National Register of Historic Places

Oyster Bay Long Island Rail Road Station

Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York
Listed
July 5, 2005
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
05000666

About this property

Oyster Bay is the terminus on the Oyster Bay Branch of the Long Island Rail Road, located off Shore Avenue between Maxwell and Larabee Avenues, within the hamlet of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a concrete high-level platform that stands in the shadows of the original station, which was accessible from the ends of Maxwell, Audrey, and Hamilton Avenues. The station is also located along the south side of Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park. No bus services are available for the station, however local taxicabs do stop.

Location

Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York
40.88708, -73.52819

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 Battles

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When was Oyster Bay Long Island Rail Road Station listed on the National Register?

Oyster Bay Long Island Rail Road Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 5, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Oyster Bay Long Island Rail Road Station?

Oyster Bay Long Island Rail Road Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Oyster Bay Long Island Rail Road Station?

The period of significance for Oyster Bay Long Island Rail Road Station is recorded as the industrial era.

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