Dows RR Depot and Welcome Center, Dows, IA
N 42° 39.458 W 093° 29.978
15T E 459050 N 4722917
This historical Burlington Northern/Rock Island depot, built in 1896, was the first train station to be constructed in Wright County.
Waymark Code: WMBR3E
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2011
Views: 5
This historical Burlington Northern/Rock Island depot, built in 1896, was the first train station to be constructed in Wright County. It operated as a depot until 1980 and was then restored by the Dows Historical Society eight years later to create today’s Dows Depot Welcome Center. The center offers a wide selection of travel information, Iowa souvenirs, and hand made items. A museum with railroad memorabilia and items of local historical significance are on display at the south end of the building. Restrooms and a telephone are also available for the tourists’ convenience. The depot was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
Welcome Center and Museum
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Burlington Northern/Rock Island
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