Stewartstown Railroad Station
Why it's listed
Built in 1915 by the Stewartstown Railroad Company at the start of its line in Stewartstown Borough, this brick and frame station was paid for from the railroad's operating earnings. It was the second station built in the borough and handled both freight and passengers. The building is one and a half stories high, three bays wide and five bays long, with six-over-six sash windows, two freight doors, and a raised concrete platform. Its hipped roof is slate, and a broad overhanging porch roof with large decorative braces wraps the building. The Stewartstown Railroad is a 7.2-mile line connecting with the Northern Central Railroad at New Freedom, and it operated with few revenues and a small population to draw on. The station is regarded as the largest small borough and village station in the area apart from Hanover Junction. Its brick construction and size contrast with most York County stations, and its porch design matches only the Northern Central station in York City. Both its exterior and interior are said to retain their integrity.
Significance in brief: The station is argued to be significant for its transportation role and its architecture. It is described as the largest small borough and village railroad station in the county apart from Hanover Junction, and its broad overhanging porch roof with decorative braces is compared to the Northern Central Railroad Station in York City, with the two said to be the only stations in the county with this type of platform. The railroad itself was built economically, with bridges made from salvaged parts.
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 95000553, listed May 18, 1995. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Jct. of W. Pennsylvania Ave. and Hill St., Stewartstown |
|---|---|
| County | York County |
| Listed | May 18, 1995 |
| Reference number | 95000553 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1915 - 1940 |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Transportation, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still in use today; remains in good condition with exterior and interior integrity intact. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 39.75427, -76.59501 (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 95000553.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7616023
- This listing as JSON
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