Since the railroad had been built in El Paso in 1881, the city was an important stop, connecting the East with the West of the United States. Goods were brought in, processed and distributed to locations in the U.S. or in Mexico. Passengers were transported as well. As a major trade stop, El Paso grew and its industries diversified, ranging from mining and smelting, cattle ranching and marketing to fabrication of jeans and cigars.
In 1906, six American railroad companies and the National Railway of Mexico had pooled their resources to build the Union Depot (background), thus making El Paso the first international station in the United States, with service to and from Mexico. The depot’s original red bricks were painted white during the 1940s. The original red exterior returned in the early 1980s during an extensive restoration project.
Fuente:
C.L. Sonnichsen Special Collections, University of Texas at El Paso Library. Collection Name: MS160 Hoppock Collection. Photo ID: MS160-6-1-033.
The image shows the railroad tracks, a passenger and a transportation train. In the background Juarez can be seen. The photograph was taken east of downtown El Paso - the Cortez and some other downtown buildings can be seen at the right edge of the image.
Since the railroad had been built in El Paso in 1881, the city was an important stop, connecting the East with the West of the United States. Goods were brought in, processed and distributed to locations in the U.S. or in Mexico. Passengers were transported as well. As a major trade stop, El Paso grew and its industries diversified, ranging from mining and smelting, cattle ranching and marketing to fabrication of jeans and cigars.
In 1906, six American railroad companies and the National Railway of Mexico had pooled their resources to build the Union Depot, thus making El Paso the first international station in the United States, with service to and from Mexico.
Fuente:
C.L. Sonnichsen Special Collections, University of Texas at El Paso Library. Collection Name: MS160 Hoppock Collection. Photo ID: MS160-6-1-059.
The Southern Pacific Locomotive No. 3420 is on display in front of the Union Station in 1960.
Since the railroad had been built in El Paso in 1881, the Southern Pacific was one of the companies which moved in and out of the city. Together with five other American railroad companies and the National Railway of Mexico it built the Union Depot in 1906, thus making El Paso the first international station in the United States, with service to and from Mexico.
Fuente:
C.L. Sonnichsen Special Collections, University of Texas at El Paso Library. Collection Name: MS160 Hoppock Collection. Photo ID: MS160-6-1-046.
The image shows the railroad and trains in 1960. They are probably close to downtown El Paso.
Since the railroad had been built in El Paso in 1881, the city was an important stop, connecting the East with the West of the United States. It was essential for the development of El Paso; goods were brought in, processed and distributed to locations in the U.S. or in Mexico. Passengers were transported as well. As a major trade stop, El Paso grew and its industries diversified, ranging from mining and smelting, cattle ranching and marketing to fabrication of jeans and cigars.
In 1906, six American railroad companies and the National Railway of Mexico had pooled their resources to build the Union Depot (background), thus making El Paso the first international station in the United States, with service to and from Mexico.
Fuente:
C.L. Sonnichsen Special Collections, University of Texas at El Paso Library. Collection Name: MS160 Hoppock Collection. Photo ID: MS160-6-1-054.
The image shows the railroad tracks and some trains leading to and from downtown El Paso in 1960. In the background some downtown buildings can be seen.
Since the railroad had been built in El Paso in 1881, the city was an important stop, connecting the East with the West of the United States. Goods were brought in, processed and distributed to locations in the U.S. or in Mexico. Passengers were transported as well. As a major trade stop, El Paso grew and its industries diversified, ranging from mining and smelting, cattle ranching and marketing to fabrication of jeans and cigars.
In 1906, six American railroad companies and the National Railway of Mexico had pooled their resources to build the Union Depot (background), thus making El Paso the first international station in the United States, with service to and from Mexico.
Fuente:
C.L. Sonnichsen Special Collections, University of Texas at El Paso Library. Collection Name: MS160 Hoppock Collection. Photo ID: MS160-6-1-057.
A railroad is on its way to or from El Paso in 1960. The exact location is unclear.
However, the railroad came to El Paso in 1881, which changed the city rapidly; El Paso became a hub of activity and grew from a sleepy village to a bustling city with the growth and diversification of industries. it connected East and West coasts and also was the first international station in the United States, with service to and from Mexico.
Fuente:
C.L. Sonnichsen Special Collections, University of Texas at El Paso Library. Collection Name: MS160 Hoppock Collection. Photo ID: MS160-6-1-037.
Fuente:
C.L. Sonnichsen Special Collections, University of Texas at El Paso Library. Collection Name: MS160 Hoppock Collection. Photo ID: MS160-6-1-024.
The railroad engine No. 4289 is on its way to or out of El Paso.
Since the railroad had been built in El Paso in 1881, the city was an important stop, connecting the East with the West of the United States. Goods were brought in, processed and distributed to locations in the U.S. or in Mexico. Passengers were transported as well. As a major trade stop, El Paso grew and its industries diversified, ranging from mining and smelting, cattle ranching and marketing to fabrication of jeans and cigars.
Fuente:
C.L. Sonnichsen Special Collections, University of Texas at El Paso Library. Collection Name: MS160 Hoppock Collection. Photo ID: MS160-6-1-036.
Cotton Belt railroad car loaded with station wagons
This Cotton Belt railroad car is loaded with new station wagons on a Southern Pacific train in 1960. It is probably stopping in El Paso.
Since the railroad had been built in El Paso in 1881, the city was an important stop, connecting the East with the West of the United States. Goods were brought in, processed and distributed to locations in the U.S. or in Mexico. Passengers were transported as well. As a major trade stop, El Paso grew and its industries diversified, ranging from mining and smelting, cattle ranching and marketing to fabrication of jeans and cigars.
In 1906, six American railroad companies and the National Railway of Mexico had pooled their resources to build the Union Depot, thus making El Paso the first international station in the United States, with service to and from Mexico.
Fuente:
C.L. Sonnichsen Special Collections, University of Texas at El Paso Library. Collection Name: MS160 Hoppock Collection. Photo ID: MS160-6-1-028.
Since the railroad had been built in El Paso in 1881, the city was an important stop, connecting the East with the West of the United States. Goods were brought in, processed and distributed to locations in the U.S. or in Mexico. Passengers were transported as well. As a major trade stop, El Paso grew and its industries diversified, ranging from mining and smelting, cattle ranching and marketing to fabrication of jeans and cigars.
In 1906, six American railroad companies and the National Railway of Mexico had pooled their resources to build the Union Depot (background), thus making El Paso the first international station in the United States, with service to and from Mexico. The depot’s original red bricks were painted white during the 1940s. The original red exterior returned in the early 1980s during an extensive restoration project.
Fuente:
C.L. Sonnichsen Special Collections, University of Texas at El Paso Library. Collection Name: MS160 Hoppock Collection. Photo ID: MS160-6-1-010.
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