Princess Depot Stood on the first railroad line west of the Mississippi River to connect Minneapolis with Chicago.
Hours
Sunday 1:30-5:30 pm
Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day
Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day: 1:30-5:30 pm
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Features & Amenities
- Group Tours
Good to Know
Free Admission
Located across from Minnehaha Falls Pergola Garden.
Referred to as the “Princess” because of its delicate gingerbread canopy.
The depot is owned by the Minnesota Historical Society and operated by the Minnesota Transportation Museum.
Your NPP20 money at work:
Maintenance is increasing at all neighborhood parks, thanks to additional annual funding from the 20-Year Neighborhood Park Plan (NPP20). This initiative also funds ongoing rehabilitation and major project to restore neighborhood parks and help address racial and economic equity.
Historical Site Details
History
The quaint Princess Depot, built in 1875 before the park was a park, was given by the Milwaukee Road railroad to the Minnesota Historical Society in 1964. In 2001, the depot was renovated with the help of the Minnesota Transportation Museum and is now operated as free museum.
Park history compiled and written by David C. Smith.
Princess Depot
Referred to as the "Princess” because of its delicate gingerbread canopy.
Stationmaster at Princess Depot
The stationmaster may not have to watch for trains anymore, but now they watch for visitors!
Princess Depot in Minnehaha Regional Park
Located across from Minnehaha Falls Pergola Garden.
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