Depot Square Historic District (Randolph, Vermont)

The Depot Square Historic District in Randolph, Vermont, encompasses a significant area centered around the former Central Vermont Railway depot, now the Randolph Amtrak station. The district is historically important as a transportation and commercial hub that spurred the growth of Randolph throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The district features a variety of architectural styles, reflecting the period of its development, including Italianate, Queen Anne, and Romanesque Revival influences. Prominent buildings include the depot itself, as well as commercial buildings, hotels, and residential structures. These buildings, collectively, provide a tangible representation of the economic and social development related to the railroad's presence.

The district's boundaries generally follow the concentrated area of buildings historically associated with the railroad, encompassing the blocks immediately adjacent to the station. The significance of the Depot Square Historic District lies in its association with transportation history, commercial development, and its well-preserved collection of period architecture. Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places recognizes its importance to the history of Randolph and the surrounding region. The district serves as a focal point for the town, retaining its historic character and continuing to function as a transportation center.