Troutdale founder John Harlow pushed for a rail depot in a way that reminds me somewhat of Jesse Settlemier's insistence on getting the rail through Woodburn.
Transportation is important for the development of a town.
Sometimes that is easier to see with rivers, which spur the development in the first place, but that is only the beginning of infrastructure.
We visited three connected Troutdale historical locations. (More posts to follow.)
We had amazing tours at the other two, so the depot -- where our time was self-guided -- did not stand out as much.
I suspect it is different if you are on a field trip, and maybe if you are really into trains.
However, it is still a part of the local history and has many artifacts.
This includes reminders of the many produce shipments that originated here.
It may also act as a bit of a local hub, with an event calendar and information handy.
COVID: It is all indoors, though there is a connected park with trails. I masked while there.
Accessibility: The building is split level. While there is a ramp that could allow access to part of the building, it is not accessible as a whole. It is a small building, and older, which I am sure is a factor.
https://www.troutdalehistory.org/depot-rail-museum
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