Rothesay station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rothesay
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| Historic railway station | |
Rothesay station in December 2007
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| Location | Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada |
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| Opened | 1860 |
| Closed | 1975 |
| Official name: Rothesay Railway Station (European and North American) National Historic Site of Canada | |
| Designated: | 1976 |
The Rothesay station is one of the oldest train stations still standing in Canada. It was built a long time ago, between 1858 and 1860. This special building is located in Rothesay, New Brunswick. It is now a National Historic Site of Canada, which means it's a very important place in Canadian history. The station shows what train stations looked like back then, with its wooden walls and two floors.
A Look at History
The Rothesay Station was built when the European and North American Railway was being constructed. This railway was a big project! It connected two important cities in New Brunswick: Saint John and Shediac. The railway line was finished in August 1860.
How the Station Got Its Name
When it was first built, the station had a different name. It was called the Kennebecasis Station. But then, something exciting happened! The Prince of Wales visited. To honor him, the station was renamed Rothesay. Rothesay is one of the titles the Prince of Wales held.
Saving the Station
The Rothesay station stopped being used for trains in 1975. Even though the station closed, a passenger train called the Atlantic kept running on the tracks until 1994.
In 1976, a group of people formed the Rothesay Area Heritage Trust. Their goal was to save and take care of the old station. Thanks to them, the building is still standing today! The Trust continues to manage it. The train tracks near the station are still used by Canadian National Railways. They are an important part of their main railway system.
