National Register of Historic Places

Frenchville Railroad Station and Water Tank

Frenchville, Aroostook County, Maine
Listed
June 19, 1995
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
95000723

About this property

The Frenchville Railroad Station and Water Tank are a historic railroad museum property in Frenchville, Maine. The station and water tank were built in 1910 by the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad (B&A) and were added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 20, 1995. The station was retired in 1971. The water tower became obsolete in 1958 when the diesel locomotive replaced the steam locomotive. The Town of Frenchville purchased the water tank from Bangor & Aroostook Railroad and used it as a water reservoir for the fire department until 1981. The Frenchville Historical Society took over maintenance of the site in 1985.

Location

308 US 1
Frenchville, Aroostook County, Maine
47.27984, -68.38835

Categories

ARCHITECTURETRANSPORTATIONENGINEERING
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Sources

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When was Frenchville Railroad Station and Water Tank listed on the National Register?

Frenchville Railroad Station and Water Tank was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1995.

What type of historic resource is Frenchville Railroad Station and Water Tank?

Frenchville Railroad Station and Water Tank is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Frenchville Railroad Station and Water Tank?

The period of significance for Frenchville Railroad Station and Water Tank is recorded as the industrial era.

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