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Train Depot In Marion To Be Repaired Following Derecho A fixture in Marion Square Park that was damaged by the August derecho will be repaired by this summer. The historic train depot building seen above in much better condition, was originally constructed in 1892. It was moved to the park in 1990. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that the Marion City Council at its Tuesday meeting was presented a motion to approve repairs to the structure, with a contract with Point Builders. The Cedar Rapids company was the only one who put in a bid on the project. The roof and several of the building's col...

MARION — Marion’s train depot in City Square Park soon will be repaired after being heavily damaged in last August’s derecho. At its meeting Tuesday evening, the Marion City Council was presented a motion from the city’s Parks and Recreation department to approve a contract with Point Builders for repairs. Point Builders, located in Cedar Rapids, was the only company to bid for the contract. The depot was built in 1892 and was moved to City Square Park in 1990, City Parks and Recreation Interim Director Seth Staashelm said. The roof and a couple of columns are from the initial const...