National Register of Historic Places

Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Freight House

Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota
Listed
July 12, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77000773

About this property

The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Freight House is a historic former railway station in Stillwater, Minnesota, United States, built in 1883 as a passenger and freight depot for the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway (better known as the Milwaukee Road). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 for having local significance in the themes of commerce, communications, engineering, and transportation. Its notability derives in part from its long service to Stillwater; nearly all goods shipped to and from the city passed through this station, and up to the 1920s it hosted critical telegraph and Railway Express Agency offices. The building is also noted as a somewhat rare example of a combination freight and passenger station, and for the engineering of its internal wood construction. It is also a contributing property to the Stillwater Commercial Historic District. The station closed in 1970 and now houses the Freight House Restaurant.

Location

233--335 Water St.
Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota
45.05495, -92.80438

Categories

COMMERCEENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATIONCOMMUNICATIONS
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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 Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Freight House listed on the National Register?

Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Freight House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 12, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Freight House?

Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Freight House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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