Train Depot Dakota City, Nebraska

The City of Dakota City was awarded $129,952 for exterior renovation of the former Dakota City
Chicago and Northwestern (C&NW) Railroad Depot. Constructed in 1922, this one-story brick
depot building is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Known as a
“Class B Depot”, this facility was a key link in the Omaha to Minneapolis rail corridor from 1922
until 1957 when it was abandoned. Passengers would travel to Norfolk where they could
connect for travel west or to Omaha for service east. The rails and ties are still located
immediately north of the building. The depot is located one block from the Dakota City Public
School and 125 feet from the end of the Dakota City Trail (construction Spring, 2006). As a
result of its close proximity to these features, the City has developed a two-phase plan to
convert the depot into a trailhead facility for use by the community. Phase 1 funds would be
used to renovate the exterior of the building and provide trailhead site improvements. Phase 2
would follow in 2006-07 and would renovate the interior of the depot with restrooms and
interpretive railroad equipment displays. The City of Dakota City is providing a local cash
match of $32,488.