Chicago, Milwaukee and Saint Paul Railway Passenger Depot

Story

The Passenger Depot was built with several different architectural styles: Mediterranean, Georgian Revival, Prairies School & Chicago Commercial. The architect was A.O Lagerstrom. It was built in 1927 at a cost of $300,000. It was built to be a stop for the Chicago, Milwaukee and Saint Paul Railway. It is currently used as the passenger depot for Amtrak. The Passenger Depot has also been known as Milwaukee Road Passenger Depot and Amtrak Depot.

Historic Significance

Nominated for historical importance as a rail-related transportation facility. It became a National Historical Place in December 1997. The Passenger Depot section is architecturally intact but in poor repair. Under modern updates, the original floor, wall and ceiling material remain intact. The breezeway section is historically intact other than the construction of the north and south facades that enclose it. The baggage and freight section retain its historic integrity.