When Dallas Took the Train – A Lecture by Bob Laprelle
Join us for this FREE lunchtime lecture with Bob LaPrelle who will share insight on how the cities infrastructure was shaped by the Union Terminal Company and discuss the creation of the Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco, Texas, and it’s connection and history to Fair Park.
About the speaker
Bob LaPrelle is the president of Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco, Texas. Bob LaPrelle is the president of Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco, Texas. Bob LaPrelle is a 30-year veteran in the field of historic railway preservation and museums. He has served as Executive Director/CEO of the Museum of the American Railroad since 1988, and three prior years as a board trustee. Mr. LaPrelle has placed an emphasis on the cultural history and technology aspects of railroad museums and their role in communities as an educational resource and tourism destination. LaPrelle recently led the successful effort to move the Museum to a significantly larger venue in North Texas to expand collections and serve a broader audience.
Distance From Key Points of Interest
- Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center: 2.41 miles
- Dallas Love Field Airport: 7.46 miles
- DFW International Airport: 18.25 miles
- AT&T Stadium: 19.41 miles
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