Shelburne in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Railroad Station

1890 • Shelburne, Vermont • Moved to Museum: 1959

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2017

1. Railroad Station Marker

Inscription. Built in 1890 by Rutland Railroad President Dr. William Seward Webb (1851-1926), the Railroad Station was originally located near the center of Shelburne to serve passengers of the Central Vermont and Rutland Railroads. Designed by architect Robert Henderson Robertson (1849-1919), the structure features overhanging eaves supported by brackets and hipped and curved roofs, flared walls, and eyebrow windows.

After passenger rail service was discontinued to Shelburne in 1953, Dr. Webb's son Vanderbilt Webb and son-in-law, Cyril Jones, gave the building to the Museum.

The exhibit features the stationmaster's office, waiting rooms, telegraphy systems, maps, and railroad memorabilia.

Erected by the Shelburne Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 44° 22.474′ N, 73° 14.012′ W. Marker is in Shelburne, Vermont, in Chittenden County. Marker and building are on the Shelburne Museum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6000 Shelburne Road (US Hwy 7), Shelburne VT 05482, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Locomotive 220 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Locomotive 220

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(a few steps from this marker); Rail Car Grand Isle (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Rail Car Grand Isle (within shouting distance of this marker); Beach Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Beach Gallery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ticonderoga (about 400 feet away); Ticonderoga (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shelburne.

Also see . . . Railroad Station and Freight Shed. (Submitted on October 30, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Railroad Station and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2017

2. Railroad Station and Marker

Railroad Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2017

3. Railroad Station

Railroad Station Interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2017

4. Railroad Station Interior

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2017

5. Railroad Station Interior

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2017

6. Railroad Station Interior

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2017

7. Railroad Station Interior

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 30, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.