Northern Pacific Depot - Fargo, ND
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N 46° 52.475 W 096° 47.366
14T E 668450 N 5193599
701 Main Ave, Fargo. And Yes, it is right next to the R.R. tracks.
Waymark Code: WM11QQT
Location: North Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 12/05/2019
Views: 3
The Northern Pacific (NP) railway bridge across the Red River was completed in June of 1872. Railroad tracks were laid due west to Bismarck. The NP passenger depot was built in 1898 based on a design by Cass Gilbert. The depot had two huge fireplaces and a restaurant.
Information from NDSU Archives.
The building currently houses the offices of the Fargo Park District and has meeting room as well. The Park District building also houses a senior center.
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?:
The depot is used by the Fargo Parks department for office and meeting space.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Northern Pacific
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