THE SALEM, NH HISTORIC DEPOT TRAIN STATION
Stonehill Builders is currently working on the restoration of the historic Depot Train Station in Salem, NH. The Depot Train Station has been a fixture in the town since the early 1800's when many travelers coming from other towns to parts unknown stopped at the little station for a respite from travel. Centered halfway between Boston, MA and Concord, NH, Salem Depot was the natural place for travelers of the day to take a brief respite from their journey. While time has taken its toll on this little treasure in the depot, the good news is it has been examined and is structurally intact, so most of its condition is cosmetic.
Check out the new exterior!
The Goal - Restoration and Preservation for Future Generations
The group heading the restoration project consists of citizens and members of the business community that care deeply about reviving this train station so that it may be enjoyed by future generations. It is not clear yet what will occupy the station when it is finished, but the immediate goal is rewind what the hands of time has done. Stonehill has already begun this task.
The station had been worked on in the past, adding layers onto layers, but we are gutting the structure down to its bare studs and rebuilding it from there.
In 2008 we made the front page of the Eagle Tribune! Click here to check out the article: http://www.eagletribune.com/punewsnh/local_story_227022831.html
The official webpage for the restoration project can be found here: http://www.salemdepotstation.com/
Check back with us often to watch the progress!
