Monday, January 30, 2012

the restored Bristol, Virginia, train station

This old colored postcard would make a good art theme
Restored to its former glory, a pic from the official website.
Built in 1902 by the Norfolk & Western, the Bristol Train Station was unused in the latter part of the 20th century after the cessation of passenger services (although the railway line is still in use, part of today's Norfolk Southern), so a non-profit foundation and the two local governments bought it in 1999 and after a 9 year, $5 million restoration, it was reopened as a local shopping mall and convention venue in 2008.  Website

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