Rutland Railroad Pumping Station

The Rutland Railroad Pumping Station, located in Alburgh, Vermont, is a historic water pumping facility built in 1903. This rare example of an early railroad-related structure provided essential water for steam engines until the 1940s. Situated on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, the modest brick building features a gabled roof and has been preserved as a historic site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1999. Visitors can explore its unique architecture and learn about its role in the expansion of railroad services in the region.