Piermont station facts for kids
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Piermont
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The former station depot at Piermont as seen in 2009, with the tracks for the Northern Branch removed.
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| Location | 50 Ash Street, Piermont, New York 10968 | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 41°02′29″N 73°55′06″W / 41.04152°N 73.91837°W | ||||||||||
| Owned by | Village of Piermont | ||||||||||
| Line(s) | Northern Branch | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 1 side platform | ||||||||||
| Tracks | removed | ||||||||||
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| Station code | 2007 (Erie Railroad) | ||||||||||
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| Opened | May 21, 1870 | ||||||||||
| Closed | December 14, 1965 | ||||||||||
| Rebuilt | 2008 (restored) | ||||||||||
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Piermont Railroad Station
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 Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Location | 50 Ash St., Piermont, New York | ||||||||||
| Area | less than one acre | ||||||||||
| Built | 1873 | ||||||||||
| Architectural style | Stick/eastlake | ||||||||||
| NRHP reference No. | 08001146 | ||||||||||
| Added to NRHP | December 3, 2008 | ||||||||||
The Piermont Railroad Station is a historic train station in Piermont, New York. It was built around 1873. This station was an important stop for the Northern Railroad of New Jersey, which later became part of the Erie Railroad.
The building is a one-and-a-half-story structure. It sits on a strong stone foundation. The outside of the station shows a cool design style called "Stick Style." The inside has a "Late Victorian" look.
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A Historic Landmark
The Piermont Railroad Station is considered very important. In 2008, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a special place that needs to be protected because of its history.
Who Owns and Cares for It?
The Village of Piermont owns the station today. The Piermont Historical Society helps take care of it. They have worked hard to raise money and fix up the station.
Bringing the Station Back to Life
The historical society has done a great job restoring the building. They replaced parts that were missing, like the cupola (a small dome on the roof) and roof timbers. They even picked paint colors that matched how the station looked when it was new.
Right now, they are also working on fixing up the inside. Sometimes, the station is open for people to visit and see its history.
Station History
Before this station, there was an even older one in Piermont. That first station was on the Piermont Branch line. This line was originally the main route for the New York and Erie Railroad when it opened in 1841.
By 1868, the older station only had one passenger train each day.
Changes in Train Service
From 1886 to 1889, a new train terminal called Pavonia Terminal was built in Jersey City, New Jersey. This new terminal changed things a lot. Most of the Erie Railroad trains started going there instead.
By 1892, the Piermont station was only used for moving goods, not people. By 1916, it wasn't even listed as a station anymore.
The End of Passenger Service
Passenger trains stopped coming to Piermont on December 14, 1965. The Erie Lackawanna Railroad ended its service to this area.
Today, the old train tracks have been turned into a walking and biking path. It's called the Old Erie Path.
