Exterior Renovation
Repair work on the exterior of the depot began the spring after the depot was moved.
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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.
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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.
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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
Interior Renovation
Renovation and repurposing of the depot’s interior began the summer after the depot was moved.
Sculpture Garden
Planning for the garden began the fall after the depot was moved; physical work is currently underway.
Foundation
Building the new foundation and basement began immediately after the depot was moved 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
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.
Recent News
Tour the completed 1888 Northfield depot
The journey from 2011 – 2021 to Save the Northfield Depot and rehabilitate it for use has been completed! It took a village! Although the COVID-19 pandemic extended our finish date to some extent and our fundraising significantly, we recently…
2020 Annual Report Now Available
The 2020 annual report is now available on our Annual Report page along with our previous annual reports. We’re approaching the finish line and hoping we can celebrate that milestone later this year. None of what we’ve accomplished would have been…
Northfield Transit Hub included in state bonding bill
We are delighted to learn today that the Minnesota House and Senate passed the bonding bill that includes the City of Northfield’s request for their Regional Transit Hub. The transit hub with attached pavilion will be built on the north…
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