The journey from 2011 – 2021 to Save the Northfield Depot and rehabilitate it for use has been completed! It took a village!
Although the COVID-19 pandemic extended our finish date to some extent and our fundraising significantly, we recently completed the renovation and obtained an occupancy permit. As reported earlier, we had planned to have a major fundraising effort in spring 2020 and finish the project last fall. We cancelled that plan to avoid competing for funds with worthy social needs project and opted to borrow funds to continue. The work was also slowed by both the need to work in family/small units rather than groups of volunteers and the high demand for skilled workers when we needed them.
Many of you have probably seen the finished sculpture garden and grounds. We are delighted with the number of people who visit and spend time in the garden area. This spring and summer the paver platform under the track-side roof has been a popular morning meeting site. The depot exterior has also been the background for wedding photos, senior photos, and holiday cards.
While we have decided to postpone our major ribbon-cutting celebration until Spring 2022 for safety reasons, we would like you to be able to visit the interior (using COVID protocol, see below) before it gets too cold to keep the doors open!
Join us for a tour
Tours will be given every 30 minutes on Saturday, Oct. 2 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Sunday, Oct. 3 (1 to 4 p.m.). Reservations are required. Click the button below and following the instructions to reserve your ticket.
For safety
- Groups will be limited to 10 individuals.
- Masks are required regardless of vaccination status.
- Doors and windows will be open to assure ventilation.
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