The Historical Society is in the third and final phase of the Newfane Railroad Station restoration project. The installation of new a roof on the Station’s Water Tank House will complete the restoration of the Station. Donations towards the West River Railroad Museum project are much appreciated.
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Your gift will support:
Phase I: Acquisition of the Newfane Station. (Completed, 2015)
The Newfane Station comprises the old Railroad Depot and water tank built in 1880. Donations during Phase I will offset the property’s acquisition.
Phase II: Restoration of the Newfane Depot. (Completed, 2017)
Restoration of the Depot will allow for the use of the building as a Museum of West River Railroad, an annex of the Windham County Museum, as well as a village gathering space.
Phase III: Restoration of the Station Tank House.
The Station’s Water Tank House will be the final phase of the property restoration process. It is likely that the Tank House is the only surviving structure of this type in Vermont.
Giving Societies
Station Master Society – $5,000 and up
The Station Master Society recognizes the generosity of corporations, foundations, institutions and individuals that support the Newfane Station acquisition and restoration with cumulative gifts of $5,000 and more.
Mile of Trouble Society – $1,000 per mile
This Society recognizes those who support the Newfane Station effort by adopting a mile (or more) of trouble at $1,000 per mile.
Rusty Spike Society – $100 -$999
The Rusty Spike Society recognizes those who support the Newfane Station effort with gifts of $100–$999.
Try Daily Society – up to $100
The Try Daily Society recognizes all donors who support the Station effort with gifts up to $100.
All donations are tax-deductible.
The Historical Society of Windham County is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.