Interurban Railway Museum

How did I not know about this well kept secret in Plano?!  This railway museum is in downtown Plano which we hardly ever go to. However, I grew up just south of Plano and never heard of it.  I've lived here for two years now and just recently learned of it.  I took the kids for the first time a few months ago, and I was very impressed.  Let me explain.

It's the same building used in the 1800's that was the substation for this Interurban Railway that ran from Denison to Downtown Dallas.  It was a really big deal because it used electricity and because it connected people all across North Texas.  Many parts of the original building have been preserved and are still there.  Inside, you get some background on how Plano was settled and started.  There are many great blown up black and white photograps all over the place.  If you like to see how people dressed and what old towns looked like (cars, horses, buildings, roads) then you will be in for a treat. 

It is a small building, so dont' be misled by the name 'museum'.  It's just two rooms and a hallway!  Also, inside, they talk to the kids about how they converted A/C power to D/C power and then they get to figure out now to put wires together to make a light bulb light up.  My older ones stayed in that room for about an hour!!!

We went today for the second time to show the place to my mom.  There is an old railcar sitting outside the building, but they're in the middle of renovating it and cleaning it up so we weren't able to walk inside of it.  Insha'Allah next time we will.

Admission is free, donations recommended.  Check it out if you're local!
Interurban Museum