Delaware and Hudson Railroad Passenger Station
National Register of Historic Places

Delaware and Hudson Railroad Passenger Station

Altamont, Albany County, New York
Listed
August 11, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000524

About this property

The Delaware and Hudson Railroad Passenger Station in Altamont, New York, which has also been known as Altamont Village Hall, is a structure that was built in 1887 by the Delaware and Hudson Railroad. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. It is a contributing property in the Altamont Historic District, an 11-acre (4.5 ha) historic district in Guilderland, New York. The station has been the headquarters of the Altamont Free Library since August 2012. National Register of Historic Places listings in Albany County, New York

Location

Altamont, Albany County, New York
42.70089, -74.03272

Categories

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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Altamont Historic District
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When was Delaware and Hudson Railroad Passenger Station listed on the National Register?

Delaware and Hudson Railroad Passenger Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 11, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Delaware and Hudson Railroad Passenger Station?

Delaware and Hudson Railroad Passenger Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Delaware and Hudson Railroad Passenger Station?

The period of significance for Delaware and Hudson Railroad Passenger Station is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1887.

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