Chicago and Alton Railroad Depot - Higginsville, MO
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YoSam.
N 39° 04.407 W 093° 43.018
15S E 437980 N 4325172
Among the relatively few remaining Stick style buildings in Missouri is the Chicago and Alton railroad depot; fewer yet are extant Stick style depots with the physical integrity of the Higginsville depot.
Waymark Code: WM141G8
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 03/28/2021
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County of depot: Lafayette County
location of depot: 2109 Main Street, Higginsville
Built: 1889
Architectural Style: Stick
"Among the relatively few remaining Stick style buildings in Missouri is the
Chicago and Alton railroad depot; fewer yet are extant Stick style depots
with the physical integrity of the Higginsville depot. Constructed during
the winter of 1888-89 the depot represents the very last gasp of popular
use of Stick style in Missouri.
"The depot contains the traditional design features associated with Stick
style an irregular silhouette, eaves of considerable projection supported
by large brackets, diagonal brackets under the eaves serving as diagonal
bracing, exterior walls faced with vertical boards, battens and horizontal
clapboards. The intended communication of symbolizing the unseen structural
frame is obvious.
"The interior includes a half-story loft above the main block. The east wing
functioned as a baggage room. The main block has an identical front and back
façade and is nearly symmetrical with a projecting bay and dormer at center.
Windows are double-sashed with transoms identical to those over the doors.
There are three brick stove flues extending above the roofline.
"The depot parallels the railroad tracks on its long axis. A modest passenger
platform and sidewalk remain on the south side. The dimensions of the depot are as
follows: 50'3" x 24'5" for the main block (excluding the projecting bays) and 34'7"
x 20'5" for the attached freight room." ~ NRHP Nomination Form
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