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 a really old train station in Ashland, New Hampshire. You can find it at 39 Depot Street. It was built way back in 1869 and got a makeover in 1891. This station is a great example of what a country train station looked like in the 1800s. Today, it's a cool museum run by the Ashland Historical Society. The station was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, which means it's an important historical site.
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Discovering the Ashland Train Station
The old Ashland Railroad Station is just south of the main part of Ashland village. It sits on the south side of Depot Street, where it meets Winter Street. A single train track crosses Depot Street diagonally. The station building is on the northeast side of this track. Its longest side runs right next to the tracks.
What the Station Looks Like
This station is a one-story building made of wood. It has a strong frame with posts and beams. The roof is covered with slate tiles and has a sloped, or "hipped," shape. The roof also has wide parts that hang over the sides. These overhangs are held up by special supports called knee braces. The building is mostly a rectangle. It has parts that stick out from the long sides near the middle. The part facing the train track used to be the station agent's ticket office. The part on the other side held the restrooms.
A Glimpse into History
The train line first came through Ashland in 1849. Back then, Ashland was part of a town called Holderness. The first station built by the Boston, Concord, and Montreal Railroad (BC&M) was used for both people and cargo.
Building a New Station for Passengers
In 1869, the railroad decided to build this new station. They wanted a separate place just for passengers, away from the freight depot. The station was greatly updated in 1891. This was done by the Concord & Montreal Railroad, which took over from the BC&M. These changes gave the station the look it has today.
From Train Station to Museum
The station was sold to private owners in 1960. Then, in 1980, it was given to the Ashland Historical Society. Now, the society runs it as a local history museum. It helps people learn about the area's past.
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