Waterbury, Vermont’s historic railroad station was built by the Central Vermont Ry. in 1875. The station was the centerpiece of Waterbury Village for more than 75 years, serving as the gateway to nearby attractions. Its main entrance faced the village green. Through the 1950s, it was the destination for the Central Vermont’s Ski Train, which brought thousands of passengers to Vermont’s ski slopes and winter carnivals.
The main brick passenger depot measures 30′-6″ wide and 80′-0″ long with a 13′-0″ x 30′-6″ baggage room annex. Separate waiting rooms were provided for men and women, with a combination ticket and train-order office on the track side and rest
rooms beneath the tower.
Competition from the interstate highway system caused passenger traffic to decline, so the CV let the station deteriorate. Over time, it lost most of its original Italianate Victorian detailing and ornamentation.
