Union Station - Utica, NY
Posted by: jiggs11
N 43° 06.259 W 075° 13.363
18T E 481877 N 4772423
Former NY Central Union Station in Utica, now a depot for Amtrak and Adirondack Scenic RR.
Waymark Code: WMTKM1
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 12/05/2016
Views: 3
Union Station in Utica was built by the New York Central between 1912 and 1914, replacing an older station. In addition to the NY Central, The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western ran trains towards Binghamton, and the New York Ontario & Western ran trains towards Rochester and the Adirondacks.
At its height, the station had 16 tracks, and 6 islands. Now there are three tracks in use with two islands. Amtrak has three daily named trains: The Maple Leaf, The Empire Service and the Lake Shore Limited. Adirondack Scenic runs seasonal trains from Utica towards Old Forge, plus special excursions from time to time.
The station received extensive renovations in 1978 and again at the turn of the century. Today, in addition to the trains, the station also serves as a bus depot for Greyhound, United Trailways and other regional bus carriers. There is a bank inside, as well as ticketing, barber, and a spacious waiting area. The station is owned by Oneida County.
The station was added to the National Register of Historic Places on 28 April, 1975, #75001215.
Street address: 321 Main St, Utica, NY USA 13501
County / Borough / Parish: Oneida County
Year listed: 1975
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Transportation
Current function: Transportation
Privately owned?: no
Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2016 To: 12/31/2016
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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