Branding the B&O

In the late 1800s, passengers would have instantly recognized this building as a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station. Known for a distinctive style and red-and-brown color scheme, Baltimore and Ohio designed its 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. Architect Ephraim Francis Baldwin designed standardized station layouts for Baltimore and Ohio, with additional custom options such as fancy trimwork and roof bracketing. Originally located near The Point, the train station was moved here in 1931. By 2000, the station had lost its tower and was in disrepair. The National Park Service restored the station in 2005, leaving a few sections unpainted to show its condition before the restoration.

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia · United States