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Community Corner

Photos: The Farmingdale Train Station

A hub of history and travel in the community.

The was first built in 1841. It was then rebuilt in 1875 and again in 1890 before an electric sub-station was added to the facility. Continuing to provide easy access further East as well as running hourly connections to New York City, the train station serves as both a historic monument as well as a present operating facility.

In 1994 funding was obtained to renovate the station. Along with exterior reconstruction, the interior waiting room and roof were replaced.

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