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MoP Depot 1978, and now. Searcy AR. Old postcard on ebay.

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Searcy AR depot 1978 then and now

MoP Depot Searcy AR 1978 then and now

Postcard on ebay

The top picture is a postcard that is for sale right now on ebay and the building appears to be in great shape.  I don't think trains were anywhere near it in 1978 but it is called the MoP depot, there is an old railroad track on the side in the top picture, and it is in Searcy, AR. 

Nosy me. What does it look like now?  The second picture shows a more recent view.  Looks as if its days are numbered.

It is located on South Main if you'd like to drive by.  Perhaps the city of Searcy could try to restore it and preserve it as a historic building.

Comments (7)

James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Barbara.

Looking at the old photo compared to the current one, I agree, the structure is in it's final stages.  

Oct 17, 2020 12:56 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

It would be wonderful if Searcy could restore the building.  It would make a great little history center!

Oct 17, 2020 03:05 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Barbara - while some may wonder about the the state and any upcoming plans of the MoP Depot, I wonder about knowing more about the building and the site prior to 1978.  

Oct 17, 2020 05:57 AM
Barbara S. Duncan
RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR
GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR

James, it does not look good.  Hopefully, someone will care.

Oct 17, 2020 06:02 AM
Barbara S. Duncan
RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR
GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR

Myrl, a little train museum would be nice but there is a shortage of parking.

Oct 17, 2020 06:03 AM
Barbara S. Duncan
RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR
GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR

Michael, one of the Searcy Sleuths, said that it is still owned by Union Pacific, the railroad company.

Oct 17, 2020 06:05 AM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I have a large collection of post cards accumulated from every place I have lived. I use a few in my books. Some I never saw another one. 

All the best.

Sam Shueh

 

Nov 14, 2020 07:23 AM