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: WMPEN1
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 3

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.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes

Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes

What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: AMTRAK (current) ~ New York, Providence and Boston (historic)

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If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: Not listed

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