December 10, 1982 – The Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific (CRI&P) Railroad depot in Iowa City – located at 115 Wright Street – is designated on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 1898, a new Rock Island Depot was built at 115 Wright Street – costing $25,000 using a design similar in plans to other larger stations in Ottawa, IL and Council Bluffs, IA.
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