the park contributing to the designation are the limestone fountain , the limestone and bronze sundial , and a 1930 steam locomotive , placed in the park in 1959 .

“ The park and depot retain a strong feeling of the mid-century aesthetic , and all of the contributing resources in the district retain a direct association with their original purpose , providing a service of some type to the railroad ,” the papers read . “ The Historic Railroad District ( 1935-1959 ) is locally significant … as the last remaining collection of substantial rail-related resources in Ottumwa . These resources speak to the important role that the railroads played in the development of the community … These are the best remaining examples of what was considered to be ‘ important ’ architecture of the period .”

The district extends from Main Street to the railroad tracks between Washington and Marion streets . It was added to the register in 2011 .

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