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Florence Florence ( ; it, Firenze ) is a city in Central Italy and the capital city of the Tuscany region. It is the most populated city in Tuscany, with 383,083 inhabitants in 2016, and over 1,520,000 in its metropolitan area.Bilancio demografico an ...
community of
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. Originally built in 1887 at 28th and Grebe in downtown Florence, the Depot closed in 1966. It was moved to its present location in 1971, and has been used as a historical railroad museum since 1976. The depot is operated by the Florence Historical Foundation and features exhibits about the local railroads and the depot's history. The site also features an 1890
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Constructed in 1888 as part of a train line from Omaha to Sioux City, the Florence Depot was used as a commuter station, mail drop off and large cargo such as coal, lumber, stone and ice.Roberts, K. (2003
"A stroll around friendly Florence"
''Omaha World-Herald.'' 9/23/03. Retrieved 6/18/07.


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Modern photo of Florence Depot and Museum Information


Several photos of the interior and exterior of the Florence Depot Museum. Landmarks in North Omaha, Nebraska Former railway stations in Omaha, Nebraska Former Chicago and North Western Railway stations Railway stations in the United States opened in 1898 Railway stations closed in 1966 Museums in Omaha, Nebraska Railroad museums in Nebraska {{Omaha-stub