Connellsville Union Passenger Depot facts for kids
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Connellsville Union Passenger Depot
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Connellsville Union Passenger Depot, July 2009
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | 900 W. Crawford Ave., Connellsville, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1911-1912 |
| Built by | Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad; Western Maryland Railroad |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/craftsman |
| NRHP reference No. | 96000319 |
| Added to NRHP | March 29, 1996 |
The Connellsville Union Passenger Depot is a historic building in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. It's also known as the Connellsville Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Station. This old building used to be a busy railway station where people would catch trains.
It was built a long time ago, between 1911 and 1912. Two big railroad companies, the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad and the Western Maryland Railroad, worked together to build it.
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A Look at the Building
The depot is a brick building with one and a half stories. It's quite long, measuring about 109 feet by 28 feet. One of its most noticeable features is a tall three-story tower.
Special Design Features
The building has wide roofs that hang over the sides, called "eaves." Both the main building and the tower have sloped roofs covered in unique blue-green Spanish terra cotta tiles. This style of building is known as American Craftsman architecture. It focuses on natural materials and handcrafted details.
What Happened to the Station?
The Connellsville Union Passenger Depot stopped being used as a place for passengers to catch trains in 1939. After that, the building found new uses. It was home to a car dealership and even a store that sold auto parts.
A New Purpose
In the spring of 1995, the building was bought by a company called Youghiogheny Opalescent Glass Company. They now use this historic space.
A Historic Landmark
Because of its importance and unique design, the Connellsville Union Passenger Depot was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. This means it's recognized as a special place that's worth preserving for the future.
