Property Record
116 S Railroad St
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Chicago and North Western Railroad Depot |
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| Other Name: | Eagle River Historical Society |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 24521 |
| Location (Address): | 116 S Railroad St |
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| County: | Vilas |
| City: | Eagle River |
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| Year Built: | 1923 |
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| Survey Date: | 19982023 |
| Historic Use: | depot |
| Architectural Style: | English Revival Styles |
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| Wall Material: | Stucco |
| Architect: | Lake Construction |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Eagle River Downtown Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 2/6/2025 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 8/23/2024 |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. RAISED BRICK FOUNDATION. STANDARD PASSENGER DEPOT PLAN W/BAY ALONG TRACK SIDE. 2023: Formerly the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce. Constructed in 1923, this building served as the passenger depot for the Chicago and North Western Railroad from its completion in 1923 until passenger service, including summer service, was discontinued by 1968. After freight service ended in 1980, the city of Eagle River purchased the depot. It was remodeled for use as the new municipal information bureau, while a portion of the building was utilized by the local police department, until each relocated to a new building. Following a few years use by the River Valley State Bank, the depot stood vacant from 2003 until 2006, after which it was restored. The building has since been utilized as a museum run by the Eagle River Historical Society. |
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| Bibliographic References: | “Architecture/History Survey: Replacement Of The Eagle River Bridge; USH 45, City Of Eagle River.” WHS project number 94-0099/VI. April 1999. Prepared by Joyce McKay. "WIll Get a Brick Depot," The Vilas County News, 14 March 1923, 1. "Comencing (sic) on Depot," The Vilas County News, 25 July 1923, 1. "Plumbing is Delayed," The Vilas County News, 7 November 1923, 4. "New Station Finished; Improvement to Town," Eagle River Review, 6 December 1923, 1. Eagle River C&NW Railroad Depot, Determination of Eligibility, Prepared by Barry Sweeden, AIA, Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc., April 2006. “Only in Eagle River – The 100-Year Old Train Depot,” Available online at www.eagleriver.org/only-in-eagle-river-old-train-depot, Accessed March 2024. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |