Hawthorne Station Move Groundbreaking June 28 at 6pm
Jul 08
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PRESS RELEASE – KC Smith – June 16, 2010 After many years of negotiations and fund raising the Volunteer Railroaders Association cordially invites the public to join us for the new location groundbreaking ceremony June 28 at 6pm. During the two hour celebration there will be a display of railroad motor cars, operating N, HO, and G scale layouts along with an interactive train simulator. We will have HO scale models for sale and complimentary light refreshments. Plus be the first to reserve your personalized paver brick which will become part of the pathway leading to the station’s new location.
The Hawthorne NYS&W RR station has been standing at the corner of Diamond Bridge and Royal Avenues for over 100 years and up until recently has been doing so safely. With the advent of bigger trucks and the widening of Royal Avenue in recent years the roof has been struck many times as some trucks maneuver the turn. Moving the building from the corner will not only protect it from any further damage and help preserve it for generations to come, but will also open up visibility for motorist and pedestrians.
Architect Louis DiGeronimo
Once completed, the station will house the Joseph K. Weber Memorial Railroad Library, museum pieces representing the history of the NYS&W as well as the Borough of Hawthorne. So why not come out and join us for this historic event. Read more about the VRA’s efforts to save the station
Mayor and Hawthorne Town Council
Robert Kurdock