A brick, terra cotta, and sandstone railway station built in 1904 for the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway.
At a glance
Westfield station is a historic train station in Westfield, Chautauqua County, New York. The 1½-story structure was constructed in 1904 in the Romanesque style. It served the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway, later absorbed by the New York Central Railroad in 1914.
History
The station opened in 1904. It functioned as the main transfer point for rail passengers traveling to the Chautauqua Institution. Its role extended across local rail networks. The Jamestown, Westfield and Northwestern Railroad interurban, which served the eastern part of Chautauqua, used the station.
The Chautauqua Traction Company, serving the Chautauqua hamlet, did not.
What you see
The building is a 1½-story structure of brick, terra cotta, and sandstone. Its design is Romanesque. A freight depot for the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern stands beside it.
Cultural significance
The station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The listing names it as the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Station.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Westfield
- Coordinates: 42.3284, -79.582
Practical information & getting there
The station is located in Westfield, Chautauqua County, New York.
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