(rshsdepot) Altamont Library to Move to Altamont D&H Train Station

["Darren E. Hadley" <dhvm_@_rrmail.com>]

Forgot to share this...

On August 4th, 2005 Schenectady's "The Daily Gazette"
had a lengthy article in their LIFE & ARTS section
about plans to move the Altamont Free Library 12,000
piece collection from their current location in the
Basement of the Key Bank to the former D&H railroad
station. The Library's Trustees have purchased the
building from two private owners for $250,000. The
station, which was built in 1897 is on the National
Register of Historic Places, last saw passenger
service in 1964. Restoration plans for the building
are estimated to cost between $300,000 and $400,000.
These plans call for removing interior partition walls
and the drop ceiling in order to regain the one-room
open space in use during railroad days. The library
also arranged for the return of the station ticket
booth, which is at the Altamont Fairgrounds, however
the Fair would get the ticket booth back one week a
year during the Altamont Fair. The Altamont Free
Library has been in the 1,500 square foot basement
since 1972. The station, which is a real dream for the
Library, will offer 21,000 square feet, not a lot
more, but it's central to the village of Altamont, and
it will be Handicapped Accessible, which is a major
issue since they are in a basement right now. They
will be looking for people to help them do restoration
work, and if people have old stories about the
Altamont Station, or own old equipment, schedules or
other souvenirs from the depot's past they'd like to
hear from you. Call 861-7239 for more information.

Darren E. Hadley stourbridge_lion_@_yahoo.com
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