 In 1871 he took his position with the railroad and remained in their employ through the 1870s, including during the time he designed the Amboy depot.The building was designed to be a spacious and modern division headquarters while doubling as a depot for the citizens of Amboy; the southeastern half of the first floor was designed for such use.The depot section consists of waiting rooms and ticketing counters typical of their era while the headquarters portion of the building is well illuminated through ample fenestration.