Amo station
United States historic place
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Amo THI & E Interurban Depot/Substation, also known as Amo Interurban Depot, is a historic interurban train station located at Amo, Indiana.
Amo THI & E Interurban Depot/Substation | |
Amo THI & E Interurban Depot-Substation, May 2011 | |
  Location within Indiana  Location within the United States | |
| Location | 4985 Railroad St., Amo, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39°41′18″N 86°36′48″W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1907 |
| Architectural style | Romanesque, Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 06001294[1] |
| Added to NRHP | January 25, 2007 |
Design
The building consists of a small brick passenger/cargo depot with a large, two-story repair substation at the rear. It has Romanesque Revival and Queen Anne style design elements. The passenger depot section is topped by a series of red clay tile hipped roofs.
The building is of the same design as the company's Plainfield Depot.[2]
History
It was built in 1907 by the Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company.[2] Interurban transportation for Amo ceased on January 10, 1940.
The building was renovated in the 2000s for use as a library and community center.[3] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.[1]
| Preceding station | Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coatesville toward Terre Haute |
Terre Haute–Indianapolis Line | Clayton toward Indianapolis | ||