sentences:  Medford station was originally opened on June 26, 1844 when the main line terminated at the former Carman's River station east of Yaphank station.On August 20, 1863, the station burned down, but wasn't rebuilt until 1889.This version was a two-story structure located near an at-grade crossing with NY 112 that was considered one of the most dangerous crossings on the Long Island Rail Road.