National Register of Historic Places

Waldwick Railroad Station

Waldwick, Bergen County, New Jersey
Listed
February 23, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78001742

About this property

Waldwick is a commuter rail station operated by New Jersey Transit in the borough of Waldwick, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States located at the intersection of West Prospect Street and Hewson Avenue. It is served by the Main Line and the Bergen County Line; some trains of both originate and terminate at the station. The station has three tracks, the outer two of which are served by low-level side platforms, which are connected by a pedestrian bridge at their southern ends. The multiple-track yard Waldwick Yard is located at the north end of the station. The historic Erie Railroad Signal Tower is between them. This station did not open along with the rest of the Paterson and Ramapo Railroad on October 19, 1848. The Erie Railroad, which took over that railroad, established a stop at Waldwick c. 1886 and a wooden station depot was built on the east side of the tracks. The historic original station house has been listed in the state and federal registers of historic places since 1978 and is part of the Operating Passenger Railroad Stations Thematic Resource. The Waldwick Community Alliance has leased the building for 25 years until 2034. After years of being in disrepair, it was restored and now houses the Waldwick Museum of Local History.

Location

Waldwick, Bergen County, New Jersey
41.01230, -74.12337

Categories

TRANSPORTATION
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Waldwick Railroad Station listed on the National Register?

Waldwick Railroad Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Waldwick Railroad Station?

Waldwick Railroad Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Waldwick Railroad Station?

The period of significance for Waldwick Railroad Station is recorded as the industrial era.

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