Exact federal listing answer

Is Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy Roundhouse and Locomotive Shop on the National Register?

Yes · NPS status: Listed

Yes. Reference 78001154 is listed.

Yes. The U.S. National Park Service listed-properties dataset through May 22, 2026 identifies Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy Roundhouse and Locomotive Shop as Listed in the National Register of Historic Places under reference 78001154.

Federal statusListed
National Register reference78001154
Listed dateFebruary 16, 1978
Property categoryBuilding
Published addressBroadway and Spring Sts.
LocalityAurora, Kane County, Illinois
Significance levelNational
Published acreage18.9
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This confirms the named federal record only.

It does not prove that another address lies inside this property or district, establish local landmark status, decide preservation review, define a legal boundary, or describe ownership or current condition.

Why the wording is date-boundedThe answer reflects the NPS dataset published through May 22, 2026 and a live NPS GIS Listed-status cross-check made September 20, 2026. NPS notes that spatial points and polygons may need correction and are not legal documents.

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Areas of significance: COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING.

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