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Update
December, 2012: The
Moline Preservation Society has launched a campaign to raise $155,000 to cover the city’s portion of expenses for moving the Moline depot.
Read more about this project and make your pledge.
Located in the
Quad Cities along the Illinois side of the Mississippi River, this
turn-of-the-century train depot was designed by architect Olaf Z. Cervin
of Rock Island, completed in 1900, and was in active use for over 30
years. In 1934, the decommissioned depot was converted into offices for
the Frank Foundry Company. The City of Moline purchased the building in
1994, designated it a local landmark, and renovated it as a Visitor
Center. That facility closed in May 2008 and the building is now vacant.
A new federal highway bridge is scheduled for construction at this
location, and the depot stands in the way of an off-ramp.
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HOW CAN I HELP?
To voice your opposition to the current demolition plan, and support the
relocation and rehabilitation of the Moline Depot please call or send
letters to:
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The Honorable Phil Hare
17th Congressional District
2001 52nd Avenue, #5
Moline, IL 61265
Phone: 309-793-5760
Fax: 309-762-9193 |
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The Honorable Don Welvaert
Mayor
City of Moline
619 - 16th Street
Moline, IL 61265
Phone: 309-797-0461
dwelvaert@moline.il.us |
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