Wadena in Wadena County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Northern Pacific Passenger Depot

1915

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 5, 2023

1. Northern Pacific Passenger Depot Marker

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Inscription. This property
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 46° 26.521′ N, 95° 8.282′ W. Marker is in Wadena, Minnesota, in Wadena County. It is at the intersection of Aldrich Avenue Southwest and 1st Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west on Aldrich Avenue Southwest. The marker is mounted directly on the subject building, just to the left of the right entrance on the front/south facade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Aldrich Avenue Southwest, Wadena MN 56482, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Minnesota.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Peterson-Biddick Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Red River Trail (approx. 0.9 miles away).

Regarding Northern Pacific Passenger Depot. National Register of Historic Places #88003012.

From the National Register Nomination:
Completed in 1915, the Northern Pacific Depot is a one-story, rectangular-shaped brick building with a hipped roof covered with asphalt shingles. It is surrounded on the east and west by a city park, to the north by the railroad right-of-way, and on the south by a paved parking lot in which is located a large bandstand owned and maintained by the city of Wadena.
The 25-foot x 93-foot brick Northern Pacific depot is a good example of an early 20th century standard design railroad station. It is the only railroad passenger depot standing in Wadena County, and it remains in very good condition. The steeply-pitched hipped roof and overhanging eaves give the building an unmistakable appearance. Original
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 5, 2023

2. Northern Pacific Passenger Depot Marker
(marker is mounted at knee-level, between the door and window)
features such as the double hung windows, station equipment, enameled tile wainscoting and terrazzo floor are intact.

Also see . . . Wadena Depot. Wikipedia entry:
Excerpt:

The Wadena Depot was operated by the Northern Pacific Railway from 1915 to 1971. The station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places for having local significance in the theme of transportation, and for representing the impact of the Northern Pacific Railway on the establishment and development of Wadena. Passenger service ceased in 1971, though the adjacent rail line remains in active use by the BNSF Railway. The building was restored in 2008 and now serves as a visitor center, railroad museum, and event venue.

(Submitted on September 28, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Northern Pacific Passenger Depot (<i>east elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 5, 2023

3. Northern Pacific Passenger Depot (east elevation)

Northern Pacific Passenger Depot (<i>northeast elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 5, 2023

4. Northern Pacific Passenger Depot (northeast elevation)

Northern Pacific Passenger Depot (<i>southwest elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 5, 2023

5. Northern Pacific Passenger Depot (southwest elevation)

Northern Pacific Passenger Depot (<i>south/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 5, 2023

6. Northern Pacific Passenger Depot (south/front elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 28, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.