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Re: (rshsdepot) Re: Depot Architect
And, of course, the PRR depot in Aberdeen, MD was restored in the early 1990's. I don't know if Fry was involoved with that.
Jim Dent
Oakland, NJ
- ----- Original Message -----
From: jdent1_@_optonline.net
Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 10:10 am
Subject: Re: (rshsdepot) Re: Depot Architect
> Maybe it meant the one in Perryville, MD - see below (not B&O)
>
> Jim Dent
> Oakland, NJ
>
> From http://www.jeda-inc.com/awards.htm
>
> 1992 Remodeling Award of Excellence
>
> Best Historic Remodeling
>
> Perryville Train Station
>
> Perryville, MD
>
> Architect: Fry & Welch Associates, P.C.
>
> With the return of passenger train service to northeast Maryland
> came the need to restore this 1905 brick Georgian Revival train
> station to its original elegance. The environmental concerns of
> lead paint abatement and asbestos removal only complicated this
> already involved and difficult historic restoration. All millwork
> from the smallest cove molding to the oak benches in the waiting
> area were replicated closely with the original and new bricks were
> painted with a SPAR varnish to match the appearance of the
> original bricks that had weathered over an 87 year period. Every
> existing window was restored with the use of epoxy and wood
> consolidation methods. Not to be overlooked is the extensive
> repair of the structure which involved shoring up a 56 joist floor
> system. Commuters on the revived passenger line can now enjoy
> this lovely restored train station on their way into the city.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: James Kelling <james.kelling_@_nara.gov>
> Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 9:36 am
> Subject: (rshsdepot) Re: Depot Architect
>
> > I don't think Aberdeen has been restored, though I haven't seen
> it
> > lately. Anyone know more on this? Perhaps the article meant
> the
> > Wilmington Water St. station, which was restored a few years ago.
> >
> > J. Kelling
> >
> > >>> adwyer_@_io.com 03/22/06 09:21AM >>>
> >
> > A little Googling got me some info on the Aberdeen depot
> *before*
> > Mr.
> > Fry's restoration work:
> >
> >
> http://www.nationaltrust.org/Magazine/archives/arc_911/072903.htm
> >
> >
> http://www.lcpgraphics.org/inventories/B&ORailroad/images/B&Oalbum29.jpg
> > http://www.lcpgraphics.org/inventories/B&ORailroad/
> >
> >
> > Haven't yet found a good post-restoration look at it, though.
> >
> >
> > -Andy
> >
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> > The Railroad Station Historical Society maintains a database of
> > existingrailroad structures at: http://www.rrshs.org
> >
> >
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> > The Railroad Station Historical Society maintains a database of
> > existingrailroad structures at: http://www.rrshs.org
> >
> >
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> The Railroad Station Historical Society maintains a database of
> existingrailroad structures at: http://www.rrshs.org
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