The style of roof was an inexpensive way to add interest to an otherwise common structure and was used by the Rock Island, Frisco and several other railroads.
This is a medium size wood combination passenger and freight station. The prototype had exterior walls of lap siding with a wainscot of novelty siding. Structure is based on a Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific (Rock Island) Standard Depot but was also found on the Frisco and other railroads. The prototype was located in Gerald, Missouri and has been restored and is still in use today by the city of Gerald.
This depot is similar to the following depots: Arbyrd, MO (SLSF), Beaufort, MO (CRIP),Clarkton, MO (SLSF), Cliquot, MO (SLSF), Cotton Plant, AR (MNA), Fairview, MO (MNA), Gerald, MO (CRIP), Lenexa, KS (SLSF), Wheaton, MO (MNA)