Point of Rocks Train Station
by Lois Bryan
Title
Point of Rocks Train Station
Artist
Lois Bryan
Medium
Photograph - Photography / Digital Art
Description
The Point of Rocks station was completed in 1876 and was designed by renowned architect E. Francis Baldwin who would construct a number of stations and depots for the B&O, particularly along the eastern areas of the railroad. The Point of Rocks station itself in terms of exposure is likely the most well known B&O station as it is heralded as one of, if not the, most photographed railroad station or depot in the country. The station's popularity lies as much with its splendor as its location. Situated at the point where two railroad lines converge, coupled with a beautiful steeple which faces directly towards where the railroad tracks meet makes for a truly magnificent setting, unrivaled anywhere else.
When constructing the depot Baldwin somewhat incorporated its design into the small area where the two lines converged. Overall, the building was about two-and-a-half stories in height and featured a beautiful steeple along the front facade. The depot was designed in the Gothic Revival style, a Victorian-era architecture with Medieval undertones that dates back to the mid-16th century. As such, the building employs steep, angled roof lines dormers, and partially arched, narrow windows. With the steeple the building is a full four-stories in height. Baldwin constructed Point of Rocks using red-brick and local sandstone for trim as well as the foundation.
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June 30th, 2013
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Comments (115)
Michael Durst
Magnificent capture and post-work of this incredible Victorian structure! Well done, Lois! v/f
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations on your fabulous artwork being featured in one of FAA's newer Groups - Camera Art! You are invited to archive your work in the Features Archive thread! group or any other thread that it would fit in! LF
Bill And Deb Hayes
WOW !! Lois, you outdid yourself with this one. This is just MAGNIFICENT !!!! EYE CANDY !!! True work of art !!! LOVE this work !!! (L/F)
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Bob Lentz
Congratulations! on this unique image’s being Featured in “The Artistic Aperture” group, and also Liked, Favorited, and Facebooked.
Lois Bryan replied:
Most sincere thanks, Bob, for your lovely note, the feature and your always-appreciated support!!! i tweeted the group!!
Angela Davies
Wow, beautifully rendered and presented, LF I was just there today admiring this lovely example of 1800's architecture!
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #3 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist. http://fineartamerica.com/groups/1000-views-on-1-image.html?showmessage=true&messageid=3007290
Gene Healy
What a lovely old building, beautifully displayed. Have added this to the special promotion thread in 1000 views. L/F
Brian Tada
Absolutely amazing, masterful artistry, Lois, on this stunning train station portrait! The colors, textures and presentation are incredible! Loved reading the background for this exceptionally beautiful image. Congratulations on your very well-deserved sale! Marvelous, magnificent work! F/L
Rahdne Zola
Congratulations, Lois, this elegant beauty is featured in the Orange Euphoria exhibit "Awesome Architecture"!
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