Quixdraw Loc: x

I had intended to spend an hour or so around the Depot getting a more comprehensive, architectural approach to the set of photos. To that end, I brought my DF with AF S Nikkor 24-120 1:4 mounted. Unfortunately, plans changed, so I had a very short time to get some photos, and at least give you a feel for the complex. The late afternoon light is attractive, I think. The photos by necessity along the Sunny side of the buildings.

Quote from the Historical Society
The Billings Depot was built in 1909 for use by three railroad companies: Northern Pacific, Great Northern, and Chicago, Burlington and Quincy. Designed in the Beaux Arts Eclectic style, the four original buildings included the main depot building, railroad lunch room, postal building and an office building. The depot building was designed by the Northern Pacific Railroad’s chief engineer and featured a spacious waiting area for 200 passengers, a gentlemen’s smoking room, a ladies’ waiting room, a baggage area and service offices. These buildings are the center of Billings’ town site district, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

A bit of trivia, it was used as a site to film scenes in the movie Far and Away with Tom Cruse and Nicole Kidman. Currently it is home to an award winning Wedding Venue.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Good set QD.

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

Great shots of a lovely place! Thanx for sharing!

Quixdraw Loc: x

Thanks very much!

Quixdraw Loc: x

Thanks! I've got to see if I can find a legal way to get inside. The waiting room / venue area is supposed to be rather grand.

tommystrat Loc: Bigfork, Montana

What a grand old building, and a nice bit of history to go along with it! Thanks for more Montana, QD!

Quixdraw Loc: x

Thanks! Really interesting, as is the whole district surrounding it. Plenty photo ops!

NMGal Loc: NE NM

You had fun with the lighting. Really nice.

Quixdraw Loc: x

Light and shadow! I got there a bit later than planned, and so got the light, flip side is I had to move fast. Thanks very much!

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Thanks for sharing your superb images of the Historic Billings, MT railroad depot.

Quixdraw Loc: x

Thanks a lot, always appreciate your comments!

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Lets fine an illegal way in?

Quixdraw Loc: x

Nah, I'm a straight shooter. Just have to catch the right person and ask, generally friendly out here.

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Great light and shots 🧡🧡🧡🧡

Quixdraw Loc: x

Thanks a lot!