St. Albans in Franklin County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Rail City / La ville ferroviaire
Photographed By Alexander Schwarzmueller, June 26, 2021
1. Rail City / La ville ferroviaire Marker
The Central Vermont Railroad was founded by John Smith with the first trains arriving in St. Albans in 1850. The original station was replaced in 1866-7 by this structure designed and built by William Howe. The shed was 88 feet wide and covered 30,000 square feet. At one time 23 tracks crossed Lake Street giving St. Albans the moniker “Rail City”. The general offices of the Central Vermont Railroad were housed here as well. The tower was removed between 1915-1923, and the shed was razed in 1963 by the owner, the Canadian National Railroad. La société ferroviaire du Vermont fut fondée par John Smith et les premiers trains arrivèrent à St-Albans en 1850. Dessiné et construit par William Howe en 1866 et 1867, le bâtiment present remplaça la station ferroviaire originale. Le hangar de l’époque avait plus de 26 mètres de largeur et couvrait plus de 9,140 mètres tres carrées. Les 23 voies de chemin de fer qui croiaient la rue Lake imposèrent le surnom de ville ferroviaira à St-Albans. Les bureau administratifs de la société étaient sous son toit. La tour fût démolit entre 1915 et 1923 et le hangar fût rasé en 1963 par les propriétaired de
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Erected by Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 44° 48.712′ N, 73° 5.141′ W. Marker is in St. Albans, Vermont, in Franklin County. Marker is on Federal Street near Hampton Lane, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Albans VT 05478, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Albans Raid (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Smith Legacy / L'héritage de la famille Smith (about 800 feet away); Franklin County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Albans War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Albans Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Albans World War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); History on the Hill/Leçon d'historie sur la colline (approx. 0.2 miles away); On This Spot (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Albans.
Photographed By Alexander Schwarzmueller, June 26, 2021
2. Rail City / La ville ferroviaire Marker
The marker is at the crosswalk, some distance from the back of the building.
Photographed By Alexander Schwarzmueller, June 26, 2021
3. Back of the Building
Photographed By Alexander Schwarzmueller, June 26, 2021
4. Front of the Building
On Lake Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2021, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 7, 2021, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
