Save Union Depot-Joplin, Missouri

10/06/2023

https://www.joplinglobe.com/news/state-not-studying-possibility-of-joplin-train-service/article_5e3e5514-623e-11ee-910e-c730f7633fd3.html

While transportation planners in Missouri are seeking federal grant money to study the possibility of adding more Amtrak passenger train service within the state, Joplin is not included in those

10/03/2023

A consultant who conducted studies of the Union Depot said Monday night the building is a “tremendous opportunity” that might be best suited for a brew pub attraction.

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A consultant who conducted studies of the Union Depot said Monday night the building is a “tremendous opportunity” that might be best suited for a brew pub attraction.

06/22/2023

JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin’s historic “Union Depot” takes a step closer to finding new life. The Joplin Union Depot was established in 1911 but hasn’t been in use in 50 years. In …

11/26/2022

A structural engineer that recently assessed Joplin’s long-vacant downtown train station, the Union Depot, concluded that the building is in good structural condition.

05/11/2022

Check out this awesome Drone footage!!!

Joplin Union Depot Drone Flight

10/27/2021

2021 Place in Peril — Joplin Union Depot, Joplin, Jasper County.

On June 30, 1911, Joplin Union Depot opened to the public. This reinforced concrete structure was designed by Kansas City architect Louis Curtiss and helped define Curtiss’ reputation as a pioneer in fireproof construction. Unlike other train depots at the time, which generally depict classical stylistic elements, Curtiss’ design incorporated geometric embellishments to create a Prairie-modern style building. The depot serviced the Kansas City Southern, Missouri-Kansas-Texas and Santa Fe Railroads, and allowed the already growing Joplin area to flourish. On November 3, 1969, the last train departed the depot and for over fifty years the building has remained vacant. Since 1972, groups have proposed alternate uses for the structure, including a Joplin Museum Complex, but nothing ever came to fruition. The building is currently threatened by a number of factors including neglect and deterioration as well as vandalism. The once white painted walls are covered with graffiti. Current players in advocacy for the future of the depot include the City of Joplin, the Joplin Historic Preservation Commission, Downtown Joplin Alliance, Post Art Library, Historic Murphysburg Preservation, Inc., and other regional preservation groups and residents. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Office has owned the building since 1998 with hopes of finding a buyer who will rehabilitate the structure. Supporters hope that listing the Joplin Union Depot as a Place in Peril will raise awareness of the property’s availability and help find a developer to restore this important piece of Joplin’s history.

10/25/2021

Joplin's Union Depot is newly listed as one of Missouri's "Places in Peril." Now, officials are looking for a buyer.

10/23/2021

Joplin's Union Depot was declared one of Missouri's "Places in Peril" Wednesday night by the Missouri Alliance for Historic Preservation.

10/21/2021

Joplin's Union Depot was declared one of Missouri's "Places in Peril" Wednesday night by the Missouri Alliance for Historic Preservation.