Northern Pacific Train Depot in downtown Sandpoint.

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The original train depot for Sandpoint was on the east side of the tracks. Sandpoint sprung up on both sides of those tracks. This picture in 1890 shows the depot at the far left and some of the wood frame businesses on the right. Courtesy of the Bonner County Historical Museum.

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By Mary Garrison
BURLINGTON NORTHERN STATION In 1882 the Northern Pacific Railroad rumbled to a stop in Sandpoint, Idaho. The arrival opened a trade route for timber from North Idaho to the east coast and freight to the west coast. Passengers arrived and small…