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This was in my inbox today. It's a wonderful old building.

Henry


Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 00:58:44 -0400 
From: Paul Corriveau <pcorriveau_@_rogers.com> 
Subject: FW: "Help Us Raise the Roof!" - News Release 
 
NEWS RELEASE! 
 
10/14/2005 - "Help Us Raise the Roof!" 
 
Save Our Station 
 
c/o North America Railway Hall of Fame 
 
P.O. Box 20040 
 
St.Thomas, Ontario, N5P 4H4 
 
Phone: 519-633-2535 
 
Fax:  519-633-3087 
 
WHAT:        Raise the Roof - Campaign Launch!  
 
WHO:          Paul Corriveau, Volunteer Project Coordinator 
 
                   Max Charlton, Vice President 
 
                   Angus Walton, Director, & Chairman of the Municipal 
Heritage Committee 
 
                   Wayne Paddon, Director, Chair of the Adopt-a-Window 
Campaign, Author 
 
WHEN:        Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 10:00 A.M.  
 
WHERE:      Canada Southern Railway Station 
 
                   750 Talbot Street, St.Thomas, ON (behind Giant Tiger) 
 
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY:  
 
Exterior photo opportunities are available, plus additional interior tours 
of the station can be provided with advance notice. The Station is currently 
set-up for our annual Mystery Station event which helps raise funds for our 
Save Our Station campaign and is presented by the Association of Community 
Living. 
 
  
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: 
 
  
 
Paul Corriveau                                            Max Charlton 
 
Director - Volunteer Project Coordinator           Vice President 
 
North American Railway Hall of Fame               North American Railway 
Hall of Fame 
 
Home: (519) 633-8381                                  Home: (519) 631-1871 
 
pcorriveau_@_rogers.com 
max.charlton_@_sympatico.ca  
 
Tuesday, October 18, 2005:For Immediate Release 
 
The North American Railway Hall of Fame Says "Help Us Raise The Roof!" 
 
The Canada Southern Railway Station on Talbot St. in St.Thomas is a vital 
jewel in the railway history of this city. It is now time to rally the 
community to assist in the first phase of the restoration of this grand old 
building. Work will begin on the complete re-roofing of this 354 foot long 
architectural gem in the month of November. 
 
Approximately 75% of the necessary funds for the re-roofing are already in 
place through grants and other fund raising. It is the goal of the North 
America Railway Hall Of Fame to raise the remaining funds for the roof 
restoration over the next few weeks. 
 
This roof project will complete phase one of the 'Save Our Station' efforts, 
initiated through the On Track Group and The North American Railway Hall of 
Fame, the owner of the building. Once fully restored, Max Charlton, Vice 
President, envisions "a grand showpiece of railway history, and a building 
that will also have practical uses, such as retail and office space, a fine 
dining hall, and cultural or museum space. The close proximity to the 
business district, the city's new community centre, the railway museum, and 
Jonas Street Park offers an opportunity for the area to become a 'hub of 
activity' for tourists and locals alike." 
 
While the fundraising campaign is underway, the roof repairs will begin in 
November with work expected to be completed by the end of the year. Those 
watching the progress can expect to see a complete roof installation, 
including entire roof plywood sheathing, ice shield membrane, flashing, and 
a new 50 year slate-look asphalt shingle. "The roof is the first significant 
step in the redevelopment of the building, one which will allow the 
community to start to see the building's enormous potential," says Paul 
Corriveau, Volunteer Project Coordinator. 
 
With the first phase of the Station's restoration complete, work will move 
to repairing and replacing the 160 windows and the buildings interior. 
Residents will see the Canada Southern Railway Station become a vibrant and 
integral part of our railway heritage and a grand downtown architectural 
feature. Property values in downtown St.Thomas will be positively affected. 
 
Those interested in contributing to the fundraising drive may send 
contributions to: Save Our Station, P.O. Box 20040, St. Thomas, Ontario, N5P 
4H4, or may contact volunteers at the NARHF office at 519-633-2535. 
 
All contributions will be acknowledged and, since NARHF is a registered 
charitable not-for-profit organization, all contributions are 
tax-deductible. 
 
Background: 
 
The North America Railway Hall of Fame (NARHF) was incorporated under the 
Canada Corporations Act in 1996 and is a registered charitable organization. 
The objectives of the Corporation are: 
 
*      To recognize and establish an enduring tribute to men and women of 
the past and present who have made significant contributions or achievements 
relating to the railway industry in North America.  
*      To likewise honour significant railway organizations, railway 
related innovations and technical accomplishments, railway rolling stock, 
railway buildings and other construction feats, railway cultural 
contributions and historical railway events.  
*      To provide a facility for the preservation and display of a 
collection of library materials and railway heritage artifacts related to 
the Hall of Fame inductees.  
*      To educate the public about the impact of railway transportation on 
the history and the continuing development of communities, nations and 
international relations throughout North America.  
 
Additional Resource Material: 
 
For additional material, please visit our two websites at: 
 
www.narhf.org <http://www.narhf.org/>                  - North America 
Railway Hall of Fame Website 
 
www.railwaycapital.ca <http://www.railwaycapital.ca/>        - Save Our 
Station Website 


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The Railroad Station Historical Society maintains a database of existing
railroad structures at: http://www.rrshs.org