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Chicago and Alton Railroad Depot
Independence, Missouri 64050
- Online
- Year(s)/Era: 1879
- Type of Place: Building, Site, Structure
- Nomination: The Chicago & Alton Railroad Depot is believed to be the only completely restored, two-story train depot in Missouri. Built in 1879, the entire depot was moved in 1996 to its current location and community fundraising proofed fruitful toward the goal of restoring the once-decaying building. Today, the depot is owned by the City of Independence and operated by volunteers. The entire depot is furnished to appear as it did in the late 1800s.
- Most notable attribute(s): As the only completely restored two-story train depot in the state, the building itself is the depot’s most notable attribute.
- Special designations or recognitions: Local Register of Historic Places
- Three words to describe: Historic, One-of-a-kind, Wonderful
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Local Government:
City of Independence, MO
Independence, Missouri 64050