Perkasie Railroad Station
50 South 7th Street
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Image from the Perkasie Historical Society Collection
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Image courtesy of Rick Doll
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The Perkasie Railroad Station was constructed in 1892. This station, considered to be the “finest station along the branch,” replaced the frame station that was moved to the other side of Market Street for use as a freight station.
The new station had Ladies and Gents waiting rooms, finished with hardwoods and fireplaces. To accommodate summer visitors to Perkasie and Menlo Parks, a platform ticket window was included in the building design. Perkasie station was the only station between Lansdale and Bethlehem that was opened 24 hours a day.
The station was the centerpiece of the downtown area. The railroad allowed the town to use the grassy area at the station for a flagpole, the town Christmas Tree, and Nativity Tableau. After World War II the Perkasie Honor Roll listing all of those who served was erected in front of the station.
In 1968, the Reading Railroad closed the station. Train service from Perkasie continued until 1981. The station was leased by Alternative Wood Heat for many years ending in 2017. Today, SEPTA continues to own the station building leasing it to the owners of The Ram.
Reference Perkasie Historical Society archives
The new station had Ladies and Gents waiting rooms, finished with hardwoods and fireplaces. To accommodate summer visitors to Perkasie and Menlo Parks, a platform ticket window was included in the building design. Perkasie station was the only station between Lansdale and Bethlehem that was opened 24 hours a day.
The station was the centerpiece of the downtown area. The railroad allowed the town to use the grassy area at the station for a flagpole, the town Christmas Tree, and Nativity Tableau. After World War II the Perkasie Honor Roll listing all of those who served was erected in front of the station.
In 1968, the Reading Railroad closed the station. Train service from Perkasie continued until 1981. The station was leased by Alternative Wood Heat for many years ending in 2017. Today, SEPTA continues to own the station building leasing it to the owners of The Ram.
Reference Perkasie Historical Society archives