The Train depot was originally built in 1892. The train station was crucial to the ever-growing industry of manufactured goods such as the famous paper industry. Enduring industries such as Kimberly-Clark utilized the railroads systems to expand their ever-growing business. The original building embraced a unique Romanesque Revival style that reflected the time period of the 1800's. The building wasn't changed until 1942, when it was renovated to reflect more contemporary uses. The station remained in use until 1982, and the building sat abandoned for 10 years until it was purchased by its current owners. Once the building was purchased by Gries Architectural Group, the main section of the train station was remodeled in 1994 to reflect modern and practical architecture. During this renovation, care was taken to ensure the building kept its original charm and historical value. Today, various pictures and mementos from the original station are featured in the lobby. Gries Architectural Group inhabits most of the depot today, and has made sure to preserve the historic value of the building.
In October 2021, the Neenah Historical Society and Menasha Historical Society presented a program all about the trains and depots in Neenah and Menasha. To learn more about the history and importance of the railroads, please view the video via the link here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DicWER1wpvg&t=1s Thompson, William Fletcher, and Robert C. Nesbit. The History of Wisconsin. Madison: State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1985. Print. United States of America. United States Department of the Interior. National Park Service. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form for the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Depot. National Register of Historic Places, n.d. Web. 12 May 2016. <http://focus.nps.gov/nrhp/GetAsset?assetID=d4d2b405-bfdc-445e-8cbf-420ea06b1339>.