Kent station (Connecticut)
Kent | |||||||||||
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 The former Kent station in 2012 | |||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 41°43′37″N 73°28′30″W / 41.7268771°N 73.4749836°W | ||||||||||
| Line(s) | Housatonic Railroad | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 1 | ||||||||||
| History | |||||||||||
| Opened | 1874[1] | ||||||||||
| Closed | 1974[2] | ||||||||||
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Kent station is a former train station in Kent, Connecticut. The station building was built in the 1870s to serve passengers on the Housatonic Railroad. The depot was anticipated to be completed and operating by August 1, 1872.[3] However, by April 1873 only the foundation and a portion of the framework was completed.[4] Once completed, the depot was described as "one of the finest" on the Housatonic RR.[5]
The structure still stands today and operates as Kent Station Pharmacy.
Gallery
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Kent Station Pharmacy -
Early 20th postcard of Kent station -
Front view of Kent station
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References
[edit]- ^ Belletzkie, Bob. "Stations: HE-K". Tylercitystation.info. Tylercitystation. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ Charles, Eleanor (July 22, 1984). "Canaan Welcomes a New Railroad". The New York Times. New York, New York. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ "Home News: Kent". Connecticut Western News. Salisbury, Connecticut. June 14, 1872. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ "County Items". Litchfield Enquirer. Litchfield, Connecticut. April 10, 1873. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ "Home News: Kent". Connecticut Western News. Salisbury, Connecticut. January 19, 1875. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
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