Continuing with the history of the Burgaw Depot. Wilmington Star News Dec. 14th.
1896-- The Wilmington Evening Dispatch reports a thriving commerce going on around Burgaw
1898-- Passenger waiting rooms and railroad offices added to south end of depot
1906-1907-- Industries locate near rail line: Garysburg Manufacturing Co., East River Lumber Co., and the Union Brick and Tile Co.
1916-1917-- the north freight platform expanded as rapid rail transportation opens distant markets for produce
1967-- Passenger trains stop running at Burgaw Depot
1980-- Burgaw Jaycees use building as a clubhouse. Later, the Burgaw Historic Preservation Foundation formed
1982-- The Wilmington & Weldon Railroad, now Seaboard Line transfers ownership to city at no charge
1993-- State of NC negotiates a donation of 26.8 mile abandoned rail corridor
1996-- Hurricane Fran tears building's metal roof. FEMA provides a historic replacement
When you think of it, this timeline is essentially also the history of trains in the US.
Again, Thanks Mike Taylor for the Wonderful Research. --Old B-Runner
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