Bemidji’s Great Northern Depot—James J. Hill’s last commissioned depot—celebrated its grand opening in January of 1913. Replacing the first Great Northern Depot, a wooden structure built in 1898, this impressive brick and sandstone building provided space and modern amenities to accommodate the needs of the growing community.
CN train 347 crossing the International Bridge over the Rainy River on the east side of Fort Frances. Photograph by Bill Hooper, ca. 2018. All rights reserved.
