Hartsdale Railroad Station
Why it's listed
Hartsdale Railroad Station is a one-story commuter station at 1 E. Hartsdale Avenue in Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York. Built in 1914 by the New York and Harlem Railroad to replace a smaller wood frame depot, it was designed by Warren & Wetmore, the firm best known for Grand Central Terminal. The Tudor Revival building combines brick, stucco and wood half-timbering under a clipped gable roof, with flanking wings and a porte-cochere. Inside, the waiting room keeps a vaulted ceiling, clerestory windows, a bronze chandelier, built-in wooden benches and cast-iron ticket window grilles. The station mattered to the growth of Hartsdale, a rural community before the railroad. Period articles cited the rail line and station as attractions for new homebuyers, and the station served as a local reporting point for soldiers during World War I. Its suburban-style design echoes nearby homes, and it still serves commuters to New York City today, with a coffee shop in one wing.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is a distinctive example of early twentieth century railroad station architecture in Westchester County, designed by the noted firm Warren & Wetmore. It also reflects the railroad's role in linking suburban Hartsdale to New York City, which promoted the community's growth; the station was used in advertising to draw new homebuyers.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 11000453, listed July 14, 2011. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1 E. Hartsdale Ave., Hartsdale |
|---|---|
| County | Westchester County |
| Listed | July 14, 2011 |
| Reference number | 11000453 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1914-1961 |
| Architect / builder | Warren and Whitmore |
| Architectural style | Tudor Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Transportation, Community Planning and Development |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still serves its original function as a commuter railroad station, with a coffee shop in one wing; the form says it retains a high level of integrity. |
| Acreage | 2.1 |
| Within district | Bronx River Parkway Reservation |
| Coordinates | 41.01313, -73.79530 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 11000453.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5675224
- This listing as JSON
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