
Berea Union Depot #43-18
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N 41° 22.855 W 081° 51.269
17T E 428551 N 4581396
Historical marker at the old Berea Depot, now a restaurant.
Waymark Code: WM3N7N
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2008
Views: 33
"The Berea Union Depot, a significant hub in the railroad networks of northeasy Ohio from the time of its construction in 1876 until its closing in 1958, is an unusual, but well-designed example of Victorian Gothic Architecture. With the development of an expanding stone quarry industry in the area, Berea and its railroad facilities grew rapidly and by the early 1870s developers and townspeople alike called for the construction of a new passenger anf freight station. When this Berea sandstone station was completed and then dedicated on May 3, 1876, the Cleveland Plain Dealer called the building 'the finest facility outside the big cities.' From 1958 until 1980, the building remained closed until it began a second life, restored as a restaurant and gathering place."
Marker Number: 43-18
 County: Cuyahoga
 Significance of Location: Building or House
 Bicentenial Mark: yes
 Additional Coordinate: Not Listed
 Additional Coordinate description: Not listed
 Website address: Not listed

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