Scarsdale Railroad Station
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Why it's listed
Built in 1902 to replace a smaller frame depot, this Tudor Revival railroad station sits on the east edge of Scarsdale's commercial core, beside the Bronx River Parkway and the double tracks of the Harlem Line. The one-story, L-shaped building has stucco and half-timbered walls, a stone base course, two brick chimneys and a prominent aquamarine green clay tile roof. Inside, the waiting room keeps its glazed cream brick walls, wood wainscoting, quarry tile floor, fireplace, original ticket counter and wood benches. Sources differ on the designer: one guide credits Reed & Stem, while village records point to Grant Nichols, staff architect for the New York and Harlem Railroad. The station is considered significant for its architecture and for its role in transportation, since the railroad changed Scarsdale from farmland and summer retreats into a year-round suburb. Its population grew from 885 in 1900 to 12,966 in 1940. The exterior remains essentially as built, and the station still serves commuters.
Significance in brief: The station is argued to be a distinctive example of early twentieth century railroad architecture in Westchester County. It illustrates how the railroad turned Scarsdale from an agricultural and summer vacation area into a year-round commuter community tied to New York City. It retains all of its original composition and exterior materials, and its Tudor Revival style set the tone for surrounding buildings.
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 00000837, listed July 27, 2000. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Popham Rd. at Bronx River Pkwy., Scarsdale |
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| County | Westchester County |
| Listed | July 27, 2000 |
| Reference number | 00000837 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1902 |
| Architect / builder | Nichols, Grant |
| Architectural style | Tudor Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Transportation |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Heavily used daily by commuters; described as being historically restored to its original condition as part of a wider rehabilitation of the surrounding area. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Bronx River Parkway Reservation |
| Coordinates | 40.98960, -73.80861 (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 00000837.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7430540
- This listing as JSON
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