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The [[Kentville]] station was built in 1869 by the [[:Category:Windsor and Annapolis Railway|Windsor and Annapolis Railway]]. It served as divisional and corporate headquarters for the DAR as well as serving Kentville's passenger, baggage and telegraph traffic. A lunch room also operated in the west end of the station for most of its history. A 30 foot baggage room was added to the east in 1889.<ref>Construction date of 1889 addition given in transcript of the Department of Railways and Canals, Engineer's Report, 1889, compiled by J.B. King, Scotia Railway Society Collection, Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management, RG28 Series S Vol. 4 File 15</ref> A major addition, designed in 1902 and completed by 1904, added a central tower, all-round platform awnings and a 40 foot extension to the west. Another 40 foot extension with six dormers was added to the west in 1914-1915. The station was initially a straw yellow colour with dark red trim. It was given an a dark red and black trim paint scheme in World War Two. The platform awnings were gradually cut back over the years and many offices became vacant as Canadian Pacific centralized operations. In 1970, the dispatcher's office was closed as the CP office in Saint John took over dispatching duties.<ref>Bob Mohowski, "Dominion Atlantic Railway", Railpace Newsmagazine, March 1984, p. 33</ref> VIA Rail moved its passenger service out of the old station in May 1988.<ref>Kentville Advertiser, July 19, 1988, article located by by Conrad Davison</ref> VIA's new station was a brick structure with a tower that echoed the tower of the old wooden DAR station. It was built at a cost of $240,000. The new station opened for passengers in late May and was officially opened in June.<ref>Kentville Advertiser, "Kentville's New Train Station", June 3, 1988, article located by Conrad Davison</ref> The new station served only a year and a half until passenger service was canceled. The DAR's wooden station was demolished in 1990. The VIA brick station now serves as a bus station. | The [[Kentville]] station was built in 1869 by the [[:Category:Windsor and Annapolis Railway|Windsor and Annapolis Railway]]. It served as divisional and corporate headquarters for the DAR as well as serving Kentville's passenger, baggage and telegraph traffic. A lunch room also operated in the west end of the station for most of its history. A 30 foot baggage room was added to the east in 1889.<ref>Construction date of 1889 addition given in transcript of the Department of Railways and Canals, Engineer's Report, 1889, compiled by J.B. King, Scotia Railway Society Collection, Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management, RG28 Series S Vol. 4 File 15</ref> A major addition, designed in 1902 and completed by 1904, added a central tower, all-round platform awnings and a 40 foot extension to the west. Another 40 foot extension with six dormers was added to the west in 1914-1915. The station was initially a straw yellow colour with dark red trim. It was given an a dark red and black trim paint scheme in World War Two. The platform awnings were gradually cut back over the years and many offices became vacant as Canadian Pacific centralized operations. In 1970, the dispatcher's office was closed as the CP office in Saint John took over dispatching duties.<ref>Bob Mohowski, "Dominion Atlantic Railway", Railpace Newsmagazine, March 1984, p. 33</ref> VIA Rail moved its passenger service out of the old station in May 1988.<ref>Kentville Advertiser, July 19, 1988, article located by by Conrad Davison</ref> VIA's new station was a brick structure with a tower that echoed the tower of the old wooden DAR station. It was built at a cost of $240,000. The new station opened for passengers in late May and was officially opened in June.<ref>Kentville Advertiser, "Kentville's New Train Station", June 3, 1988, article located by Conrad Davison</ref> The new station served only a year and a half until passenger service was canceled. The DAR's wooden station was demolished in 1990. The VIA brick station now serves as a bus station. | ||
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Station painted straw yellow with dark red and white trim. | Station painted straw yellow with dark red and white trim. | ||
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Image:Early Kentville station.jpg|The first recorded photo of the [[Kentville Station]] taken in August 1869, also showing the [[Kentville Freight Shed|Freight Shed]] and [[Kentville Car Shop|Car Shop]]. | Image:Early Kentville station.jpg|The first recorded photo of the [[Kentville Station]] taken in August 1869, also showing the [[Kentville Freight Shed|Freight Shed]] and [[Kentville Car Shop|Car Shop]]. | ||
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Station painted straw yellow with dark red and white trim. | Station painted straw yellow with dark red and white trim. | ||
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Image:KentvilleStationa.jpg|Kentville Station circa 1890 | Image:KentvilleStationa.jpg|Kentville Station circa 1890 | ||
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Original 1902 Hebert Gates plans for the Kentville Station at the Nova Scotia Archives: 1.2.7.38 | Original 1902 Hebert Gates plans for the Kentville Station at the Nova Scotia Archives: 1.2.7.38 | ||
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Image:KentvilleStationd.jpg|Kentville Station circa 1904-1914 | Image:KentvilleStationd.jpg|Kentville Station circa 1904-1914 | ||
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Station painted straw yellow with dark red and white trim. | Station painted straw yellow with dark red and white trim. | ||
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Image:DAR No 503 - CPR No 8850.jpg|Station in 1920s with the [[Flying Bluenose]] | Image:DAR No 503 - CPR No 8850.jpg|Station in 1920s with the [[Flying Bluenose]] | ||
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Station painted dark red with black trim and white windows. | Station painted dark red with black trim and white windows. | ||
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Image:DAR2500a.jpg|[[DAR2500|No. 2500]] at [[Kentville Station]] circa 1950. | Image:DAR2500a.jpg|[[DAR2500|No. 2500]] at [[Kentville Station]] circa 1950. | ||
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Station painted solid dark red. | Station painted solid dark red. | ||
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==VIA Rail Station 1988-1989== | ==VIA Rail Station 1988-1989== | ||
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Image:KentvilleStationi.jpg|Kentville Station, July 16, 1989. Old station in foreground, new brick station in background to right. | Image:KentvilleStationi.jpg|Kentville Station, July 16, 1989. Old station in foreground, new brick station in background to right. | ||
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==Station Interior Details== | ==Station Interior Details== | ||
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File:Typewriter.JPG|[[Kentville Station]] typewriter from [[B. L. Mailman]]'s estate, 2016. | File:Typewriter.JPG|[[Kentville Station]] typewriter from [[B. L. Mailman]]'s estate, 2016. | ||
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==References and Footnotes== | ==References and Footnotes== | ||
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*''Canadian Railway Station Guide'' Bruce Ballantyne, Bytown Railway Society, 1998 | *''Canadian Railway Station Guide'' Bruce Ballantyne, Bytown Railway Society, 1998 | ||
*''Devil's Half Acre'' Mabel Nichols Kentville Centenniel Committee, 1986 | *''Devil's Half Acre'' Mabel Nichols Kentville Centenniel Committee, 1986 | ||
*''Former Kentville Railway Station, Kentville, Nova Scotia'' Robert Hunter, Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada report, RSR 6 | *''Former Kentville Railway Station, Kentville, Nova Scotia'' Robert Hunter, Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada report, RSR 6 | ||
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Revision as of 13:55, 29 July 2018
Kentville Station
The Kentville station was built in 1869 by the Windsor and Annapolis Railway. It served as divisional and corporate headquarters for the DAR as well as serving Kentville's passenger, baggage and telegraph traffic. A lunch room also operated in the west end of the station for most of its history. A 30 foot baggage room was added to the east in 1889.[1] A major addition, designed in 1902 and completed by 1904, added a central tower, all-round platform awnings and a 40 foot extension to the west. Another 40 foot extension with six dormers was added to the west in 1914-1915. The station was initially a straw yellow colour with dark red trim. It was given an a dark red and black trim paint scheme in World War Two. The platform awnings were gradually cut back over the years and many offices became vacant as Canadian Pacific centralized operations. In 1970, the dispatcher's office was closed as the CP office in Saint John took over dispatching duties.[2] VIA Rail moved its passenger service out of the old station in May 1988.[3] VIA's new station was a brick structure with a tower that echoed the tower of the old wooden DAR station. It was built at a cost of $240,000. The new station opened for passengers in late May and was officially opened in June.[4] The new station served only a year and a half until passenger service was canceled. The DAR's wooden station was demolished in 1990. The VIA brick station now serves as a bus station.
Windsor & Annapolis Railway Wood Station 1869 - 1889
The original Station 74' x 32' in size with a 350' platform, 12' wide. On the freight station side the platform measured 260' x 12'. The two story station housed the general office upstairs.[5]
Station painted straw yellow with dark red and white trim.
Gallery
The first recorded photo of the Kentville Station taken in August 1869, also showing the Freight Shed and Car Shop.
Kentville Station and Yard July 27, 1871
Kentville Station and Yar 27 July 1871.
Evangeline & St. Croix at Kentville Station 1872
Dominion Atlantic Railway Wood Station 1889 - 1904
Original station with a 30 foot baggage room added to the east in the 1889[6].
Station painted straw yellow with dark red and white trim.
Gallery
Kentville Station circa 1890
Kentville, circa 1896, with Kentville Railyard, Kentville Car Shop, Kentville Station and the Aberdeen Hotel.
Kentville Station circa 1900
Church Street, Kentville, circa 1900, with Kentville Station platforms to right and the T. L. Dodge hardware store to left.
Dominion Atlantic Railway Wood Station 1904 - 1914
A major addition, designed in 1902 and completed by 1904, added a central tower, all-round platform awnings and a 40 foot extension to the west. The new dimensions of the station to 32' 4" wide, 36' high to the roof peak (42 ' high to the top of the tower) and 145 feet long.[7]
Station painted straw yellow with dark red and white trim.
Original 1902 Hebert Gates plans for the Kentville Station at the Nova Scotia Archives: 1.2.7.38
Gallery
Kentville Station circa 1904-1914
Kentville Station circa 1904-1914
Kentville Station circa 1914-1918
Kentville Station platform, about 1905 with T. L. Dodge hardware store
P. R. Ritcey warehouses looking west to the Kentville Station, circa 1910.
Drawing of east end of Kentville Station by Dan Conlin
Drawing of west end of Kentville Station by Dan Conlin
Dominion Atlantic Railway Wood Station 1915 - 1990
Another 40 foor extension with six dormers was added to the west in 1914-1915. This brought the final dimensions of the station to 32' 4" wide, 36' high to the roof peak (42 ' high to the top of the tower) and 185 feet long. The 1915 addition brought the total length to 185 feet.
1915 - 1943
Station painted straw yellow with dark red and white trim.
Gallery
Station in 1920s with the Flying Bluenose
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Kentville Station circa 1930 incorrectly hand-tinted showing station painted red.
Locomotive No. 2552 with Train No. 98 at the Kentville Station on Sept. 10, 1937.
Kentville Station, September 1937 with Train No. 95.
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Kentville Station 1942 still painted yellow although the coloured bands of shingles on the tower are gone.
Kentville Station, circa 1942 with P. R. Ritcey store in right background.
Locomotives No. 504 and No. 32 at the Kentville Station, circa 1940. Note the partially repainted station.
No. 2511 at the Kentville Station, circa 1940s.
No. 26 "Kent" at the Kentville Station, circa 1940.
Locomotive No. 32 at the Kentville Station, circa 1940.
1943 - 1967
Station painted dark red with black trim and white windows.
Gallery
No. 2500 at Kentville Station circa 1950.
The Coaches on the right would be heading along to Kingsport/Weston Sub (1953-08-30)
No. 470 at the Kentville Station on July 3, 1954 leading Train No. 13 for Kingsport.
No. 470 at Kentville 1954 with Kingsport Mixed.
No. 2617 at Kentville Station August 10, 1956.
Kentville Station arrival and departure board, March 6, 1959.
An eastbound freight passes the Kentville Station in August of 1959.
No. 9059 in August 1959 at Kentville Station.
Dayliner No. 9059 at the Kentville Station on May 5, 1964.
1967 to 1990
Station painted solid dark red.
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D.A.R. Headquarters, Kentville Station, Kentville on July 20, 1967.
D.A.R. Headquarters, Kentville Station, Kentville on July 20, 1967.
Kentville Station on July 20, 1967.
No. 9059 at Kentville Station in 1968.
RDC 9059 at the Kentville Station with the Kentville Freight Shed, Era ~1970
RDC 9059 Dayliner, at the Kentville Station, circa Sept. 1970.
RDC 9059 Dayliner, at the Kentville Station, close-up of platform, Sept. 5, 1970.
Kentville Station, circa 1970 with P. R. Ritcey store in right background.
Dayliner No. 9057 at Kentville Station, Kentville in August 1973.
Dayliner No. 9057 at Kentville Station, Kentville in August 1973.
Dayliner at Kentville Station on July 18, 1975.
Kentville Railyard with Kentville Station to right, Feb. 14, 1976.
North & West side of the station - 17th May 1976.
Kentville Station, Kentville NS August 17 1977.
No. 9059 at Kentville Station on an evening in January 1977.
No. 9059 at Kentville Station on an evening in January 1977 with P. R. Ritcey store in right background.
The Apple Blossom Special at the Kentville Station is blue flagged while the power is turned on May 30, 1987.
Passengers and on lookers wait at the Kentville Station while VIA 6781 is turned for the Apple Blossom Special on May 30, 1987.
Kentville Station, awaiting demolition June 1990.
Kentville, at the site of the station, August 30, 2011.
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Other Known Images
Kentville Station in 1969 - Canada Science and Technology Museum Image STR04091a.
VIA Rail Station 1988-1989
Gallery
Kentville Station, July 16, 1989. Old station in foreground, new brick station in background to right.
Farewell to VIA in the Valley - January 30, 1990 article on school children witnessing final passenger run at Kentville Station.
Station Interior Details
Gallery
Kentville Station typewriter from B. L. Mailman's estate, 2016.
Kentville Station adding machine from B. L. Mailman's estate, 2016.
References and Footnotes
- ↑ Construction date of 1889 addition given in transcript of the Department of Railways and Canals, Engineer's Report, 1889, compiled by J.B. King, Scotia Railway Society Collection, Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management, RG28 Series S Vol. 4 File 15
- ↑ Bob Mohowski, "Dominion Atlantic Railway", Railpace Newsmagazine, March 1984, p. 33
- ↑ Kentville Advertiser, July 19, 1988, article located by by Conrad Davison
- ↑ Kentville Advertiser, "Kentville's New Train Station", June 3, 1988, article located by Conrad Davison
- ↑ Windsor and Annapolis Railway, Report of Alexander MacNab, C. E., November 1, 1873. p14, p21
- ↑ Construction date of 1889 addition given in transcript of the Department of Railways and Canals, Engineer's Report, 1889, compiled by J.B. King, Scotia Railway Society Collection, Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management, RG28 Series S Vol. 4 File 15
- ↑ Herbert Gates architectural plans for Kentville Station, 1902, Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management
- Canadian Railway Station Guide Bruce Ballantyne, Bytown Railway Society, 1998
- Devil's Half Acre Mabel Nichols Kentville Centenniel Committee, 1986
- Former Kentville Railway Station, Kentville, Nova Scotia Robert Hunter, Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada report, RSR 6
