New Rochelle Railroad Station
Why it's listed
Built in 1887 by George O. Hawes, this brick railroad station sits on the northern edge of downtown New Rochelle, New York. It replaced an earlier Gothic Revival station, using plans drawn up in 1884 by the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. The building has load-bearing brick walls, a gable roof with deep overhangs and wood brackets, hexagonal dormers, and a pent roof encircling the structure to shelter passengers and freight. Its design is typical of late 19th century station architecture, though it differs from other stations built nearby on the same line. The station reflects how rail service shaped New Rochelle, which grew into a commuter suburb of New York City, and it influenced the layout of the nearby Rochelle Park-Rochelle Heights subdivision. Major work took place around 1931, and a fire in 1988 damaged the upper floor. A restoration reopened the station in 1991, and it remains in daily use beside a modern transportation center.
Significance in brief: The station is cited as a distinctive example of late 19th century railroad architecture in Westchester County. It also illustrates the railroad's role in turning New Rochelle into a commuter suburb of New York City.
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 09000837, listed October 14, 2009. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Between N. Ave. and Memorial Hwy., New Rochelle |
|---|---|
| County | Westchester County |
| Listed | October 14, 2009 |
| Reference number | 09000837 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1887-c. 1931 |
| Architect / builder | Hawes, George O. (builder; the architect is not known) |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Transportation |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still in use as a railroad station, heavily used by commuters and Amtrak travelers; restored and reopened in 1991. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.91153, -73.78423 (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 09000837.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7011306
- This listing as JSON
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