LB2016.15.890

LB2016.15.890

Union Station, Portland, Maine. The building was opened on June 25, 1888, serving trains of the Boston and Maine, Maine Central and Portland and Ogdensburg railroads. Designed by Boston architects Bradlee, Winslow & Wetherell, it was inspired by the designs of medieval French châteaux. It was a primarily granite building, with a 188 foot clock tower. Despite its 'union station' name, the Grand Trunk Railway used a different station two miles away. The Maine Central ended passenger rail service to the station in September 1960, and it closed on October 30th when the Boston and Maine moved its remaining trains out of the facility. On August 31, 1961, the train station was demolished, and a strip mall built on the property. Nevertheless, the Boston and Maine continued multiple daily trains from Portland itself to Boston until 1965. Wikipedia contributors. Union Station (Portland, Maine) [Internet]. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia; 2023 Mar 31, 18:34 UTC [cited 2023 Apr 25]. Available from:Wikipedia contributors. Union Station (Portland, Maine) [Internet]. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia; 2023 Mar 31, 18:34 UTC [cited 2023 Apr 25]. Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Union_Station_(Portland,_Maine)&oldid=1147555611.