Dwight Chicago and Alton Railroad Depot - Dwight, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member cldisme
N 41° 05.571 W 088° 25.675
16T E 380076 N 4550046
Built in 1891, the Dwight Railroad Depot still serves the community today.
Waymark Code: WM2WP7
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 12/31/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 19

Originally the Chicago & Alton Railroad Depot, this limestone structure was built in 1891. It continued to serve as a passenger depot until 1971 until Amtrak service began in the mid-1980's.

The depot also serves as offices for the Dwight, IL Chamber of Commerce and meeting space for the Dwight Historical Society.
Street address:
119 West Main Street
Dwight, IL USA
60420


County / Borough / Parish: Livingston County, IL

Year listed: 1982

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event

Periods of significance: 1875-1899

Historic function: Transportation

Current function: Commerce/Trade

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Privately owned?: Not Listed

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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