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Keokuk Union Depot — Rental and Events
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The Depot is a popular venue for public events such as concerts, art festivals, or book signings as well as private events including weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, showers, anniversaries, class reunions, and group or business meetings. Pictured on this page are some of the events the Depot has hosted in recent years.
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The building is usable year-round. The waiting room is equipped with heat, air conditioning, and rest rooms. Further improvements are planned as resources become available. Rental receipts help to support the maintenance of this historic structure and its adaptation to better serve the community.
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Rent the Depot for your community, group, or family activity! Phone Tracy Gatton, 319-795-1008, for information and available dates. Click here to view the Depot Rental Agreement. (PDF file opens in a separate window.)
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Recent and Forthcoming Events at the Depot
Forthcoming public events are in bold type. Schedule updated November 13, 2023; some events may be tentative. Funds raised through events at the Depot support the maintenance of the facility as a community resource.
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- Saturday, August 5, 2023 — Baby Shower (Private)
- Friday, August 11, 2023 — Class Reunion (Private)
- Saturday, August 12, 2023 — Baby Shower (Private)
- Saturday, August 19, 2023 — Birthday Party (Private)
- Saturday, August 26, 2023, 1:00-4:00 p.m. — Celebration of Life, Steve Celania
- Saturday, August 26, 2023 — Group Meeting (Private)
- Saturday, September 2, 2023 — Wedding (Private)
- Saturday, September 23, 2023 — Class Reunion (Private)
- Saturday, September 30, 2023 — Wedding (Private)
- Saturday, November 4, 2023 — Wedding (Private)
- Sunday, November 12, 2023 — Baby Shower (Private)
- Thursday, November 23, 2023 — Thanksgiving Dinner (Private)
- Saturday, December 2, 2023 — Birthday Party (Private)
- Saturday, December 9, 2023, 9:00-11:00 a.m. — Keokuk Main Street's "Breakfast with Santa" Donations accepted.
- Saturday, May 18, 2024 — Graduation Party (Private)
- Saturday, May 25, 2024 — Wedding (Private)
- Saturday, July 20, 2024 — Wedding Anniversary (Private)
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The Depot is a favorite venue for weddings. A happy couple poses during a September, 2021 ceremony. Photo by Korenda Schrader Bell
The Depot waiting room set up for a wedding rehearsal dinner in July 2014. Photo by Richard Leonard
Alumni pose at the 35th class reunion of Keokuk High School and Cardinal Stritch High School, September 2019. Photo by Sue Hamilton
An array of gifts displayed at a baby shower on September 8, 2018. Photo by Dave Grogan
The Depot hosted the Keokuk Arts Festival in June 2017. Photo by Richard Leonard
Depot supporters sign tiles to be placed on the restored roof, October 2017. Photo by Richard Leonard
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The Depot hosted an outdoor wedding on September 17, 2022. Photo by a Family Member
The waiting room decorated for a toddler birthday celebration in December 2019. Photo by Alexis Maher
The Depot hosted "Keokuk Rocks the Arts" for the Fine Arts Council on September 22, 2018. Photo by Sandra Seabold
The popular duo "Switchback" presented a concert of American roots and celtic soul music at the Depot on December 1, 2017. Photo by Sandra Seabold
Nalani Proctor and her group presented a concert at the Depot on September 15, 2017. Photo by Sandra Seabold
Attendees enjoy an anniversary celebration at the Depot in September 2015. Photo by Doug Ewing
Depot Foundation director Richard Leonard, in conductor's costume, demonstrates his HO gauge model train to young visitors during the Keokuk "Power 100" celebration, June 2013. Photo by Sandra Seabold
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Rent the Depot for your community, group, or family activity! Phone Tracy Gatton, 319-795-1008, for information and available dates. Click here to view the Depot Rental Agreement. (PDF file opens in a separate window.)
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This postcard view of the Depot from the early 1900s was printed in Germany. Contributed by Sharon Walden, Salem, Iowa
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