Stoneham station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stoneham
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The former Stoneham station in June 2011
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| Location | 36 Pine Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts |
| Line(s) | Stoneham Branch |
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| Opened | 1862 |
| Closed | May 18, 1958 |
| Rebuilt | 1895 |
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Boston and Maine Railroad Depot
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 Location in Massachusetts
Location in the United States
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| Built | 1895 |
| MPS | Stoneham MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 84002510 |
| Added to NRHP | April 13, 1984 |
The Stoneham station is an old train station building located in Stoneham, Massachusetts. It was built in 1895 by the Boston and Maine Railroad. This station is special because it's one of only two old train stations left in Stoneham. It's also the only one that's still in its original spot!
In 1984, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical site. Today, the old station isn't used for trains anymore. Instead, it's used for businesses.
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What Does the Stoneham Station Look Like?
The Stoneham train station is a one-story building made of brick. It sits on a strong granite base. The roof is gently sloped and has wide edges that stick out. These edges are held up by large, decorative supports.
You might notice some fan-shaped windows on the roof, but they are now covered up. The longest side of the building faces Pine Street. The area where the train tracks used to be is now used for parking.
A Brief History of Stoneham's Train Stations
Stoneham had its very first train station built in 1861 at a place called Farm Hill. Then, in 1863, another station was built at the same spot where the current Stoneham station stands. Both of these early stations were built by the Boston and Lowell Railroad company.
When Was the Current Station Built?
The station building you see today was constructed in 1895. It was built by the Boston and Maine Railroad, which took over from the Boston and Lowell company. Building this station was a big project, and it cost about $28,000 back then.
What Happened to the Other Station?
The first station building from Farm Hill is still around! However, it was moved from its original location to Central Street. It's no longer a train station; it has been changed into a house.
How Did the Railroad Help Stoneham Grow?
The railroad was very important for Stoneham. It helped the town change from a small industrial area to a place where people lived and traveled to work in Boston. This made it easier for people to commute every day.
