The Friends of the Aberdeen B&O Train Station are working toward the completion of the station’s restoration!!

While the exterior of the building is completed, there is still more work to do!!
The interior restoration, estimated to cost $405,000, will cover essential upgrades including electricity, plumbing, HVAC, walls, floors, ceilings and fire suppression.

The Friends mission also includes a goal of creating educational exhibits and programs for the public. The cost estimate for this project is $18,500.

 Timeline at the train station.

1885: The station was completed.
1886: The train station was opened to the public and the rail line completed. This connected New York to Baltimore and points west.
1958: Passenger service was discontinued and the station no longer in operation.
2003: The train station building was condemned by the City of Aberdeen.
2005: CSX Corporation (the current railroad owner) donated the station and land to the Historical Society of Harford County.
2015: The station was moved 50 feet to a new foundation as required by Federal Railroad Safety Regulations.
2021: Phase I rehabilitation of $230,000 was completed. This rehabilitation included the stabilization of 75% of the structure, removal of a non-original dormer, roof repairs, and temporary roofing.
2022: $850,000 in state bonds were awarded by Governor Hogan and the Maryland General Assembly.
October 2023: Harford County and the City of Aberdeen contributed $80K to the project.
July 2024: Phase II exterior restoration was completed. The total cost of this phase of work was $807,000. Richard Wagner and David Gleason were the architects for the project while Bathon Builders, Inc. was the general contractor.

Summary of 2024 restoration work

The station was restored to its 1885 design. First completed was the remaining structural stabilization. Using historic photographs and additional research from similar stations designed by architect Frank Furness, many new and rehabilitated features were incorporated. All modifications to the building received approval from the Maryland Historical Trust. A new slate roof, cedar shakes, and a brick base constructed with new bricks were added. Windows and doors were rehabilitated, and where they were missing, replacement doors and windows were built. New trim and a rebuilt brick chimney were also included. The paint and brick colors were chosen based on paint analysis and by referencing the restored Furness station in Wilmington, Delaware.

For more information, visit us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/AberdeenBOTrainStation or contact us at P.O. Box 254, Aberdeen, Maryland, 21001 or director@aberdeenbotrainstation.org.