National Register of Historic Places

Lehigh Valley Railroad Headquarters Building

Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Listed
May 23, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84003517

About this property

The Lehigh Valley Railroad Headquarters Building, also known as the Conrail Building, is a historic office building in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. A red brick building set on a stone masonry base, this historic structure was built by the Lehigh Valley Railroad in two stages; the ground through third floors were constructed between 1885 and 1886, and the upper floors and western wing were added between 1889 and 1890. The building's style reflects Late Victorian Gothic and Queen Anne influences. The main elevation features two copper bay windows at the corners, one three stories tall and the other one story tall. The former office building now houses apartments.

Location

425 Brighton St.
Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
40.61348, -75.38500

Categories

INDUSTRYTRANSPORTATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Lehigh Valley Railroad Headquarters Building listed on the National Register?

Lehigh Valley Railroad Headquarters Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Lehigh Valley Railroad Headquarters Building?

Lehigh Valley Railroad Headquarters Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lehigh Valley Railroad Headquarters Building?

The period of significance for Lehigh Valley Railroad Headquarters Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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