It served the then town as a station for more than a century and is still a great asset to the community today as The Fans Museum. As the building marks a milestone, we had a rifle through the archives to look back at its colourful past, from evacuees to elephants.
For more on how The Fans Museum is breathing new life into the building see here.
1. Nelly the elephant
Arriving at Monkwearmouth Station on June 5, 1950, six elephants from Bertram Mills Circus were led through the streets to Seaburn, carrying large National Savings posters. The animals had a delighted audience of children. Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Sixties Sunderland
Monkwearmouth Station was designed by John Dobson, who was one of the best known 19th Century architects. It's pictured here in May, 1964 Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Wartime evacuees
The evacuation of schoolchildren from Sunderland following the outbreak of World War Two in September 1939. Thousands of youngsters were sent to the safety of the country. Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. En route to the country
More evacuees leaving the station in 1939. Photo: Sunderland Echo