The Dayton Historical Depot Society, formed in 1974 as a group of concerned citizens, worked to save Dayton’s Historic Depot. The following year, Union Pacific donated the Depot to the Society and work to restore the beautiful building began. The museum opened in 1981. In 1999, the Society’s responsibilities expanded when Gladys Boldman donated her estate and directed the Society to create an educational showplace. After many years of sorting, this second museum presents a unique view of one family’s 20th century collection.
Dayton Historical Depot Society
Board Members
Ginny Butler, President
Bobbette Hedman, Vice President
Jennie Dickinson, Treasurer
Kari Dingman, Secretary
Katy Wamble, Past President
Cathy Lee-Haight
Madeleine Shultice
Maura Trainor
Susan Hosticka
Robin Fitch
Boldman Committee Members
Sylvia Beuhler
Ginny Butler
Sharon Eaton
Larry Fairchild
Mary Luce
Susan Richter
Susie Rogers
Katy Wamble
Van Whysong
Staff
Karina Baker, Museum Director
Helen Peoples, Boldman House Manager & Society Curator
Mission Statement
The Dayton Historical Depot Society’s mission is to maintain and use its primary artifacts, the Depot building and the Boldman House, for the interpretation and education of local history. In keeping with their historical status, the Depot and the Boldman House will serve as resources for community use.
The Depot Society will continue the conservation of photographs, archives, video histories, and historical artifacts and also serve as a resource to encourage the preservation of local history. The Society’s collection will enhance its ability to educate and interpret without degrading the Depot’s or the Boldman House’s historical designations on the Local, State and National Registers of Historic Places.