Description

Waiting To Board

Waiting to Board features the Osceola Depot, Osceola, Iowa. As the most popular depot in Southern Iowa, this historic building serves over 14,000 passengers a year.

In 2007, the city of Osceola gained ownership of the historic building after a decade of talks with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. Working with an architect specializing in historic preservation, the city planned a multi-phase restoration of the depot and parking area to create an intermodal transportation hub to better serve Amtrak and intercity bus riders.

The restoration of the exterior was funded in part by $600,000 in federal funds obtained through the Iowa Department of Transportation. This project included the installation of a new roof, reconstruction of a damaged chimney, restoration of existing windows, installation of new historically appropriate storm windows, manufacture of new entry doors that match the originals, re-pointing of the mortar that holds the bricks in place, and general rehabilitation and cleaning of the brick and stone surfaces. City officials also hope to restore the interior if funding can be found. According to the proposal, the former freight area would become the new waiting room and might accommodate local history displays; in turn, the former waiting room would become a small museum, restaurant, or other retail space.

2001

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (See FAQs)

Image Size: 8-13/16 x 16-11/16 inches. Paper Size: 10-13/16 x 18-11/16 inches.