BOWIE RAILROAD BUILDINGS
BOWIE, MD
Bowie Railroad Buildings are a collection of historic buildings located in Bowie, Maryland. These buildings served as the hub of the once-thriving railroad industry in the area during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The buildings were constructed in 1872, and have since been restored and preserved as a historic site.
The main building in the complex is the Bowie Railroad Station, which was originally a stop on the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad. The station is a two-story brick building with a distinctive clock tower and a covered passenger platform. Inside, the station features a waiting room, ticket office, and baggage room.
Adjacent to the station is the Bowie Tower, a two-story building that housed the railroad signal equipment and operators. The tower is constructed of brick and features a unique octagonal shape.
Other buildings in the complex include a freight house, roundhouse, and a water tower. These buildings were used for storing and servicing trains, as well as providing water for steam locomotives.
Today, the Bowie Railroad Buildings are a popular destination for history buffs and train enthusiasts. The site is operated by the city of Bowie and is open for tours and events throughout the year. The buildings have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973.
BOWIE RAILROAD BUILDINGS is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BOWIE MD. US MID #8402400107
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).
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BOWIE RAILROAD BUILDINGS
8614 CHESTNUT AVE
BOWIE
MD
20715
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BOWIE RAILROAD BUILDINGS Information
MID # | 8402400107 |
Name | BOWIE RAILROAD BUILDINGS |
Alternate Name | |
Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 39.007156, -76.778537 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 24 FIPS County Code: 033 US Census Tract: 800410 US Census Block: 1000 |