Wilmington Train Station, Wilmington
The Wilmington Train Station is a busy train station that serves nine Amtrak routes, commuter trains and bus lines. The train station is familiarly known as Wilmington Station. It's official name is the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Railroad Station. It was renamed after President Biden when he was serving as vice president in 2011.
The station was built in 1907. At that time, it was known as Pennsylvania Station due to the fact that it was owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Architect Frank Furness designed the station so that trains moved through the second floor. He also included a four-face clock tower and decorative pieces made from stone and terra cotta. The station was designed in the Romanesque architectural style.
In 2009, the station underwent a massive remodeling project. Historic details were restored and the station was updated and made more accessible. It also has an inside level with stores, restrooms and a cafe.
The Wilmington Train Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
The station was built in 1907. At that time, it was known as Pennsylvania Station due to the fact that it was owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Architect Frank Furness designed the station so that trains moved through the second floor. He also included a four-face clock tower and decorative pieces made from stone and terra cotta. The station was designed in the Romanesque architectural style.
In 2009, the station underwent a massive remodeling project. Historic details were restored and the station was updated and made more accessible. It also has an inside level with stores, restrooms and a cafe.
The Wilmington Train Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
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Wilmington Train Station on Map
Sight Name: Wilmington Train Station
Sight Location: Wilmington, USA (See walking tours in Wilmington)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Wilmington, USA (See walking tours in Wilmington)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Wilmington, Delaware
Create Your Own Walk in Wilmington
Creating your own self-guided walk in Wilmington is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Quaker Hill and Downtown Historical Buildings
For many visitors to Delaware's Wilmington, the downtown district is the main area of interest.
Indeed, the majority of Wilmington's most distinguished attractions are found here. Steeped in history, this part of the city still carries legacy of its first Swedish settlers much as that of the du Pont family who left a great deal of mark on the town's history. Some of the key local... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Indeed, the majority of Wilmington's most distinguished attractions are found here. Steeped in history, this part of the city still carries legacy of its first Swedish settlers much as that of the du Pont family who left a great deal of mark on the town's history. Some of the key local... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Wilmington Introduction Walking Tour
Wilmington is the largest city in Delaware. It lies at the confluence of the Brandywine and Christina Rivers. Wilmington was originally home to the Lenape people. However, the land was purchased from Chief Mattahorn by the Swedish South Company in 1638. They built Fort Christina at the mouth of what would later be called the Christina River.
The Swedish lost control of the Fort Christina... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
The Swedish lost control of the Fort Christina... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles