Re: (rshsdepot) Re: Depot Architect

[jdent1_@_optonline.net]

MARC commuter service, 
see map here: http://www.commuterpage.com/marc_system.htm

Jim Dent
Oakland, NJ

- ----- Original Message -----
From: luckyshow_@_mindspring.com
Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 1:35 pm
Subject: Re: (rshsdepot) Re: Depot Architect

> what passenger service to NE Maryland?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: jdent1_@_optonline.net
> >Sent: Mar 22, 2006 10:10 AM
> >To: rshsdepot_@_lists.railfan.net
> >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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