Central of Georgia Railroad: Savannah Shops and Terminal Facilities
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Central of Georgia Railroad: Savannah Shops and Terminal Facilities
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Entrance to the Georgia State Railroad Museum at the former Central of Georgia Railroad: Savannah Shops and Terminal Facilities
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| Location | West Broad Street and Railroad Avenue Savannah, Georgia |
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| Coordinates | 32°04′33″N 81°06′05″W / 32.07571°N 81.10126°WCoordinates: 32°04′33″N 81°06′05″W / 32.07571°N 81.10126°W |
| Area | 33.2 acres (13.4 ha) |
| Built | 1853 |
| Architect | Schwaab, Augustus; Et al. |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals, Late Victorian |
| NRHP Reference # | 78000970 |
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| Added to NRHP | June 2, 1978 |
| Designated NHLD | June 2, 1978 |
The Central of Georgia Railroad: Savannah Shops and Terminal Facilities is a 33.2-acre (134,000 m2) National Historic Landmark District in Savannah, Georgia. It is dominated by the Central of Georgia Depot and Trainshed, and was constructed in 1853 by the Central of Georgia Railway (CofG) before the outbreak of the American Civil War. This pair of buildings was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976, a listing which was expanded in 1978 to include additional buildings described here.
The Georgia State Railroad Museum (formerly called the "Roundhouse Railroad Museum") of the Central of Georgia Railway (CG) in Savannah, Georgia. The complex is considered the most complete antebellum railroad complex in the United States. The museum, located at 655 Louisville Road, is part of a historic district included in the National Register of Historic Places.
The historic railroad structures at the Georgia State Railroad Museum site include a partial roundhouse with operating turntable, partial machine shop, Tender Frame Shop, Blacksmith Shop, Boiler House, Storehouse & Print Shop, Lumber and Planning Sheds, Coach and Paint Shops, and a partial Carpentry Shop which now houses Savannah Children's Museum. Many of these structures are open for visitors to explore.
The Historic Railroad Shops complex is among the finest remaining examples of Victorian railroad architecture and design and is the most intact antebellum railroad repair complex in the country. It was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service. On-site displays include antique shaft driven machinery, locomotives and railroad stock, model train layouts, an operating turntable, and the oldest portable steam engine in the United States. The Historic Railroad Shops offers a valuable educational experience for students and has also become a popular local tourist attraction.
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