Rock Island Depot
National Register of Historic Places

Rock Island Depot

El Reno, Canadian County, Oklahoma
Listed
March 7, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83002078

About this property

The Rock Island Depot is a one-story brick structure in El Reno, Oklahoma. Built in 1907 on the railroad tracks that ran along the western boundary of the Unassigned Lands that led to El Reno's settlement in 1889, it served as a passenger and freight terminal for the junction of the east–west and north–south lines of the Rock Island Railroad. The one-story building is notable for its length, 176 feet (54 m), but otherwise maintains the standard depot design. The architecture is Mission/Spanish Colonial Style. The roof is red tile and the exterior is red brick. Windows are double-hung and have white stone sills. Embellishments include stone keystones above the windows. Brick walls in front of the depot and on the platforms were originally installed. The depot was a working railroad station until the early 1970s. The Canadian County Historical Society then took ownership of the building, which now houses the Canadian County Historical Museum.

Location

400 W. Wade St.
El Reno, Canadian County, Oklahoma
35.53104, -97.95888

Categories

TRANSPORTATION
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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 March 7, 1983.

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 1889.

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