About this property
The Watertown Depot in Watertown, Wisconsin, United States, is a railroad depot built in 1903 and operated by the Chicago and North Western Railway and the Milwaukee Road. The station served passengers from 1903 to June 1950. Afterwards, it serviced freight trains until 1976.
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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 79000086. It was listed on March 27, 1979.
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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 Chicago and Northwest Railroad Passenger Station listed on the National Register?
Chicago and Northwest Railroad Passenger Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 27, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Chicago and Northwest Railroad Passenger Station?
Chicago and Northwest Railroad Passenger Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chicago and Northwest Railroad Passenger Station?
The period of significance for Chicago and Northwest Railroad Passenger Station is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1903.
Can I research the history near Chicago and Northwest Railroad Passenger Station?
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