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Northern Iowa rail depot may be saved from demolition

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June 11th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — Officials and volunteers in northern Iowa are working to save a historic train depot targeted for demolition by a railroad company weeks ago. The Globe Gazette reports that Mason City officials plan to move the Milwaukee Road Depot to a temporary location. Officials will then select a permanent location along with how to repurpose the structure. Tricia Sandahl is the city’s planning and zoning manager. She says an upcoming feasibility study will help determine where the building can move to and how much it would cost.

Canadian Pacific announced plans to demolish the structure last month. Railroad spokesman Andy Cummings says the company doesn’t plan to immediately proceed with demolition. Sandahl says the company may use funds slated for the demolition to help relocate the structure.