National Register of Historic Places

Chicago and Northwestern Depot

Wilmette, Cook County, Illinois
Listed
April 23, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75000658

About this property

The Chicago and Northwestern Depot is a former railway station in Wilmette, Illinois, which has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1975. The station served the Chicago and North Western Railway along what is now Metra's Union Pacific North Line. It was built in 1873 as a passenger station and became a freight station in the 1890s before closing in 1946. The station was relocated to its current location on June 13, 1974, and it has since been remodeled as a restaurant. The depot has been called "Wilmette's most historic building," and the Chicago Sunday Times referred to the station as "the finest station on the entire line" upon its opening.

Location

1135-1141 Wilmette Ave.
Wilmette, Cook County, Illinois
42.07764, -87.70570

Categories

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Sources

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When was Chicago and Northwestern Depot listed on the National Register?

Chicago and Northwestern Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 23, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Chicago and Northwestern Depot?

Chicago and Northwestern Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Chicago and Northwestern Depot?

The period of significance for Chicago and Northwestern Depot is recorded as the industrial era.

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