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Designed by the [[United States|American]] architect [[Henry Hobson Richardson]], this was one of the last in his series of [[Northeastern United States|Northeastern]] railroad stations. The station was part of the [[Connecticut River Railroad]] line and was built in 1883.<ref>Ochsner, Jeffrey Karl, ''H.H. Richardson: Complete Architectural Works'', MIT Press, Cambridge MA 1984</ref> Today, this station has been converted into an automotive repair shop and though much of the external structure remains intact, the building is littered with graffiti and falling into disrepair. In 2004, this structure (along with Richardson's house in Brooklyn, MA) was cited as one of the ten most endangered historic sites in Massachusetts.<ref>[http://www.preservationmass.org/2004TenMostEndangered.htm 2004 Ten Most Endangered Historic Resources of Massachusetts] at Preservation MASS |
Designed by the [[United States|American]] architect [[Henry Hobson Richardson]], this was one of the last in his series of [[Northeastern United States|Northeastern]] railroad stations. The station was part of the [[Connecticut River Railroad]] line and was built in 1883.<ref>Ochsner, Jeffrey Karl, ''H.H. Richardson: Complete Architectural Works'', MIT Press, Cambridge MA 1984</ref> Today, this station has been converted into an automotive repair shop and though much of the external structure remains intact, the building is littered with graffiti and falling into disrepair. In 2004, this structure (along with Richardson's house in Brooklyn, MA) was cited as one of the ten most endangered historic sites in Massachusetts.<ref>[http://www.preservationmass.org/2004TenMostEndangered.htm 2004 Ten Most Endangered Historic Resources of Massachusetts] at Preservation MASS |
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In February of 2010, Dana Roscoe of the [http://www.pvpc.org/ Pioneer Valley Planning Commission] announced that the station may soon return to passenger rail service in part due to a major federal grant to rebuild tracks in the area.<ref>Roessler, Mark, ''Valley Advocate'' - Feb 4, 2010: [http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=11302 Valley Rail: Cash for Clickety-Clackers]</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:16, 13 April 2010
Connecticut River Railroad Station is a former railway station located in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Designed by the American architect Henry Hobson Richardson, this was one of the last in his series of Northeastern railroad stations. The station was part of the Connecticut River Railroad line and was built in 1883.[1] Today, this station has been converted into an automotive repair shop and though much of the external structure remains intact, the building is littered with graffiti and falling into disrepair. In 2004, this structure (along with Richardson's house in Brooklyn, MA) was cited as one of the ten most endangered historic sites in Massachusetts.[2]
In February of 2010, Dana Roscoe of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission announced that the station may soon return to passenger rail service in part due to a major federal grant to rebuild tracks in the area.[3]
References
- ^ Ochsner, Jeffrey Karl, H.H. Richardson: Complete Architectural Works, MIT Press, Cambridge MA 1984
- ^ 2004 Ten Most Endangered Historic Resources of Massachusetts at Preservation MASS
- ^ Roessler, Mark, Valley Advocate - Feb 4, 2010: Valley Rail: Cash for Clickety-Clackers
42°12′23″N 72°36′03″W / 42.206432°N 72.600811°W
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