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 #1580750  by RGlueck
 
No photographs of the demolition?

Nassau Tower, gone but not forgotten. Classic railroad structure at a key point on the mainline, pictured with every conceivable piece of motive power on our LIRR.

Iconic.
 #1580772  by workextra
 
There’s plenty of photos. Give it time and they will be posted by their rightful owners.

Apparently it was hastily constructed on a bed of overturned rails and ties or so one of the people there recalled being uncovered after the “act” was committed.

I know it’s not the same. But you all know a rebuilt Nassau south of the platform at platform hight could be done with enough interest.
And probably cheaper than relocating it.
Coffee house? Police booth? It would need to have a purpose not just a foamers club house.
At least it would
Make mineola look more “complete” with the structure restored.
But LIRR won’t build it or maintain it.
Give it a try? Bet there isn’t enough interest.
 #1580868  by nyandw
 
NEW PAGE: It took a while, but I wanted to get the event sequence for you folks:

http://www.trainsarefun.com/lirr/mineol ... 20Raze.htm

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NASSAU Tower demolition - 9/18/2021 Photos/Archive: Dave Morrison

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NASSAU Tower raze demolition -N 9/18/2021 Photos/Archive: John Krattinger
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