North Conway Railroad Station

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Built in 1874, the North Conway Railroad Station served as the northern terminus for the Conway Branch of the Boston & Maine Railroad. The station was designed by renowned architect Nathanial J. Bradlee whose most famous work is the Danvers State Hospital Kirkbride building.

The station received special treatment in its design and craftmanship because the town of North Conway was a prestigious summer resort. The first floor contained separate waiting rooms for men and women, a ticket counter, and restrooms. Offices were housed in the two second story towers.

By the middle of the 20th century, the use of passenger rail declined sharply, and passenger service to Boston ended in 1961. The building was abandoned for several years until The Conway Scenic Railroad reopened the station in 1974 for seasonal train excursions within the Mount Washington Valley. The railroad station became a National Historic Landmark in 1979. The building now houses a gift shop and ticket booth for the scenic train rides.

Location
38 Norcross Circle
North Conway, NH 03860

Discussion

Ken Perkins Jan 18, 2009
I have a print of a painting by Robert Franke of the railroad station. Would you have any info as to date of painting. I also have three other prints of the four seasons by Franke. the station seems to be the summer scene with what I think is a tram service to a hotel out front. Thank you
Gabriele Condon Sep 28, 2009
same as ken perkins. i own a print of a painting by robert franke. depicted is the railroad station in north conway, nh. i would really appreciate everyone's input. i know nothing about the artist, or when he may have painted it.thanks
Micki Mar 28, 2010
I am looking for info on how to contact the store within the train station. I am looking for a stuffed animal dressed in a train engineer's clothing. It is a stuffed dog.In the past, I have bought one for my grandson, his son and now want to purchase one for his second son {my second great-grandson}. Any contact info ie: phone # or email address for the store would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Ethan Jun 15, 2010
Contact info for the station can be found at http://www.conwayscenic.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.contact