Iowa Falls Union Depot
Iowa Falls businessman E.S. Ellsworth founded the Des Moines, Iowa Falls & Northern Railroad (DMIF&N) in 1899 with the intention of connecting Iowa Falls to Des Moines. They utilized the IC facilities in Iowa Falls for their local services. The IC decided to upgrade its facilities in 1902. The new depot was typical of the second generation IC depots in Iowa. It featured their standard floor plan, brick walls, a hipped roof, and simple interior finishings. It served as a union depot until 1908 when the DMIF&N was acquired by the St. Paul & Des Moines Railroad, a subsidiary of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. They built their own bridge across the Iowa River, and their own frame depot southeast of the union depot in 1909. The union depot continued to serve the Illinois Central until it discontinued passenger service in Iowa Falls. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
Preceding station | Illinois Central Railroad | Following station | ||
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Alden toward Sioux City
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Sioux City – Chicago | Rathon toward Chicago
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References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ Tracy Ann Cunning; Nicholas L. Pitsch; James Beranek; Rebecca Conard. "Iowa Falls Union Depot". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-11-09. with photos