National Register of Historic Places

Northern Pacific Railway Depot

Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota
Listed
September 4, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85001987

About this property

The Northern Pacific Railway Depot in Little Falls, Minnesota, United States, is a depot designed by notable architect Cass Gilbert in 1899. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Gilbert was a prominent architect in Minnesota, having designed the Minnesota State Capitol and other buildings. The Little Falls depot was one of Cass Gilbert's last works before he moved east to New York City. In 1899, the Northern Pacific Railway hired Gilbert to design a depot at a cost not exceeding $7,000. The depot, built of sandstone, wood, and brick, mixed the Shingle Style and American Craftsman style of architecture. The steeply pitched roof was originally covered with cedar shingles. The depot was in use until 1979, when a fire broke out and damaged the roof and the ladies' waiting room. A local community group acquired the building and renovated the building. It now houses the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce.

Location

200 1st St., NW
Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota
45.97826, -94.36994

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Little Falls Commercial Historic District
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0.3 mi
Morrison County Courthouse
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Weyerhaeuser, Charles A., and Musser, Richard Drew, Houses
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Little Falls Carnegie Library
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0.5 mi
Burton-Rosenmeier House
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When was Northern Pacific Railway Depot listed on the National Register?

Northern Pacific Railway Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 4, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Northern Pacific Railway Depot?

Northern Pacific Railway Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Northern Pacific Railway Depot?

The period of significance for Northern Pacific Railway Depot is recorded as the industrial era.

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