Oakfield station facts for kids
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Oakfield Station
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 Location in Maine
Location in the United States
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| Location | Station Street, Oakfield, Maine |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1911 |
| NRHP reference No. | 87000928 |
| Added to NRHP | June 25, 1987 |
The Oakfield Station is a cool old train station located on Station Street in Oakfield, Maine. It was built way back in 1911 by the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad. This station is a big reminder of how important Oakfield used to be as a center for trains.
Today, the station is home to the Oakfield Railroad Museum. The Oakfield Historical Society runs the museum, where you can learn all about trains and the town's history. Because of its special history, the station was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 25, 1987. This means it's an important place worth protecting!
What Does Oakfield Station Look Like?
The Oakfield Station sits right next to the old railroad tracks. It's a one-story building made of wood. The station has a special roof shape called a gable-on-hip roof. You can see cool half-round windows and wooden beams under the roof.
The front of the station faces where the trains used to run. It has a part that sticks out a bit, with two windows. There are also a couple of doors and more windows along the building. The roof has wide edges with decorative supports. A small covered walkway connects the main building to a tool shed.
Inside, the station has three rooms. Two of these rooms still have their original pressed tin panels on the walls. Imagine how busy this place must have been when trains were coming and going!
A Brief History of the Station
The Bangor and Aroostook Railroad built the Oakfield Station in 1911. It served as a place where people could catch trains until 1961. That's when passenger train service stopped on this line.
In 1941, the station was actually moved! It was shifted about 100 yards (about 91 meters) from its first spot. This move was done to make changes to a nearby road crossing.
The Oakfield Historical Society received the building in 1986. Since then, they have worked hard to fix it up. They turned it into the museum you can visit today. It's a great way to see what train travel was like long ago!
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