Denison became an important North Texas rail center
when the Katy Railroad snubbed Sherman, the largest town in the area and
the Grayson County seat, because it refused to pay the subsidy that the
railroads expected of the towns that would profit from the lines.
When the Katy stopped at Denison, the Houston & Texas Central simply
extended their line from Sherman to meet it. Eventually, five rail
lines would run through Denison.
I think this station is among the nicest in the state.
Unfortunately, it has been almost a year since I visited it and I do not
recall the details about the station's age or history. I will endeavor
to find out, however, and when I do, I will post the information here.
Detail of Main Entrance Window
View of Interior
I know, it is a dark picture. I did not anticipate the need for
a flash that day so I did not have it with me.
Rear View
Before fiber optics there were lots of wires and
glass insulators alongside the railroad tracks. You can still see them
in many places, but they are becoming increasingly rare.
