Kentville Station

The station was built in 1868 by the Windsor and Annapolis Railway in 1868. It served as divisional and corporate headquarters for the DAR. A 30 foot baggage room was added to the east in the 1890s. A major addition was designed in 1902 and completed by 1904 which added a central tower, all-round platform awnings and a 40 foot extension to the west. A further 40 foor extension with six dormers was added to the west in 1914-1915. The station was initially a straw yellow colour with dark red trim. It as given an an all-red paint scheme during World War Two. The platform awnings were gradually cut back over the years. The station was demolished in 1990.

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Kentville Station and Yard July 27, 1871
Kentville Station circa 1890
Kentville Station circa 1900
Kentville Station circa 1904-1914
Kentville Station circa 1904-1914
Kentville Station circa 1914-1918
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Kentville Station circa 1930
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Kentville Station 1942
Kentville Station
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Dayliner 9059 at Kentville Station
No. 470 at the Kentville Station on July 3, 1954 leading Train No. 13 for Kingsport.
No. 470 at Kentville 1954 with Kingsport Mixed.
No. 2501 at the Kentville Station on August 1, 1958. Note van No. 435797.
No. 2501 at the Kentville Station on August 1, 1958. Note van No. 435797.
D.A.R. Headquarters, Kentville Station, Kentville on July 20, 1967.
No. 9059 at Kentville Station in 1968.
Dayliner No. 9057 at Kentville Station, Kentville in August 1973.
Kentville Station, Kentville NS August 17 1977.