The image above shows the depot in the early 1900's.
Vintage images of the Northern Pacific Depot at Moclips
show the popularity
of the area as a tourist destination in the early 1900's. Literally
THOUSANDS of visitors came by train to this final stop along the
NPRY line on any given day. Aside from walking up the beach, the train was the only way to get to Moclips.
The depot at Moclips measured 40' by 100'. It had a waiting room,
ticket
office and freight room on the ground floor.
Upstairs was a two bedroom apartment for the station master.
A
raised wooden platform existed along the east side
of the building next
to the tracks.
With the production of the automobile and construction of new
roads, the necessity of train travel diminished. By the 1940's,
this once
thriving depot sat abandoned, only being used
by local youth as an indoor basketball
court.
In the 1950's the building was finally demolished.
One of the primary goals of our historical society is to rebuild the depot. This replica of the
NPRY depot from 100 years ago would become the permanent home of the
Museum
of the North Beach.
Because
of the structure's size, the new museum would have much larger and more complete
displays and a museum store. The museum office, a classroom and production
room would be located upstairs. Community functions and meetings
could be held there with room to spare.
If
you would like to be a part of this dream and can either donate
your
time, become a member, or provide some financial assistance please send us an email to kelly@moclips.org, or call us at the museum (360) 276-4441.
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