Spanish Town Railway Station

Spanish Town Railway Station

Spanish Town Railway Station

Parish: St. Catherine

The Spanish Town Railway station is a Jamaica/Georgian style brick building set on a stone base. The roof overhang on the northern side of the structure is supported by timber posts and wall mounted cast iron brackets. On the southern side, the roof overhang is supported by wall mounted timber brackets. The facade of the structure contains sash windows and solid recessed panel doors. The entire structure is covered with long zinc hip roof. This Station was built in 1845.

 

 


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