Historic 1898 Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Station Green Bay, Wisconsin

     The Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Station is located at 200 Doousman Street Green Bay Wisconsin. It was built in 1899. It was designed by the archectural firm of Frost and Granger. The architectural style  is Italian Renaissance Revival.  The exterior is constructed of red orange brick and features a 3 part design.

     Southern Block

This 2 story  brick segment historically functioned as the main passenger depot.

     Northern Block

This 2 story brick section served  the utilitarian baggage and freight area.

     Historically single story brick.connecting corridor links the passenger and baggage block into.one unified structure.

Key Architectural Elements Companile Clock Tower

     Building defining landmark is a dramatic 5 story Italianate Tower dominating the Southern Block.  It features a large clock face visible  to the surrounding downtown Broadway district

Roofline

     Both primary 2 story blocks are capped  with a classic , low pitched roofs that extend into wide eaves. 

Fenestration Facade breaks up the building brick work with a series of tall prominent windows and grand arched entry ways that welcome passengers arriving from adjacent platform tracks.

     Currently the entire exterior profile and its historic masonry are fully.preserved with the extensive track facing windows serving as a main scenic feature of the restaurant dining room in the building

     

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