Ashland station (New Hampshire) facts for kids
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Ashland Railroad Station
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 Location in New Hampshire
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| Location | 39 Depot St., Ashland, New Hampshire |
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| Area | 1.1 acres (0.45 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 82000617 |
| Added to NRHP | November 10, 1982 |
The Ashland Railroad Station is an old train station located at 39 Depot Street in Ashland, New Hampshire. It was built a long time ago, in 1869, and updated in 1891. This station is a great example of what a train station looked like in the countryside during the 1800s. Today, it's a museum run by the Ashland Historical Society. This important building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
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About the Station
The old Ashland Railroad Station is found just south of the main part of Ashland village. It sits on Depot Street, where it meets Winter Street. A single train track crosses Depot Street nearby. The station building is right next to this track.
What the Station Looks Like
The station is a one-story building made of wood. It has a strong frame with large wooden posts and beams. A wide, sloped roof made of slate covers the building. This roof sticks out quite a bit, and it's held up by sturdy supports called knee braces.
The building is mostly rectangular. It has parts that stick out on its longer sides, near the middle. The part facing the train tracks used to be the ticket office. This is where the station agent would sell tickets to passengers. The part sticking out on the other side held the restrooms.
Station History
The train line first came through Ashland in 1849. Back then, Ashland was part of a town called Holderness. The first station was used for both people and goods.
Building the Passenger Station
In 1869, the Boston, Concord, and Montreal Railroad (BC&M) built this specific station. They wanted a separate building just for passengers. This way, people wouldn't have to share space with freight.
Changes Over Time
The station was greatly updated in 1891. This was done by the Concord & Montreal Railroad, which took over from the BC&M. These updates gave the station the look it has today.
In 1960, the station was sold to a private owner. Then, in 1980, it was given to the Ashland Historical Society. Now, the society runs it as a museum. It teaches visitors about the local history of Ashland.
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