Railroads stimulated economic growth and technological innovation for much of the 19th and 20th centuries. Over the past several decades, revitalization efforts have elevated historic train stations to being more than architectural landmarks—they are vibrant crossroads of community memory and urban potential. When thoughtfully restored, these structures transform from forgotten relics into dynamic spaces, reconnecting neighborhoods and catalyzing economic renewal.

Modern preservation approaches can reimagine these spaces as mixed-use destinations. By maintaining original architectural details and integrating contemporary amenities, restored train stations become powerful symbols of a city’s ability to honor its past while boldly reimagining its future.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Train stations are called Union Station when multiple railroad companies shared the same location—we worked on five (5)
• Seven (7) stations were designed in the beaux-arts style, prevalent in the United States between 1880 and 1920
• Five (5) train station restoration and adaptive reuse projects have won multiple awards
• Ten (10) are on the National Register of Historic Places, and four (4) of those are further designated as National Historic Landmarks
• Five (5) are adaptive reuse projects—now serving their community as museums, theaters, offices, and hospitality spaces

For over 45 years, EverGreene has partnered with contractors, developers, and architects to preserve many of America’s most iconic and significant landmarks. Our clients and partners rely on our design and problem-solving capabilities, diverse expertise, and quality craftsmanship when repurposing historic structures, integrating modern amenities into historic spaces, and preserving original architecture and art.