Berea Union Depot

The Berea Union Depot was a significant hub in the railroad activities of northeast Ohio from its construction in 1876 until its closing in 1958 and stands as an unusual but well-designed example of Victorian Gothic architecture. As the area's stone quarry industry expanded, Berea and its railroad facilities grew rapidly, and by the early 1870s developers and townspeople were calling for a new passenger and freight station. Built of Berea sandstone, the station was completed and dedicated on May 3, 1876, and the Cleveland Plain Dealer called it “the finest facility outside the big cities.” After closing in 1958, the building remained closed until 1980, when it began a second life as a restored restaurant and gathering place.

Berea, Ohio · United States