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Save the Northfield Depot

  • 188 depot

    Project Phases

    The effort to rescue and restore the depot consists of six key phases that require a collaborative partnership of organizations, businesses, and individuals.

  • rendering of depot with pavilion and transit hub

    Potential Location, Design, and Uses

    Public input guides the planned use of the depot to complement the proposed transit hub and revitalize the west side.

  • 1888 depot at sunset

    Fundraising Goals

    Save the Northfield Depot has a campaign goal of $730,000 for the total project, which includes a rehabilitated depot for use, attached pavilion, and adjacent sculpture garden.

Our vision is to restore the depot, add the features from the 1917 Plan, and facilitate its use as a visitors’ attraction and a community gathering place.

Progress

Exterior Renovation

Repair work on the exterior of the depot began the spring after the depot was moved.

plaster removed that covered original walls

Interior Renovation

Renovation and repurposing of the depot’s interior began the summer after the depot was moved.

sculpture garden rendering

Sculpture Garden

Planning for the garden began the fall after the depot was moved; physical work is currently underway.

building the foundation

Foundation

Building the new foundation and basement began immediately after the depot was moved to its new home.

moving the depot to its new home

Depot Move

The depot was successfully moved from its original location to its new home across the street on the Q-block on January 6, 2016

inserting steel beams into foundation

Move Preparation

Work to prepare for the depot’s move began in 2015, both on the structure of the depot itself and on the new site.

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