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The Canaan Union Station
Located at the crossing of the Housatonic and the CT Western Railroad lines in Canaan, Ct. In 1872, G.H. Budney was in charge of construction. Offering many jobs in freight and passenger rail service, the station has been a community icon for generations.
After rail service was discontinued in the 1970’s, much of the building was used for business, restaurant and mercantile merchants. Although rail service was sparse in the late 1900’s, North Canaan still hosts “Railroad Days”; a tribute to the industry.
In October 2001, the long idolized station fell victim to arson and was nearly destroyed but for the courageous efforts of the volunteer firefighters from North Canaan and surrounding towns. The fire was a devastating blow to the community and to it’s then owner Paul Ramunni.
After the fire, a local group formed the Connecticut Historic Railroad Association (CRHA), purchased the building from Mr. Ramunni. CRHA is now in the process of raising funds to complete the restoration of the station.
Northwest Drafting & Design, Inc., was employed by Mr. Ramunni and later in association with Lee W. Cable (AIA Architect) to provide existing condition plans and construction documents for the project. |
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This picture was taken in 2000, only a year before the fire. This view is of the South side.
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The photo above was taken in 2001 just a few days after the fire that consumed the Station.
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South Elevation of the reconstruction plans calls for fenestration consistent with the original building. The complete set of construction drawings was produced by our office in association with Lee W. Cable AIA (project architect).
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