TARRYTOWN - MTA Metro-North Railroad is set to begin restoration of the historic Tarrytown train station building this spring complete with a new slate roof, gutters, canopy supports, and reconstruction of three roof dormers that were removed decades ago.

“The railroad is pleased to finally begin restoration of the Tarrytown Station building, a gem that has been in continuous use since it was built in 1890 by the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad,” said Metro-North President Howard Permut.  “When the job is done the station will be a real asset to the village, to the public and to railroad customers.”

The 4,000 square foot, pink granite building has red sandstone trim and was built with an oval plan.   

Design of the restoration will cost $1.7 million; the money coming from the MTA’s current 2005-2009 Capital Program.

The sidewalk in front of the building will be widened and the street narrowed from 24 feet, 9 inches to 21 feet, 9 inches.  The additional three feet of sidewalk will allow the roof overhang to be extended to its original dimensions.  The overhang on the eastern façade had been truncated to accommodate the height of buses at the curb.

The railroad is working closely with the Village of Tarrytown, which recently received a $105,000 grant to conduct a traffic study in the station area, which may lead to a new configuration of taxi stands, bus stops, customer drop off area and handicapped parking.

The work is scheduled for completion this fall and will not interfere with train service.  The building will be open for use throughout the project, although from time to time access will be either through the front or back door when work is done on the opposite façade.