Thought this link would be of interest... very few abandoned depots in NJ. Also has other LV buildings on site.

Rob



Pittstown, NJ Depot - ex LV

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> Thought this link would be of interest...
It is very interesting, especially the part where the "author" says this building would make a great Cub Scout project. This is an historic structure, not a bird house. The articles say it is in the downtown? of Pittstown. I guess it's a very rural part of New Jersey. ... my 2 cents.

mustang746@earthlink.net

Hi Tim,

Pittstown is still rather rural, although the landscape is being consumed by McMansions at an alarming rate. The town was at the end of a short LV branch, and the town center still boasts several historic buildings, including a mill that is a good restaurant.

Unfortunately, the station has languished in this condition for years. I am glad to see anyone take interest.

My first restoration project was an outbuilding from an 1870's estate at the shore. It was moved and restored as part of a Boy Scout project. I was not a scout, I was a volunteer from the museum that sponsored it. We worked with one adult preservation specialist. Two 17 year olds and one 35 year old did a decent job.

With the right adult supervision, I'd bet the scouts could restore the depot and get a nice club house out of it.

Hope all is well with you.

Best regards,

Rob

> It is very interesting, especially the part
> where the "author" says this
> building would make a great Cub Scout
> project. This is an historic structure, not
> a bird house. The articles say it is in the
> downtown? of Pittstown. I guess it's a very
> rural part of New Jersey. ... my 2 cents.


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