Nampa Depot - Nampa, ID
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
N 43° 34.778 W 116° 33.529
11T E 535620 N 4825279
Designed by Omaha architect F. W. Clarke, and Completed in 1903, the Oregon Short Line Depot is an eclectic combination of Romanesque, Renaissance, and Baroque elements. It is now the location of the Canyon County Historical Society & Museum.
Waymark Code: WM2RKJ
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 12/14/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 21


The Oregon Short Line depot at Nampa is a pressed brick and sandstone structure 113 feet 7 inches by 36 feet 10 inches. In style it is an interesting eclectic combination of Romanesque, Renaissance, and Baroque elements, with the latter dominating.



A massive central block of French Renaissance form is flanked by two advancing Baroque bays that bulge dramatically forward. Dormers above these bays break the roof edge and end in ogee arches with ornate finials. Similar finials accent all roof points.

F. W. Clarke of Omaha was the architect. The building was occupied on September 25, 1903.
Street address:
1200 Front Street
Nampa, ID United States
83651


County / Borough / Parish: Canyon County

Year listed: 1972

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architectur/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1900-1924

Historic function: Transportation

Current function: Commerce/Trade

Privately owned?: yes

Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2007 To: 12/31/2007

Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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