Lawrence station (Kansas) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lawrence, KS
Lawrence Amtrak station (facing south), 2019
Location	413 East 7th Street Lawrence, KS 66044
Coordinates	38°58′16″N 95°13′50″W / 38.9712°N 95.2305°W / 38.9712; -95.2305
Owned by	BNSF Railway
Line(s)	BNSF Railway Topeka Subdivision
Platforms	1 side platform
Tracks	1
Construction
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Station code	LRC
History
Opened	1956
Traffic
Passengers (2017)	9,834  16.2%
Services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station Topeka toward Los Angeles Southwest Chief Kansas City toward Chicago
Former services Preceding station Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Following station Lecompton toward Los Angeles Main Line Eudora toward Chicago Vinland toward Ottawa Ottawa – Lawrence Terminus

The Lawrence train station is an important building in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It is also known as the Santa Fe Depot or Santa Fe Station. This station is used by Amtrak's Southwest Chief train, which travels across the country.

History of the Lawrence Station

The current Lawrence station was built in 1956. It was constructed by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. This new station replaced an older one from 1883. The original station was damaged by a big flood in 1951.

The new station officially opened on February 7, 1956. It has a special design called Mid-century modern. This style was popular in the middle of the 20th century.

A Historic Train Station

The Lawrence station is a very old and important building. It was added to the Register of Kansas Historic Places on November 18, 2017. Later, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 5, 2018. Being on these lists means the station is a special historical landmark.

Who Designed the Station?

The Lawrence train station was designed by two architects. Their names were Warren Jones and Warren Comen. They created the unique look of the building.