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Historic 1914
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Depot
715 3rd Street W        Redfield SD 57469
(605) 472-4566

[-Historic Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Depot Now Open!! ]

Historic Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Depot Open: April to November
Thursday through Sunday
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Or by appointment
(605) 472-4566

spacerThis Depot, originally dedicated on October 23, 1914, was built in the likeness of the original C&NW Depot in Chicago, IL. Passenger trains serviced this depot until early 1950's. The railroad then used the building for dry storage. Spink County Dairy and Northwestern Public Service were the next businesses to use the building for storage. Then in the early 70's Dakota Best Farm store moved in and occupied the building until 2001.

spacerIn 2002, the city of Redfield received a matching Federal Grant and began restoring the Depot to its original grandeur. Today, thanks to so many area families, everyone can enjoy the railroad items, model trains, engines and artifacts depicting the early days of the railroad.
[ Photo Albums ] [ We've been working on the Depot ] [ Photos of the Past ]

spacerThe Tourism Committee sponsor various traveling displays, movies and historic lectures through out the year. Watch the monthly newsletter and announcements for the up coming special events.
4th of July 2008 - Merlin Ames
Railroad Workers Day - 2 p.m. September 18th
Movie Day - 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. September 11th
Box Lunch Social - October 23rd
Pheasantennial Displays - October to November 2nd
Christmas at the Depot - December 12th - 14th
The Depot Lunchroom is available for non-profit educational groups for meetings.

Please refer to the Depot Use Policy and contact the Depot (605) 472-4566 or City Hall (605) 472-4550 if interested.


MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
The newsletters are available at various businesses through out the city of Redfield.
To receive the monthly newslettery by email contact us at cnwhistoricrrdepot@redfield-sd.com
PDF of each letter: Volumn 1, Issue 1     June, 2008
Volumn 1, Issue 2     July, 2008
Volumn 1, Issue 3     August, 2008
Volumn 1, Issue 4     October, 2008
Volumn 1, Issue 5     December, 2008
 		 

VOLUNTEERS: The City of Redfield and the Tourism Committee appreciates those of you who have given your time to help at the Depot and on the various projects. We are looking for volunteers to help at the Depot during regular hours from 1-5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and during special events like the Box Lunch and Movie Day. We are also in need of people to help with delivering the newsletters in Redfield. Call the Depot at 472-4566 during regular hours for more information about these events and how you can get involved.

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For more information:

Redfield City Tourism
626 Main     Redfield South Dakota 57469
Phone: (605) 472-4550     FAX: (605) 472-4553