Missouri Pacific Depot

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While the Garvey complex is well known in downtown Wichita, you might not realize that its predecessor was the Missouri Pacific Depot, an ornate late Victorian-era station located at 302 West Douglas. Built in 1900, it was the final depot location for the Missouri Pacific line in Wichita. Amenities included a first floor general waiting room finished in California redwood, featuring a chandelier. There was also a separate waiting room for ladies. The building was a striking one, with a tower on the southeast corner that rose 88 feet high. This depot was razed in 1965, just prior to the construction of the adjacent Century II complex.