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==[[Bridgetown]] Station== | ==[[Bridgetown]] Station== | ||
| − | The | + | The first Bridgetown station was a standard Windsor and Annapolis passenger and freight station. |
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| + | It was replaced in 1919 by a Tudor revival station - CPR Station No. 16 (1) The station was at first four feet shorter than today's structure. The early station contained two waiting rooms, one for men (a smoking area) and one for women and children. Later a freight room was added to accommodate the increased traffic. | ||
In June of 1994 both land and building were purchased by Joanne Acker. Seven weeks of extensive renovations generated the End of the Line Pub. | In June of 1994 both land and building were purchased by Joanne Acker. Seven weeks of extensive renovations generated the End of the Line Pub. | ||
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Image:Misc 048.jpg|[[Bridgetown]] signboard in the restaurant. | Image:Misc 048.jpg|[[Bridgetown]] signboard in the restaurant. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | (1) [http://www.cptracks.ca/data/Structures/H-15-66.pdf Plans for CPR Station No. 16 at Canadian Pacific Historical Association] | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 19:26, 19 August 2010
Bridgetown Station
The first Bridgetown station was a standard Windsor and Annapolis passenger and freight station.
It was replaced in 1919 by a Tudor revival station - CPR Station No. 16 (1) The station was at first four feet shorter than today's structure. The early station contained two waiting rooms, one for men (a smoking area) and one for women and children. Later a freight room was added to accommodate the increased traffic.
In June of 1994 both land and building were purchased by Joanne Acker. Seven weeks of extensive renovations generated the End of the Line Pub.
Bridgetown Station on July 18, 1975.
Bridgetown Station and railyard on July 18, 1975.
The Bridgetown Station in 1981 and the end of crew car No. 412201.
Bridgetown Station August 29, 1993.
Bridgetown signboard in the restaurant.
References
(1) Plans for CPR Station No. 16 at Canadian Pacific Historical Association
