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Old Depot Museum

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Old Depot Museum

Ottawa, KS | Franklin County

County history is well displayed inside this restored 1888 two-story limestone Santa Fe depot. Learn about Silkville, Bleeding Kansas, the early chautauquas at historic Forest Park, and the 1951 flood. A favorite and humorous exhibit is of Ottawa photographer William "Dad" Martin whose trick photography portrays larger-than-life scenes by superimposing images of people, produce, and animals. (NRHP)

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Architecture    Attractions    Bleeding Kansas    Historic Depot    History    Museum    NRHP    Railroad
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