North Creek Depot Museum
Photos courtesy North Creek Depot Museum
Experience an authentic North Country RR depot and a significant site in American History.
Revisit a bygone era in train travel at the North Creek Depot Museum. Listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places, the depot served the railroad that hugged the western shore of the Hudson River. You can learn about the fascinating history of this vital stop on a crucial travel artery.
The North Creek Railroad Station is famous as the place where Theodore Roosevelt learned he would become the President of the United States following William McKinley’s death in Buffalo on September 14, 1901.
In addition to this well-known story, the station deserves attention for its role as the northernmost terminus of the Adirondack Railroad. This line was indispensable in making the central Adirondacks accessible for recreational and industrial development.
The complex is also noteworthy in that it preserves (in microcosm) an entire collection of structures associated with railroad history.
Step back in time at the magnificent 1872 Adirondack/D&H Railroad Depot, lovingly brought back from the brink of destruction. Discover the rich history of North Creek as you explore this fascinating museum, complete with a captivating diorama.
More than just a museum, the North Creek Railroad Station is the heart of the North Creek community, a hub of culture and economic activity.
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