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Winona and St. Peter Railroad Freight House
United States historic place / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Winona and St. Peter Railroad Freight House is a former freight house in Winona, Minnesota, United States. Built from 1882 to 1883, it is the city's last surviving freight facility of the Winona and St. Peter Railroad.[2] The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 for having local significance in the theme of transportation.[3] It was nominated as a symbol of the Winona and St. Peter Railroad, which was instrumental in spurring Winona's industry and growth by developing markets along its rail lines across Minnesota and into Dakota Territory.[2]
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Winona and St. Peter Railroad Freight House | |
![]() The Winona and St. Peter Railroad Freight House viewed from the west | |
Location | 58 Center Street, Winona, Minnesota |
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Coordinates | 44°3′13.7″N 91°38′6″W |
Area | Less than one acre |
Built | 1882–83 |
NRHP reference No. | 84001733[1] |
Designated | January 26, 1984 |
Through mergers and acquisitions, the building continued to serve as a railroad office and freight house until 1961.[2] As of 2017 the west end of the building houses the Jefferson Pub & Grill, which keeps vintage railroad photographs and memorabilia on display.[4]