Troy, NY: Union Station (NYC and B&M)

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John Bulmer posted

Union Station, #TroyNY // 1907

Colorized and restored.

The grand interior of Troy’s Union Station, seen here shortly after it opened in 1907, was once a bustling hub of travel and commerce.

For decades, Union Station was the heartbeat of the city, a place where arrivals and departures shaped the rhythm of daily life. Business travelers, immigrants, soldiers, and families passed through its doors—some heading west for new opportunities, others simply making their way home.

Built to serve multiple rail lines, the station stood at the crossroads of commerce and industry, its location on River Street and Sixth Avenue making it a gateway to Troy’s booming economy. The architecture reflected the era’s ambition—soaring ceilings, grand facades, and intricate details meant to inspire a sense of movement, progress, and possibility.

At its peak, Union Station pulsed with life: trains rumbling in and out, steam rising from locomotives, porters hauling luggage, and vendors selling newspapers and hot coffee to passengers waiting under the cavernous roof. For generations, this was the city’s front door.

But like so many historic stations, Union Station couldn’t outrun the rise of the automobile. As highways stretched across America and rail travel declined, the once-bustling hub fell into disuse. The station was eventually demolished in 1958.

Source unknown. Original and a sample train schedule from 1862 in comments.

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John Bulmer commented on his post
Original image.

John Bulmer commented on his post
Arrivals and departures on October 2, 1862

Donna Muckle commented on John's post

Espyn Blayze Horton commented on John's post
After extensive research I can tell you WITHOUT A DOUBT, this is where Union Station sat. 1801 6th Avenue.

Dennis DeBruler commented on Espyn's comment

Actually, it was east of a wide alley. 1952 aerial photo

Someone else agrees it was on the east side: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bTBDnVyhpJV6K2uj6.

Dennis DeBruler commented on Espyn's comment
 I have doubts. A topo map shows it was east of 6th Ave. 1953/55 Troy South @ 24,000

Espyn Blayze Horton: Dennis DeBruler Union Station isn't even labeled on that map.

Espyn Blayze Horton commented on Dennis' comment
All sources I can find put the rail station at either 1800 or 1801 6th Avenue.

Dennis DeBruler: Espyn Blayze Horton I can agree with 1800. That building is built on the land that the station used.