THE LACKAWANNA RAILROAD STATIONA STEEL RIDE FROM THE PASTMarcie Miller, Tom Garruto, Cassie Forsyth

TAKE A JOURNEY WITH PHOEBE SNOW

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrOHCwodHu4

HISTORY OF THE LACKAWANNA RAILROAD STATION

MAP OF RAILROAD DISTRICT

HISTORICAL CONTEXT Built in 1900

Listed on the National Register of Historical Places in 1986

Architectural Style

Marconi and Coal Tower

Part of Railroad District

70 years of service

BUILT IN 1900 The station was

designed by Philadelphia architect Samuel Hucker, Jr.

He designed many grand structures for the city of Philadelphia.

The only passenger train station in Binghamton.

The station was in use for almost 70 years.

It tied the small community to surrounding cities and the outside world.

It allowed the people of Binghamton to connect with others.

THE MARCONI TOWER The last standing

Marconi tower is directly next to the Lackawanna Train station in Binghamton.

This important piece of history should be shown off, not hidden.

SPACE TO BE RESTORED

WHY RESTORE THIS SPACE? A designated spot for the 1949 vintage

Phoebe Snow passenger train travelling from Jamestown, NY to Oxford, NY

Preservation of the historical value and the original vintage station

Transport passengers to and from work, baseball games, music venues, historical tours of Downtown Binghamton, leisurely excursions, and create a tourist attraction

Create jobs, educate, and provide an alternative mode of transportation

‘LACKAWANNA RAILROAD STATION MUSEUM’ Purpose:o Display John Goodnough’s railroad artifacts in

a permanent residence

Artifacts and photos to be displayed.

Narrative tour

Educational tours for school field trips

The Caboose Diner

John Goodnough and former owner, Jim Bryden

THE CABOOSE DINER

PROPOSED BUDGET Restoration of *: Terrazzo flooring- $10,000 Pressed tin ceiling- $20,000 15 antique light fixtures- $7,000 Ticket counter-$20,000 Wood wall panels-$30,000 Bathrooms-$8,000 Baggage claim-$5,000

Construction of*: Museum walls/Installation of light fixtures- $30,000

Replacement of Caboose Diner- $50,000

Painting-$8,000 Advertising-$10,000 Total-198,000 *Includes labor cost