Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Branding the B&O
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2012
1. Branding the B&O Marker
Passengers in the late 1800s would have instantly recognized this building as the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad station. Known for their distinctive style and red-and-brown color scheme, the B&O designed their stations to give customers a comfortable feeling of familiarity and dependability. The Harpers Ferry station has served travelers since 1894 and continues to serve them today.
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Architect Ephraim Francis Baldwin designed standardized station layouts for the B&O, offering additional custom options like fancy trimwork and roof bracketing.
Originally located near The Point, the train station was moved here in 1931. The station had lost its tower and was in disrepair by 2000. The National Park Service restored the station in 2005. A few sections were left unpainted to show the station's condition before the restoration.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 39° 19.471′ N, 77° 43.873′ W. Marker is
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt Luke Quinn (within shouting distance of this marker); Chimney (within shouting distance of this marker); Mere Machines of Labor (within shouting distance of this marker); By the aid of these machines... (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Embankment (within shouting distance of this marker); Riley House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Found Underground (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harpers Ferry.
Also see . . .
1. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Network. (Submitted on December 16, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Historical Society. (Submitted on December 16, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad at CSX History. (Submitted on December 16, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. B&O Railroad Museum. (Submitted on December 16, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2012
2. Branding the B&O Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2012
3. Former B&O Passenger Station - Trackside
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2012
4. Former B&O Passenger Station Tower
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2012
5. Former B&O Passenger Station - Unrestored Wall Section
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2012
6. Former B&O Passenger Station Waiting Room
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2012
7. Westbound CSX Freight Passing Former B&O Station
Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 19, 2023
8. Branding the B&O Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 622 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 16, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 8. submitted on January 31, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.
