National Register of Historic Places

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Depot

Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa
Listed
February 23, 1994
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
94000087

About this property

Atlantic station is an historic building located in Atlantic, Iowa, United States. The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad built the first tracks through the area in 1868. The city of Atlantic was founded at the time of the railroad construction. It grew to become the largest and the most significant community along the Rock Island lines between Des Moines and Council Bluffs. The present depot dates from 1898, and it is not a standard-plan depot for the railroad. The unusual design suggests it is the work of an architect, possibly from Chicago. It was built during a prosperous period for the railroad when it was able to replace its facilities along its mainline. The express freight and baggage building attached to the depot was built at the same time. The passenger depot replaced a frame combination passenger and freight depot a block away. Service included the CRI&P's Corn Belt Rocket and Rocky Mountain Rocket passenger lines. In the trains' final year there, the route was shortened to Chicago to Council Bluffs. Service ended on May 31, 1970; with the end of the Council Bluffs train. After its use as a depot, the building fell into disrepair before it was restored. It now houses the local chamber of commerce. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.

Location

Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa
41.41003, -95.01313

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Sources

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When was Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Depot listed on the National Register?

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1994.

What type of historic resource is Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Depot?

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Depot is recorded as the industrial era.

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