Uxbridge station (Massachusetts) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Uxbridge station
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The former Uxbridge station in May 2012
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| Location | 28 South Main Street, Uxbridge, Massachusetts |
| History | |
| Opened | 1849 |
| Closed | 1960 |
| Rebuilt | 1894–95 |
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Uxbridge Passenger Depot
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| Built | 1895 |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| MPS | Uxbridge MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 83004143 |
| Added to NRHP | October 7, 1983 |
The Uxbridge station is an old train station in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. It was built in 1895. This building is a great example of Queen Anne architecture. On October 7, 1983, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It was called the Uxbridge Passenger Depot. For over 50 years, it was a very important place for people to travel. It was the town's main station for passengers.
What the Station Looks Like
The old station is on the east side of South Main Street. It is in the middle of town. It sits between the road and the train tracks. These tracks belong to the Providence and Worcester Railroad.
The building is made of brick. It has 1 and a half stories. It sits on a tall foundation made of granite. The station has a Queen Anne Victorian style. It is a long, rectangular building. It has a tall part in the middle. Lower sections are on each side.
The middle part has a large window on the roof. This window has a curved top with copper decorations. A porch with a flat roof is on the street side. It covers the central part of the building. On the track side, there is a platform. It has a covered area. This area is held up by posts with big supports.
History of the Station
The very first train station in Uxbridge was built in 1849. It was for both passengers and freight. The Providence and Worcester Railroad built it in the same spot.
In 1893, the town asked for a new station. This led to the building we see today. It opened in 1894 and was finished in 1895. People used it for train travel until 1960. That's when train passenger service stopped.
After that, it was used as a bus station for a short time. Later, it even became a bank branch. There was also a freight house nearby. It was used by a propane company for many years. But that building was taken down around 2020.
