About this property
The Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Passenger Station is a historic building located in Burlington, Iowa, United States. The station was built by the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad in 1856. It is the oldest train depot in the upper Midwest that is still standing west of the Mississippi River.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 76000761. It was listed on October 21, 1976.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Passenger Station listed on the National Register?
Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Passenger Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 21, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Passenger Station?
Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Passenger Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Passenger Station?
The period of significance for Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Passenger Station is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1856.
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