National Register of Historic Places

Union Station

Joliet, Will County, Illinois
Listed
July 31, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
78001200

About this property

Joliet Union Station is an inactive Beaux-Arts train station in downtown Joliet, Illinois, built in 1912. Union Station was constructed as part of a large improvement project for the six railroads serving Joliet, which converged on the city as an important rail transportation hub just outside Chicago. At its peak, Union Station served over 100 intercity trains per day, with additional commuter and interurban service. Joliet Union Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, in recognition of its architecture and its contribution to the city's railroad history. Amtrak and Metra trains served the station until 2014, and it was fully replaced by the Joliet Transportation Center in 2018. The station is owned by the city of Joliet, and is currently operated as a banquet hall.

Location

50 E. Jefferson St.
Joliet, Will County, Illinois
41.52440, -88.07983

Categories

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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 Union Station listed on the National Register?

Union Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Union Station?

Union Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Union Station?

The period of significance for Union Station is recorded as the civil_war era.

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