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

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Historic Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Depot
Open: May 1 – Dec 31
Tuesday through Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Or by appointment
(605) 472-4566


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June Depot Display
to Feature Painted China

The C&NW Historic Railroad Depot in Redfield is pleased to announce the painted china and porcelain of Father Christopher Hughes, St. Bernard’s Church in Redfield, will be the featured display during the month of June.

A native of Huron, Father Christopher Hughes who knew he had a vocation in the priesthood in second grade, enjoys the pace in Redfield and says with a smile, “There’s always something to do.” In quiet moments during his very active schedule Father Christopher likes to do things around the church and grounds such as weeding, reupholster furniture, painting, writing poetry, spending quiet time with his companion - a miniature long haired dachshund name Caecilia, and his passion, painting china.

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.


Father Christopher Hughes
“When I moved to Redfield most of my possessions consisted of porcelain and china dish sets I have painted, and my books. His philosophy? “If you can’t find the Lord among the pots and the pans, the grass and the weeds, and the paintbrushes, you can’t find him anywhere.”

Currently the staff is working on a restoring the original kitchen. One of the first steps is to raise funds to reconstruct the Hoosier cupboard that was located on the long wall beside the café doors. This cupboard would have been used to store all the cooking products needed for the daily operation of the café as well as providing working space for making pies, cakes, and other delicious homemade treats. Pictures of the original cupboard are being sought. Anyone having information is urged to contact the depot curator, Kathy Maddox at 460-0144.

Watch for more information on these and other Upcoming Events & Displays at the Depot

Souvenirs Available

Historic C&NW Depot and “Pheasant Capital of the World®” -- T-shirts (toddler to 3x) and Polo Shirts (small to 3x)

Ornaments 2004 through 2011, Prints, note cards, books, and much more. Stop at the Depot to see what’s available.
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.



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. 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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