This photo shows the New Glarus train depot around 1984, capturing a look at the building and its surroundings that would be unfamiliar to many residents today. The image, which surfaced on eBay, offers a small but revealing snapshot of how this part of New Glarus once looked during an earlier chapter of the community’s history.

One of the first details that stands out is the depot’s exterior, which appears noticeably different from what visitors know today. The photo also preserves an interesting bit of local trivia: the posted prices for using the bike trail in 1984. In the distance, Erb Implement can be seen with farm equipment on display, a reminder of the area’s strong connection to agriculture and rural life.