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Freeman Station

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It’s been a long journey for Burlington’s Freeman Station. Twice moved, it’s now been nearly restored to its former glory.

A group of volunteers who call themselves “Friends of Freeman” have been restoring the old Burlington junction station, more commonly referred to as Freeman Station, since it was moved to it’s newest location five years ago.

The station was built in 1906 and provided rail service until 1988. The city took ownership of the building in 2005 it was moved from the tracks near Brant st. and Plains road east to the fire station on Fairview, a 1.6km trip.

In 2011 it was almost demolished but the Friends of Freeman found it a new home, just 1000 ft away. President of the group, Brian Aasgaard says the plan is to make it look as authentic as possible.

The Friends of the Freeman want to preserve the stations history and turn it into a museum showcasing Burlington’s agricultural history and how the rail road supported it and brought industry to the city.

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