A Romanesque Revival depot in Clarion, Iowa, built in 1898 and now home to the Rock Island Depot Railroad Museum and the local Chamber & Development office.
At a glance
The former Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad Passenger Station stands in Clarion, Iowa. Contractor A. H. Connor & Company of Cedar Rapids completed the single-story brick structure in 1898. The building measures 26 by 88.5 feet (7.9 by 27.0 m). In 1903 the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway acquired the BCR&N, and the depot served that railroad. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
History
Built for the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad, the station anchored rail service in Clarion. At one time 14 trains served the city. Clarion also had a Chicago Great Western Railway depot; that building is no longer extant. The depot was restored in 1984.
What you see
The building is a single-story Romanesque Revival structure in brick.
Cultural significance
The depot now operates as the Rock Island Depot Railroad Museum, with displays of local and railroad history. It also serves as the office for the Clarion Chamber & Development.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Clarion, Iowa
- Coordinates: 42.73, -93.7331
Practical information & getting there
The station is located in Clarion, Iowa, United States. Contact the Rock Island Depot Railroad Museum or Clarion Chamber & Development office for current opening hours.
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