Kennebunk in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
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.
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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 and in New England. 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
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 14, 2021
2. Boston & Maine R.R. Depot / La gare du Boston & Maine Marker
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 500 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
