RESTORING FREEMAN
- By Ron Danielsen
Photo: Tammy Frakking
Friends of Freeman Station volunteers are working very hard
to have the waiting room completed so that it can be used
by late spring 2019 for meetings and events by the public for
groups of up to forty people.
Thanks to the generosity of PGM Rail, Freeman Station now
has the look and feel of a real railway station by the addition
of a track and platform. Tracks were laid by a skilled PGM
crew using tools and track from the early 1900’s.
Almost all of the cost of restoration has been provided by
donors and sponsors, some by direct funding and some by
providing materials and labour. Over 8,000 hours of work have
been provided by a dedicated team of volunteers. Countless
more hours have been spent on all the other activities needed
to bring this project to fruition.
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All funds donated to Freeman Station go directly to
restoration or direct operating costs such as heat and electricity.
There are no paid employees, and no administrative overheads.
As a registered charity, Friends of freeman Station can provide
receipts for all donations. In order to be able to open the
station by next spring funds are needed now to complete
the work.
Donations can be made on the website at www.freemanstation.ca,
or information can be provided by contacting the station at
[email protected]
F rom the salvation of Freeman Station in 2011 until now,
the building has been moved to its location next to the Fairview
Street Firehall, and restored to about 85% of its completed
state. The waiting room is almost complete. Kitchenette
facilities, display cabinets, and painting are now underway.
Thanks to a Trillium Grant, an accessibility ramp has been
installed.
Donate to create a lasting family
remembrance!
For $100 donation, you will receive
a permanent place on the Whinstone
Honour Wall at Freeman Station, with
a personalized plaque.
You may donate in your name, in your
family name, or in memory of a loved
one. Donations are tax deductible.
CLICK HERE for details.