Union Station was built in 1912 by the Boston & Maine Railroad. It replaced a smaller station that was located right next to the existing building. Passenger service continued up until 1956.
Sometime before passenger service ceased, the town's Post Office moved in and shared the space with the railroad. James Reed served a dual role as the Station Agent and Postmaster. When train service stopped in 1956, the building was sold to Mr. Reed for the tidy sum of $1.00. Mr. Reed continued operating the Post Office here until around 1960.
When the Post Office moved out, the building was conveyed to Mr. Reed's daughter and her husband. Gladys and Lionel Harris converted the station into a cozy 2 bedroom home and lived here with their daughter. Mr. Harris operated a TV and Radio repair business out of the old baggage room. He passed away in the 1980's while Mrs. Harris continued living here until the early 1990's.
The building stood vacant for 9 years before the Harris' daughter and granddaughter decided it was time to sell the home. It was in late August of 2001 when I became the proud owner of the old station.