National Register of Historic Places

Duluth Union Depot

Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota
Listed
December 9, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
71001028

About this property

The St. Louis County Depot is a historic railroad station in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It was built as a union station in 1892, serving seven railroads at its peak. Rail service ceased in 1969 and the building was threatened with demolition until it reopened in 1973 as St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center (The Depot). Train service also resumed from 1974 to 1985, by Amtrak. Owned today by St. Louis County, the building houses two museums (Lake Superior Railroad Museum, and St. Louis County Historical Society Museum), two performing arts organizations (DSSO and Minnesota Ballet), and serves as the departure point for the North Shore Scenic Railroad.

Location

5th Ave., W. and Michigan St.
Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota
46.78148, -92.10390

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Duluth Union Depot listed on the National Register?

Duluth Union Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 9, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Duluth Union Depot?

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

What is the period of significance for Duluth Union Depot?

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

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