The future for the iconic Beverly Shores station on the South Shore Line looks bright after the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District agreed to lease the structure to Indiana Landmarks for 100 years, ensuring that a museum and art gallery inside can remain there. 

In the late 1980s, the structure, one of the last Spanish Colonial Revival-style depots on the system, was scheduled for demolition. However, supporters of the building rallied to preserve it and have it listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The town of Beverly Shores helped establish a museum, which opened in 1988. The depot continues to operate as a flagstop. 

The depot’s original lease was nearing expiration, so NICTD partnered with Indiana Landmarks to extend it, securing its preservation for the future. 

“The South Shore Line deeply appreciates this new partnership with the railroad, the town and Indiana Landmarks,” said Michael Noland, NICTD president and CEO. “Preserving this historic piece of our history and the Samuel Insull era of the railroad takes a group effort. This strategic partnership brings Indiana Landmarks into the fold to help secure much-needed resources for this community and regional asset, and we are most grateful.”