Orchard Park in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Orchard Park Depot
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, January 28, 2015
1. Orchard Park Depot Marker
the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway through the generous efforts of wealthy Orchard Park philanthropist, Harry Yates.
In 1971,
the vacant depot and freight house were purchased by local resident developers, Mr. & Mrs. Edmund F. Burke and family.
In 1983,
to insure restoration and preservation of this historic site, the Burke Family generously donated the land and building to the Western New York Railway Historical Society.
The restored 1912 grandeaur
appearence was made possible through energetic labors of the society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 42° 45.516′ N, 78° 44.829′ W. Marker is in Orchard Park, New York, in Erie County. It can be reached from South Lincoln Avenue 0.1 miles south of West Highland Avenue. Marker is affixed to the depot on the grounds of the Western New York Railway Historical Society at the foot of South Lincoln Avenue near the parking lot for the public library. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orchard Park NY 14127, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, and in the Buffalo Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, on the Great Lakes, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway Station (Orchard Park, New York) - Wikipedia. National Register of Historic Places - 2007 (Submitted on January 31, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railroad Station. National Register of Historic Places form, National Archives. (Submitted on September 17, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, January 28, 2015
2. Marker between Window and Post
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, January 28, 2015
3. East Corner Orchard Park Depot and Marker
Depot is situated to the compass points as a diamond.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, October 18, 2022
4. Orchard Park Depot Site
National Register of Historic Places marker, William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Per HMdb guidelines, this marker is not qualified for it's own page.)
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, October 18, 2022
5. Orchard Park Depot & NRHP Marker
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, October 18, 2022
6. Orchard Park Depot & NRHP Marker
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, January 28, 2015
7. West Corner - Orchard Park Depot
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, January 28, 2015
8. Orchard Park Freight Depot
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, January 28, 2015
9. Orchard Park Freight Depot
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 709 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 22, 2022, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 7, 8, 9. submitted on January 31, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
