former Akron Union Depot - Train Stations/Depots on Waymarking.com

This was Akron's third Union Station, built in 1949. It was in use until Amtrak began service in 1971. It was purchased by the University of Akron in 1980 for an academic building. The bridge over the tracks had an enclosed stairway and escalator to track level which has been removed. The far end of the bridge connected to the Greyhound Depot (demolished) via a stairway under the bus area and back up into the bus station. The tracks under the bridge are those of CSX. The former Pennsylvania and Erie tracks have been removed. (Erie had its own depot.)

THIS BUILDING IS SCHEDULED FOR DEMOLITION IN 2010.

Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: University of Akron's Buckingham Building. What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: B&O and Pennsylvania Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   10/08/2009 buffalohiker visited it

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