Kingston Railroad Station - South Kingstown RI
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 41° 29.039 W 071° 33.633
19T E 286227 N 4595651
The Victorian railroad station was built in 1875.
Waymark Code: WMPEFD
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
Views: 2

This Victorian railroad station has served "South County" since 1875. There are 2 waiting rooms in the station, however only one is used today. The building is owned and operated by AMTRAK. It is Stick Style architecture. Kingston Station is the only surviving building erected by the New York, Providence and Boston Railroad that is in use today.
Street address:
Kingston Rd.
South Kingstown , RI


County / Borough / Parish: Washington

Year listed: 1978

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event

Periods of significance: 1875-1899

Historic function: Transportation

Current function: Transportation

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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