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If it wasn’t for the arrival of the railroad in 1854 Taunton’s Wharf Historic District may never have existed. The railroad brought booming business to Staunton and warehouses sprang up all over the Wharf District. Taking a self-guided tour of the Historic Wharf District is a must for architecture enthusiasts who will have many interesting buildings to admire; maps of the area are available from several retailers or from the Staunton Visitor’s Center. You will see several different architectural styles as you stroll through the district including the Federal style, Queen Anne style and the Greek-revival American Hotel. The original C & O train station (now The Depot Grill) was curiously built in the Bungalow style which seems a little strange for a station building.

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