a round brick plaza with a foundation at its center surrounded by a low limestone wall for sitting with the sculpture Wind in the foreground and the sculpture Tree and the depot in the background against a blue sky with wispy clouds

Northfield’s 1888 Historic Milwaukee Road Depot

The Depot can host a variety of small events, from birthday and holiday parties to meetings and workshops to concerts and improv and so much more.

Through the generosity and support of the Northfield community and beyond, the 1888 depot was saved and restored and now is available a community gathering place.

Quick Links

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Book Your Event

The Depot and Pavilion can be rented separately OR together for public and private events.

› SUBMIT RENTAL INTEREST FORM

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TOUR THE DEPOT

The Depot is available for guided tours if no event is scheduled and a tour guide is available.

› REQUEST TOUR

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SUPPORT THE DEPOT

Donations allows us to keep rental fees low — especially for public events and other local non-profits.

› MAKE DONATION

Calendar of Events

All events are open to the public unless listed as “Private Event.”

Upcoming Public Events

Preservation

In early 2008, the Depot was slated be torn down unless it was moved off of railroad land.

In 2010, Save the Northfield Depot was established to save, restore, and reuse the depot building for the benefit of the community.

In January 2016, the Depot was moved to its current location and repairs began immediately.

In September 2021 , the Depot was designated a Local Historic Site.

In October 2022, we held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating our successful effort to save and restore historic 1888 Depot.

› learn MORE about how we did it
Exterior view of the Northfield Depot, showcasing its brick facade, sloped roof, and sign with the name 'NORTHFIELD'. A small red wagon is visible beside the building, and autumn foliage is present in the surrounding area.