National Register of Historic Places

Rock Island Depot

Faribault, Rice County, Minnesota
Listed
April 5, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82003017

About this property

The Rock Island Depot is a historic railroad depot in downtown Faribault, Minnesota, United States, constructed by the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway in January 1902. The line was turned over to the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad in June of the same year. The depot was constructed for use as a passenger depot and originally contained four rooms. The central pavilion area, housing office and entry, was flanked by men and women's waiting rooms to the south and north; a baggage room occupied the room to the north of the ladies waiting room. After the 1930s, the building was converted to use as a combination passenger/freight depot. For a time, the depot was served by the famous Twin Star Rocket.

Location

3rd St. and 1st Ave.
Faribault, Rice County, Minnesota
44.29410, -93.26532

Categories

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Sources

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When was Rock Island Depot listed on the National Register?

Rock Island Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 5, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Rock Island Depot?

Rock Island Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Rock Island Depot?

The period of significance for Rock Island Depot is recorded as the industrial era.

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