboose of the local freight train. This "mixed" service lasted until 1967. The Frisco line that served Peculiar, the Clinton Subdivision of the Eastern Division, had several monikers, The Kansas City Osceola and Southern (KCO&S), The Blair Line, and The Highline. Searching the Frisco website with these strings will provide you with more information about the line that passed through Peculiar. There are also Public Timetables (PTT) and Employee Timetables (ETT) posted on this site. They will provide more information about the trains that served your community.
To add to what Karl has listed, the December 1991/January 1992 All Aboard from the defunct Frisco Museum had an article on Peculiar, MO. Along with the article is depot information and a grainy photograph of the "boxcar depot". https://thelibrary.org/lochist/frisco/allaboard/Optimized/1991_12-1_v6_4_01.pdf Best Regards,
Using Google earth, I think I have pinpointed what I am looking for. This is the exact spot of the Peculiar depot. Time to explore!
Peculiar, MO depot D36. http://www.frisco.org/shipit/index.php?attachments/aa1991-12-92-1-v6-4-pdf.37700/ Down at the Depot by Majorie Shackelford McCune, on page 6 has a first short article that gives the history of Peculiar, MO. The first Frisco right of way was built in 1871. Another article is on page 7,.Memory by Mrs. McCune, with the depot information and descriptions, a 1883 floor plan and a picture of the 1954 replacement depot.
