Chicago and North Western Roundhouse
Also known as C& NW Roundhouse; Huron Roundhouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Chicago and North Western Roundhouse
Chicago and North Western Roundhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 19, 1998. It was among the first 6 of Huron’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its transportation, architecture and engineering, at the local level. It was listed as part of Historic Railroads of South Dakota MPS. The listing covers 4 acres.
What it isHistoric roundhouse in Huron, South Dakota, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 21 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 20 minutes
North of First St., in Huron, SD · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Chicago and North Western RoundhouseStart here
- 2
Pyle HouseLate Queen Anne · Built 1894 · 0.3 mi on - 3
Grace Episcopal ChurchLate Gothic Revival · 0.2 mi on - 4Habicht & Habicht Department StoreBuilding · 0.1 mi on
6 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Chicago and North Western Roundhouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Chicago and North Western Roundhouse
Is Chicago and North Western Roundhouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 19, 1998 (Register number 98001411).
Is Chicago and North Western Roundhouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; South Dakota has 7 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Chicago and North Western Roundhouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Chicago and North Western Roundhouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 21 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 93203373 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.