Boston & Maine R.R. Depot
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La gare du Boston & Maine

Kennebunk, Maine

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 14, 2021

1. Boston & Maine R.R. Depot / La gare du Boston & Maine Marker

This depot was constructed in 1872 when the Boston & Maine Railroad operated a branch line between Portland and South Berwick, Maine. It is an example of Stick-style architecture. During the late 1800, tourists to the area were met here by either stage coach or horse with buggy to be taken to their destinations. After 1902, passengers took the Atlantic Shore Line Railway which had ran electric trolleys throughout the area and picked up passengers on Summer Street. Soldiers from northern Maine, carried to battle during both World Wars, stopped at this station. Trains still run on these tracks. This depot currently houses local businesses. It is one of the last surviving depots of its era on this line.

Cette gare et bâtie en 1872 lorsqu'une ligne de chin de fer du Boston & Maine relie Portland à South Berwick, Maine. C'est un excellent exapmle de structure à ossature de bois. Lorsque les touristes de la fin du 18ème siècle arrivent, ils sont attendus içi par des diligence ou des carrioles à cheval qui les conduisent à destination. Après 1902, c'est à Summer Street que les passagers prennent des tramways électriques

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de l'Atlantic Shore Line qui leur permettent de circuler dans la région. Les soldats appelés du nord du Maine pour servir dans les deux Geurre Monidales faisaient escale içi. Le trains utilisent toujours ces rails. Cette gare qui abrite aujourd'hui plusieurs commerces est l'une des dernièrs d'époque.
 
Erected by The Museum in the Streets®. (Marker Number 15.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • War, World I • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets: Kennebunk, Maine series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
 
Location. 43° 23.009′ N, 70° 31.721′ W. Marker is in Kennebunk, Maine, in York County. It is at the intersection of Depot Street and Summer Street (Maine Route 9A/35), on the right when traveling north on Depot Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 53 Summer St, Kennebunk ME 04043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Southern Maine Coast. It is also in the American Northeast,

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 14, 2021

2. Boston & Maine R.R. Depot / La gare du Boston & Maine Marker

in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The James Hubbard Home / La demeure James Hubbard (within shouting distance of this marker); The George Wise Home / La demeure George Wise (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zion's Hill / Zion's Hill (La Colline Dorée) (approx. 0.3 miles away); Park Street School / L'École Secondaire de Park Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Dr. Lemuel Richards Home / La Demeure Dr. Lemuel Richards (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kennebunk, Maine (approx. half a mile away); 1st Sgt. Christopher Coffin (approx. half a mile away); A Memorial Tree (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kennebunk.

 

 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 504 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.