Waterbury Union Station

Waterbury Union Station is a brick railway station featuring a prominent clock tower built by the Seth Thomas Company that rises above the downtown area. The tower serves as a dominant visual landmark in the city's center, visible from many directions.

The station was designed by the prominent architecture firm McKim, Mead & White for the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad and opened in 1909. It represents the era when railway stations served as symbols of American progress and civic pride.

The station's architecture reflects how American cities looked to European design for inspiration in the early 1900s. Today, the building tells this story through its physical presence in the downtown area.

The station building now serves as office space for the Republican-American newspaper while maintaining limited rail services for regional travel. The exterior is accessible for viewing and the structure provides a clear landmark for navigating downtown.

The clock tower drew inspiration from the Torre del Mangia in Siena, Italy, bringing European architectural traditions to Connecticut. This Italian reference was a common design choice for major American public buildings in the early 1900s.

Location: Waterbury

Architects: McKim, Mead & White

GPS coordinates: 41.55500,-73.04694

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42