![]() Named to the National Register of Historical Places. Which displays artifacts from the Sleepy Eye area. Historical Society received the keys to the depot and opened a museum, A handicappedĪccessible ramp and landscaping enhanced the building. The windows were replaced with new energy efficient ones. The floors were sanded and sealed, a new electrical systemĪnd gas furnace were installed and the bathroom area was renovated. Inside, the woodwork was finished and insulation was inserted behind the The building was reroofed and the bricks were tuck pointed and cleaned. Since that time many changes have taken place. Offered to sell the depot and Sleepy Eye Depot Preservation Inc. After that, the depot served as a freight office. The streamliner "Dakota 400" made its last stop in Sleepy Eye on OctoberĢ5, 1959. For 87 years theĬhicago-North Western Railroad had passenger rail service at Sleepy Eye. Room, family waiting room, and the east end lunch room. It consisted of a baggage room, men's waiting ![]() The present depot was built in 1902 of red-facedīrick and stone trimming. It still stands a blockĮast of the Depot Museum. The first depot burned down in January 1887.Īnd was used as a freight depot for many years. A plat map for the Village of Sleepy Eye Lake was filed on Peter Railroad first reached SleepyĮye in 1872. The granite monument which marks his grave site was dedicated on October In 1902 his remains were moved to Sleepy Eye andīuried in a plot set aside for that purpose next to the newly built depot. He died in 1859 or 1860 in Roberts County, South DakotaĪnd was buried there. He was also the most important Chief to sign the Treaty of Traverse des Leaders went to Washington DC to meet President James Monroe and sign treaties. ![]() In 1824 he and seven other Dakota and Ojibway Lived on the north side of Sleepy Eye Lake, which is also named for the He was given the name because of his drooping eyelids. Hours 2 - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday Open May - December also by appointment Guided tours available FREE ADMISSION The community of Sleepy Eye, incorporated in 1872, was namedĪfter a Sisseton Dakota Chief, Ish Tak Ha Ba, which means Sleepy Eyes. Sleepy Eye Museum Sleepy Eye Area Depot Museum
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