National Register of Historic Places

Calmar Passenger Depot

Calmar, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Listed
March 21, 2011
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
11000137

About this property

The Calmar Passenger Depot is a historic building located in Calmar, Iowa, United States. It was built by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad in 1915 to replace the Depot Hotel that had been destroyed in a fire. The single-story building originally featured a 27 feet (8 m) canopy on its east side that was removed by the railroad in 1970. It was reconstructed in 1998. The passenger trains were on a line that ran between Madison, Wisconsin and South Dakota. They were discontinued in the 1960s. The former depot now houses restrooms for the Prairie Farmer Bike trail, which is adjacent to the building, farmers and flea markets, and other small community events. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.

Location

201 N Maryville St
Calmar, Winneshiek County, Iowa
43.18397, -91.86480

Categories

TRANSPORTATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Calmar Passenger Depot listed on the National Register?

Calmar Passenger Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 2011.

What type of historic resource is Calmar Passenger Depot?

Calmar Passenger Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Calmar Passenger Depot?

The period of significance for Calmar Passenger Depot is recorded as the industrial era.

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