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Jay Gould Private Railroad Car


category : Railroad History
Jay Gould Private Railroad Car—The "Atalanta" has luxurious interior with four staterooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, butler's pantry and bathroom.


Admission: Admission fee.
Hours: Daily, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Address: 223 W. Austin St.
Phone: 903/665-2513

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Jefferson Hotel

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Historic Homes Tours

Many of city's fine old homes are open during annual Historical Pilgrimage, first weekend in May and Candlelight Tour first two weekends in Dec. Others, below, are private residences and are generally open at times listed;

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Turning Basin River Boat Tour

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