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| − | Active as a flag stop station from approximately 1891 to 1951, this station name however caused some local confusion as the community of Smith's Cove was located further east, and what the DAR called Smith's Cove was usually called Joggins Bridge. In 1914, the DAR built a station | + | Active as a flag stop station from approximately 1891 to 1951, this station name however caused some local confusion as the community of Smith's Cove was located further east, and what this station that the DAR called Smith's Cove was usually called Joggins Bridge. In 1914, the DAR built a station closer to Smith's Cove but used the name [[Imbertville]] as this Smith's Cove Station already existed.<ref>[[The Homestead - 1981-07-16 - Annapolis Valley Saga|''The Homestead'' - 1981-July-16 - Review of ''Annapolis Valley Saga'']]</ref> |
In 1952, after the station was closed, the building was purchased by Arthur Stone of [[Digby]]. He moved the station and converted it to a restaurant, "The Bon-E-Lass". The building still stood in 2018, although closed and covered in vegetation.<ref>Mike Parker, ''End of the Line The Dominion Atlantic Railway: A Trip Back in Time'', Lawrencetown NS: Pottersfield Press (2019), p. 76</ref> | In 1952, after the station was closed, the building was purchased by Arthur Stone of [[Digby]]. He moved the station and converted it to a restaurant, "The Bon-E-Lass". The building still stood in 2018, although closed and covered in vegetation.<ref>Mike Parker, ''End of the Line The Dominion Atlantic Railway: A Trip Back in Time'', Lawrencetown NS: Pottersfield Press (2019), p. 76</ref> | ||
Revision as of 13:49, 11 May 2024
Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia
Subdivision Yarmouth, Mile 15.56
Next Station East: Imbertville Station (Smith's Cove)
Next Station West: Digby
Features
Active as a flag stop station from approximately 1891 to 1951, this station name however caused some local confusion as the community of Smith's Cove was located further east, and what this station that the DAR called Smith's Cove was usually called Joggins Bridge. In 1914, the DAR built a station closer to Smith's Cove but used the name Imbertville as this Smith's Cove Station already existed.[1]
In 1952, after the station was closed, the building was purchased by Arthur Stone of Digby. He moved the station and converted it to a restaurant, "The Bon-E-Lass". The building still stood in 2018, although closed and covered in vegetation.[2]
Track Schematic for Smith's Cove, 1918.
No 1828 at Smith's Cove, circa 1986.
No 1828 at Smith's Cove, circa 1986.
References
- ↑ The Homestead - 1981-July-16 - Review of Annapolis Valley Saga
- ↑ Mike Parker, End of the Line The Dominion Atlantic Railway: A Trip Back in Time, Lawrencetown NS: Pottersfield Press (2019), p. 76
