Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Train Shed 1897

National Historic Landmark

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 18, 2016

1. Train Shed 1897 Marker

Inscription.
Few sheds of this type,
once so much a part of the
urban scene, remain.
Designed by railroad
engineers, it illustrates the
beginnings of that technology
which made possible the
skyscrapers and bridges
of today.

Erected by City of Montgomery.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Buildings • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.

Location. 32° 22.846′ N, 86° 18.839′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker can be reached from Water Street. Located between the old Union Station and the train tracks. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 Water Street, Montgomery AL 36104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rainbow Soldier (within shouting distance of this marker); Transportation and Commerce (within shouting distance of this marker); Return from the Argonne (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery (within shouting distance of this marker); Europeans Along the Alabama River (within

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shouting distance of this marker); The Domestic Slave Trade / Slave Transportation to Montgomery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alabama River: The Grand Avenue (about 300 feet away); Struggle For Colonial Empire (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on station and shed. (Submitted on April 18, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 18, 2016

2. Train Shed

Under the Train Shed image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 18, 2016

3. Under the Train Shed

Union Station built 1898-99. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 18, 2016

4. Union Station built 1898-99.

Marker and old electric streetcar. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 18, 2016

5. Marker and old electric streetcar.

Union Station and shed image. Click for full size.

Public domain

6. Union Station and shed

circa 1915 National Park Service photo postcard.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 4,631 times since then and 436 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 18, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.