Great Bend Kansas AT&SF Railroad Depot After Storm Real Photo Postcard

The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF) Depot in Great Bend, Kansas, was a critical hub for the town's agricultural economy, established in the late 19th century. This postcard documents the aftermath of a significant storm that struck on November 10, 1915, causing visible structural damage to the depot building. The AT&SF played a pivotal role in connecting burgeoning communities like Great Bend, facilitating the transport of goods, particularly wheat, and people across the American Midwest.