Charlottetown in Queens County, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Railway Car Shop
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Atelier des wagons du chemin de fer
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 8, 2014
1. Railway Car Shop Marker
English:
On November 30, 1905 fire destroyed several of the wooden manufacturing shops at the Charlottetown rail yard. To reduce the risk of future fires, it was decided to rebuild the shops in brick. E.A. Wallberg of Montreal was the contractor. The car shop was used for the construction of well-appointed passenger cars. Starting with a set of wheels at one end of the building, carpenters and machinists would send beautifully finished carriages out the massive doors at the other end. After 1910 the shop was used to repair dilapidated cars of get them ready for scrap. The building was extensively renovated in 2001. A substantial northwest wing was added at that time.
French:
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is November 30, 1905.
Location. 46° 14.01′ N, 63° 7.258′ W. Marker is in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in Queens County. It is on Prince Street close to Water Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Prince Street, Charlottetown PE C1A 0C4, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Coastal P. E. I. It is also in Atlantic Canada. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Threaded Together with Iron and Steel (a few steps from this marker); Hillsborough Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Railway Brass Shop (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Shaw's Hotel- A National Historic Site of Canada (about 90 meters away); The Hillsborough River (about 120 meters away); Canadian Merchant Navy / Marine Marchande Canadienne (about 150
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 8, 2014
2. Railway Car Shop Marker
The marker is to the left of the entrance.
More about this marker. Today the building is called Founder's Hall and is a part of the Visitors Information Centre.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 535 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
