Wadena station facts for kids
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Wadena Depot
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The Northern Pacific Passenger Depot from the southwest
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| Location | 100 Aldrich Avenue Southwest, Wadena, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 46°26′31.5″N 95°8′17″W / 46.442083°N 95.13806°W |
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| Opened | 1915 |
| Closed | 1971 |
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Northern Pacific Passenger Depot
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| Area | Less than one acre |
| Built | 1915 |
| Built by | Nelson & Nelson |
| Architect | Northern Pacific Railway |
| NRHP reference No. | 88003012 |
| Designated | January 3, 1989 |
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 Wadena Depot
Location in Minnesota
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The Wadena Depot is an old train station in Wadena, Minnesota. It was a busy place for trains from 1915 to 1971. The station was built by the Northern Pacific Railway. It is now a special historic building.
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The Wadena Depot: A Historic Train Station
The Wadena Depot was once a very important train station. It served the town of Wadena, Minnesota, for many years. This building helped connect Wadena to other places. It played a big role in the town's growth.
A Look Back: Its History
The Northern Pacific Railway built the Wadena Depot in 1915. For over 50 years, it was a hub for people traveling by train. Trains brought new people and goods to Wadena. This helped the town become what it is today.
Passenger trains stopped using the station in 1971. However, the train tracks next to the building are still active. The BNSF Railway uses them for freight trains.
A Special Building
In 1989, the Wadena Depot was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes buildings that are important to American history. The depot was recognized for its role in transportation. It showed how much the Northern Pacific Railway helped Wadena grow.
What It Is Now
The old train station got a big makeover in 2008. It was carefully restored to look great again. Today, the Wadena Depot is a busy place once more. It serves as a visitor center for tourists. It also has a railroad museum, where you can learn about trains. People can even rent it for special events.
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