Rock Island Depot
National Register of Historic Places

Rock Island Depot

Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska
Listed
September 2, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000487

About this property

The Rock Island Depot in Lincoln, Nebraska is a historic railroad station which served passenger trains of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad (Rock Island Line) from 1893 to 1966. The station served trains including the Rock Island's Rocky Mountain Rocket (Chicago - Colorado Springs). When the Rocky Mountain Rocket was terminated on October 15, 1966, the Rock Island's passenger service was discontinued west of Omaha. Thus, Lincoln lost its passenger service at that time. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 3, 1971. The buildings are now occupied by a branch of Union Bank and Trust. Most of Lincoln's former Rock Island Line trackage has been converted to rail trails.

Location

1944 O St.
Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska
40.81364, -96.69317

Categories

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Sources

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

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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 September 2, 1971.

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, specifically around 1893.

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