Franklinton

The Toledo and Central Ohio Railway Depot

THE T&OC STATION

A Historic Structure
379 W. Broad Street

 The T&OC Then
Built in 1895 to link Ohio to the coal mines of West Virginia, the Toledo & Central Ohio Railway Depot has persevered through a century of wars, floods, depression and fires. Its stately and marbled interior has hosted everything from the tearful goodbyes of World War I soldiers to the victorious homecomings of Ohio State athletic teams.
At its onset, the T&OC was something more than just another train station. It had a certain character that set the tone for years to come. Designed by the renowned Columbus-based architectural firm of Yost & Packard, it boasted some of the most advanced styles of the time. From its Pagoda-esque clock tower to its intricate plaster moldings, the building drew international attention. Over the years it has earned praise from world-renowned architectural critics. Recently, the former dean of the Yale University School of Architecture, Paul Randolph, was quoted as saying
“ It is one of the most fascinating things I’ve ever seen in my life.”

 The T&OC Today
The majestic hall of the Toledo & Central Ohio Railway Depot remain one of Central Ohio’s most intriguing feats of architecture and is listed on the U.S Department of Interior’s National Register of Historic Places. People from all over the nation and world have traveled to see its beautiful fa?§ade that integrates a medley of Eastern, French and Swiss Feudal styles.

Picture: Copyright 1992 MODEL RAILROADER Magazine, used by permission