About this property
Grand Island station, otherwise known as the Burlington Railroad Depot in Grand Island, Nebraska is a historic railroad station which served trains of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad (Burlington Route). The Prairie style station was constructed in 1911. It was likely designed by Walter T. Krausch, who designed many CB&Q depots, however the documentation of the depot was lost in a 1922 fire.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 14001013. It was listed on December 2, 2014.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Burlington Railroad Depot listed on the National Register?
Burlington Railroad Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 2014.
What type of historic resource is Burlington Railroad Depot?
Burlington Railroad Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Burlington Railroad Depot?
The period of significance for Burlington Railroad Depot is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1911.
Can I research the history near Burlington Railroad Depot?
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