National Register of Historic Places

Wabash Railroad Station and Freight House

Columbia, Boone County, Missouri
Listed
October 10, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79001351

About this property

Columbia station is a historic train station and headquarters of Columbia Transit located in Columbia, Missouri, United States. The building was constructed in 1909 as the terminus of the Columbia Branch of the Wabash Railroad (now Columbia Terminal Railroad). It is a one-story, H plan, Tudor Revival style building constructed of locally quarried rock faced ashlar cut stone. In 2007, the building underwent renovation and restoration and was expanded to accommodate offices for Columbia's public transportation. The project, costing over $2.5 million, was intended to make the station a multi-model transportation center. It was certified at the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Level, meaning it meets national standards for energy efficiency and sustainable construction. The station is the busiest bus stop in Columbia and served as a pickup point for Megabus until September of 2015. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 as the Wabash Railroad Station and Freight House. It is located in the North Village Arts District.

Location

126 N. 10th St.
Columbia, Boone County, Missouri
38.95368, -92.32610

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Sources

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When was Wabash Railroad Station and Freight House listed on the National Register?

Wabash Railroad Station and Freight House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Wabash Railroad Station and Freight House?

Wabash Railroad Station and Freight House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Wabash Railroad Station and Freight House is recorded as the industrial era.

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