The Bloody Point Railroad Depot

Project Progress

Full Steam Ahead

Progress comes in leaps and bounds interspersed with periods of waiting. But the intent to preserve the depot is alive and strong. Our hopes are to build and further the momentum to maintain public access to this ancient part of New Hampshire and to preserve the depot, land, and heritage that comes with it.

Seven to Save Designation

The Seven to Save designation is recognized for bringing statewide attention to historic resources. It will support efforts by the Newington Historical Society and Historic District Commission to raise awareness and build a fundraising network to preserve the depot. Plans to create a railroad history museum and to develop public access to Bloody Point will have far reaching efforts beyond the Town of Newington.

12/16/2021

Historical Society Part of Effort to Save the Depot

In November 2021 various federal, state, and local parties agreed to stipulations for mitigating the expected dismantling and replacement of the General Sullivan Bridge. Parties working to own and preserve the Newington railroad depot include the Newington Historical Society.

11/15/2021

Bloody Point Park Concept

An example of how the depot property could be rehabilitated for public use include the Bloody Point Park and Railroad-Maritime Museum concept put forward but the Historical Society and Historic Commission.

4/19/2021

Bloody Point Historic District Not Eligible for National Register

Newington's Historic District Commission requested consideration of the locally designated Bloody Point Historic District for National Register listing during Section 106 consultation. New Hampshire's Division of Historical Resources completed the survey and determined Bloody Point ineligible for the National Register due to its loss of integrity.

9/1/2019

Newington Historical District Commission Enters the Section 106 Process

The Spaulding Turnpike expansion projects over the last 20 years have done little to benefit Newington. With the State's determination to destroy the General Sullivan Bridge rather than preserve it as it had agreed to do in 2008, the local HDC entered the fray to advocate for real historic preservation.

9/1/2018

Newington Railroad Depot Listed on the National Register

Local historic groups successfully advocate for listing the 1873 railroad depot on the National Register in a long time struggle to preserve the historic bloody point location.

3/1/2010

Record of Decision for Highway Expansion

Commuting in the Portsmouth to Rochester corridor is a terror so more highway expansion is planned. Removing homes, trees, and landscape views has adverse impacts on Newington and its historical resources. However, the railroad depot is planned to be returned to Newington.

10/1/2008

You can help to save this historic landmark

We are looking for help from anyone with an interest in preserving this unique piece of history. Don't be shy, we welcome your assistance and ideas.

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