National Register of Historic Places

Niles Railroad Depot

Niles, Berrien County, Michigan
Listed
September 18, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
09000085

About this property

Niles station is an Amtrak intercity train station in Niles, Michigan. The station is served by three daily Wolverine round trips and one daily Blue Water round trip. It is located on the Michigan Line (the former Michigan Central Railroad mainline), east of the former Benton Harbor Branch crossing and west of the former junctions with the South Bend and Air Line Branches. The station building was constructed by the Michigan Central in 1892 to a design by architects Spier and Rohns. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Michigan Central Railroad Niles Depot. The station was upgraded in 1988 and renovated again in 2003. Niles station was used as a filming location for Continental Divide, Midnight Run, and Only the Lonely, the latter of which spawned an annual tradition of adding Christmas lights and decorations around the station.

Location

598 Dey St.
Niles, Berrien County, Michigan
41.83731, -86.25210

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When was Niles Railroad Depot listed on the National Register?

Niles Railroad Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Niles Railroad Depot?

Niles Railroad Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Niles Railroad Depot?

The period of significance for Niles Railroad Depot is recorded as the industrial era.

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