Rural Retreat

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Frank,

If you have not already, the folks from Rural Retreat should make a 
visit to Luray Virginia. The Town of Luray has done a beautiful job 
restoring their N&W depot.

Last spring they dedicated a museum dedicated to history of Page County 
located in the former depot. 
http://townofluray.com/depot-restoration-project-2015.html

A visitors center, the Chamber of Commerce, and a model train layout 
also share the depot.

Ron Davis

On 2/5/2016 11:19 PM, NW Mailing List wrote:
>
> Yes. The exterior is done, save the landscaping. But we are just 
> beginning the interior. We are accepting donation to restore the 
> original restrooms, make a museum out of the waiting room, and make an 
> event space/meeting room out of the freight room. The old scales have 
> been donated  back and are being restored in the museum area. We plan 
> to have interactive kiosks in the museum area where visitors can learn 
> about a variety of historical elements including photography, 
> railroading, commerce, post office, segregation and more. Interior 
> restoration will be expensive, including insulation, wiring, HVAC. We 
> welcome all support to make this a wonderful and educational place to 
> visit.
>
> The Rural Retreat name on the east and west ends will be put back in 
> the original form by Mr. Ken Miller when the weather gets better. 
> Thank you very much for your interest.
>
> Frank Akers
>
> Board member
>
> Rural Retreat Depot Foundation
>
> *From:*NW-Mailing-List [mailto:nw-mailing-list-bounces at nwhs.org] *On 
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> *Sent:* Friday, February 05, 2016 2:45 PM
> *To:* NW Mailing List
> *Subject:* RE: Rural Retreat
>
> Are they still in the process of restoring it?  I miss the large 
> “RURAL RETREAT” sign on the depot, as in the famous Link picture.
>
> Cameron Talley
>
> *From:*NW-Mailing-List [mailto:nw-mailing-list-bounces at nwhs.org] *On 
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> *Sent:* Friday, February 05, 2016 4:00 PM
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> *Subject:* Rural Retreat
>
> Made a very worthwhile drive up to Rural Retreat this afternoon and am 
> pleased to post this image of how the restored Depot looks. Mighty 
> fine! Waited a little while and was able to have an eastbound (16T?) 
> in the frame.
>
> Mike Pierry, Jr.
>
> Moderator:
> http://nwhs.org/mailinglist/2016/20160205.IMG_2484.JPG
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