Decatur Transfer House Postcard
Decatur Transfer House Postcard
Decatur Transfer House Postcard
Photography by Samantha Lynn Photography
The Transfer House is a historic building located in Central Park in Decatur, Illinois. Built in 1896, the building originally served as a transfer point for Decatur's electric streetcar system.
Architect William W. Boyington's design for the building was influenced by a number of Victorian styles, particularly the Richardsonian Romanesque.
Thick limestone arches, a distinct Romanesque feature. form the first-floor windows and entrances of the building. A bell-shaped roof with a wide canopy provided outdoor shelter for passengers. The second floor of the building consists entirely of the open-air bandstand and is covered by a cupola.[2]
The Decatur Transfer House was ultimately moved to Central Park and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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