WATSEKA UNION DEPOT
WATSEKA, IL
Watseka Union Depot is a historic railway station located in Watseka, Illinois. The station was built in 1903 by the Illinois Central Railroad and served as an important transportation hub for many years. The station was designed in the Romanesque Revival style, which was popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The station features a large waiting room, ticket office, baggage room, and a telegraph office. The exterior of the station is made of red brick and stone, and features a large clock tower and ornate decorative details. The station is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been restored to its original condition.
Today, the station serves as a museum and community center. Visitors can learn about the history of the station and the role it played in the development of the town of Watseka. The station also hosts community events and activities throughout the year, including concerts, art shows, and holiday celebrations.
Watseka Union Depot is a unique and important piece of Illinois history, and a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the state's rich railway heritage.
WATSEKA UNION DEPOT is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WATSEKA IL. US MID #8401700718
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).
Contact WATSEKA UNION DEPOT
- telephone: 8154322186
WATSEKA UNION DEPOT
PO BOX 118
WATSEKA
IL
60970-0118
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WATSEKA UNION DEPOT Information
MID # | 8401700718 |
Name | WATSEKA UNION DEPOT |
Alternate Name | |
Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 363599189 |
NTEECC | |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201205 |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 40.779228, -87.725786 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 17 FIPS County Code: 075 US Census Tract: 950400 US Census Block: 1041 |