by rrbluesman
A few weeks ago, as a local architect involved with the current restoration of the c. 1890 PRR station and life-long railfan and PRR historian, I recommended to several Caroline County, MD officials renewing the idea of the restoration of the Goldsboro rail station, which is current vacant, derelict, and on a temporary foundation along the Oxford Branch of the Delmarva Division in Goldsboro. Positive result of suggesting this, I have been made the chairperson of a committee to present design and use for the building. I with to return the building to it's c. 1890s appearance, inside and out, produce a duplicate platform, and possibly make arrangements with MDOT for limited use of the out-of-service ROW. In it's final form, citizens of Goldsboro and Visitors would be able to experience the building restored to its true form as a railroad station which could be used for public meetings, a limited interpretive center and museum, and a visitor tourist attraction with local visitor info. This is part of a larger goal proposed by myself and another local official seeking to create a network of railroad related interpretive centers and excursions both through local community involvement and the owners and operators of tourist railroad attractions.
Presently, I am seeking to develop a public interest in the restoration of the Goldsboro station. I am developing public info brochures, social media, and a website for this project as a volunteer as head of 'The Goldsboro Station Restoration Committee.' If I set up a public meeting, could I find support through the railfan community as well as my local interests? Does anyone know what railroad societies might offer grant or other fundraising assistance? This is my first time heading a committee like this so any help would be useful.
-Edward Bombaro, AIA
Head Chairperson,
The Goldsboro Station Restoration Committee
Presently, I am seeking to develop a public interest in the restoration of the Goldsboro station. I am developing public info brochures, social media, and a website for this project as a volunteer as head of 'The Goldsboro Station Restoration Committee.' If I set up a public meeting, could I find support through the railfan community as well as my local interests? Does anyone know what railroad societies might offer grant or other fundraising assistance? This is my first time heading a committee like this so any help would be useful.
-Edward Bombaro, AIA
Head Chairperson,
The Goldsboro Station Restoration Committee
Ed
"In Friendship, Love, and Truth"
"In Friendship, Love, and Truth"