Wellesley Farms station
| Company type | MBTA Commuter Rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1890 |
| Headquarters | Wellesley, Massachusetts , United States |
| Products | Commuter rail services |
Wellesley Farms station serves as a stop on the MBTA Commuter Rail network within Wellesley, Massachusetts, situated along the Framingham/Worcester Line. Positioned in the Wellesley Farms neighborhood, the existing station building was crafted by architect Henry Hobson Richardson in 1886 and completed in 1890. Since 1986, it has been recognized on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places under the name Wellesley Farms Railroad Station.
History
The expansion of the Boston & Worcester Railroad reached this vicinity via Needham in 1834, with Rice's Crossing station opening soon afterward as a flag stop located north of Glen Road. By 1839, the rail line had been upgraded to double tracks.
In 1890, Wellesley Farms station was constructed to replace Rice's Crossing, showcasing Richardson’s distinctive Romanesque architectural style. Celebrated for its carefully designed landscaping, Charles Mulford Robinson referred to it in 1904 as "unique, and to be remembered."
The station earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. To enhance safety, the MBTA closed a paved crossing at this location in July 2004, consistent with its policy of removing grade crossings during infrastructure projects.
In June 2021, the MBTA awarded a $28 million contract for design work related to adding a third track between Weston and Framingham. This initiative includes plans to rebuild Wellesley Farms along with nearby stations. The total investment is projected at $400 million, with $34 million specifically designated for the Wellesley Farms reconstruction, aiming for completion by 2030. As of May 2024, Wellesley Farms is among seven stations identified as requiring "complex solutions" to meet accessibility standards.
External links
- MBTA - Wellesley Farms
- Google Maps Street View: Croton Street entrance, Glen Road entrance, Hundreds Road entrance
- Articles with short description
- MBTA Commuter Rail stations in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
- Railway stations in the United States opened in 1890
- Former Boston and Albany Railroad stations
- Railway stations on the National Register of Historic Places in Massachusetts
- Wellesley, Massachusetts
- National Register of Historic Places in Norfolk County, Massachusetts