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Historic Erie Depot in Wellsville is up for sale BY KATHRYN ROSS
WELLSVILLE — In 1911 it was the talk of the town, showcasing the village’s economic development; 115 years later it is again, showcasing the community’s dedication and concern for historic preservation. When the Middaugh Real Estate for sale signs went up at the beginning of the month the public became informed that the historic Erie Depot is once again on the market, at a price of $187,000. Chan Whitford of the LC Whitford Company, architect Andrew Sisson and Garret Stephen of Wayne Paving purchased the property at 10 Depot St. for $40,000 in March 2022, with the intent on restoring the building. For the last three years locals have been telling curious visitors and inquiring former residents that the depot was going to be restored thanks to a New York Forward Grant and the intercession of three developers who formed The Depot LLC. They submitted an application for nearly $1.6 million and received $1.2 million in grant funding. Their plan was to transform The Depot into a modern event center and museum utilizing the outside spaces for gatherings. The passage of time and life took its toll and the New York Forward
Photo by Kathryn Ross The 115-year-old Erie Depot in Wellsville is up for sale.
available) doors, windows, and sidewalks. There are also portions of the floor that will need to be replaced due to roof leaks.” Sisson explained, “Everything came together and we’re at different places in our life. We’ve gotten the project to where it is now where we still have grant funding. We’re just really looking for someone to take it and run with what we’ve started. We decided to sell it and try to find the right buyer.” For more information about the sale of the building, contact Middaugh Real Estate in Wellsville at (585) 593-3457. The Depot was a betterment for the community, according to newspaper articles in the archives of the Allegany County Historical Society. “A new artistic and very cozy station has
funding awarded in 2024 was never tapped, and while other projects progressed, The Depot continued to deteriorate. Some excuse for the lack of progress was the construction of the Madison Street Bridge in 2024-25. The grounds of the depot were used for staging purposes. Andrew Sisson, one of the developers, wrote about the sale of the building: “There is a designed renovation for the building, which has been awarded grants to assist with the construction. The awarded grants are $500,000 from Restore NY and $1,228,000 from NY Forward. This money is still available to a qualified buyer to allow the design project to move forward.” He continued, “Structurally, this building is sound. Through many years of neglect, the building needs a new roof, (terra cotta tiles are
been erected at Wellsville, on the Allegheny Division, and, while proving how well the Erie is progressing in the general betterment, the benefit will be gained by Wellsville itself, as a result of the attractive structure, can easily be imagined. Because the town is going to the front by leaps and bounds, and even a big red flag can’t stop it. “The station is in the Roman style of architecture, proverbial for its
beauty and solidity, and is 132 feet long by 30 feet wide. The material used in its construction is dark red brick laid in cement mortar, with red joints to match and fineaxed bluestone trimmings, which furnishes a pleasing contrast. “The roof is of red terra cotta, with broad overhanging cornice and cypress gutter, for the protection of the public while using the platforms. The cornice is supported by massive brackets of ornamental design. “The treatment of the interior has been very happily conceived. The entrance from trackside is into a well-lighted lobby which leads below an arch into the general waiting room, which is in the center. The latter is 36x33 and trimmed with red oak, the walls being plastered and tinted. The high ceiling is finished in panels, with molded plaster beams, and a molded cornice runs around the entire room. The seating
Photo by Kathryn Ross The old design of the Erie Depot still captures the eye, although it’s in need of attention.
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capacity is for 60 people. The room is provided with a telephone booth, and the spacious ticket window is located in an archway with ample shelf and a satchel rest below it. The women’s waiting room contains 16 seats and the smoking room 17 seats. “All modern improvements go with this station, and a spacious baggage room at the west end is one of its important features. The express room at the east end is also spacious and provided with a cozy office. Heat is obtained by a hot water system, and both interior and exterior are lit by electricity. “The location of the station is very fine and convenient. It stands between two streets, having a 20-foot-wide brick-paved driveway at the rear and a massive concrete platform, which is accessible from both streets. “The new station opened for business on Tuesday morning, Sept. 19, 1911.”
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