In the heart of Maywood, New Jersey, stands a proud fixture ~                                               ~ the Historical Maywood Train Station & Museum !


               Maywood NJ Train Station 

 

Celebrating its rebirth after being renovated 5 years ago, the Historical Landmark adds a touch of 'yesteryear' to this quaint town with its restored makeover which includes some nostalgic advertisements from a different era.

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1896 timetable

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Originally built in 1872, the last passenger trains pulled into the Victorian-style station in 1966, and since then, the tracks that parallel the station have been used for freight only.

 

     

               1900s Photo**

For decades the station sat in disrepair, and was threatened with demolition in early 2002.

But the passion for preservation soon took over from the many dedicated individuals who did not want to see the historical landmark disappear - these individuals formed the Maywood Station Historical Committee, and after 2 years of tireless dedication and fundraising, the project became a reality, and the restoration was completed in mid 2004 !  

               Maywood Station**

Its current allure includes a brick walkway with engraved bricks from a completed fundraiser that received donations from local residents and station supporters which in return afforded them the priviledge of being a part of the Station's preservation.   

                   Maywood Station Engraved Bricks

 

The spectacular revitalization drew credit and recognition from many media outlets, and in 2006 the Maywood Station was featured as the backdrop for a Vanity Fair photo shoot involving up-and-coming "alternative country" music performers.


The station and museum now holds open houses and tours throughout the year, to allow members of the community a peek inside the Station House and experience the "living history" through the many pictures, drawings, and exhibits **...           

Station Master Maywood Station Museum

... and take a closer look at the beautifully restored Caboose 24542 - the fiery red engine that grabs your attention as you drive down Maywood Avenue.

                       caboose 24542

For tours of 10 or more, you can contact the Museum Organizers through their official website www.maywoodstation.com - or check back to the same website for Open House schedules starting in the Spring. Admission is free but donations are welcome !  

                                station tours **

To download an online "Maywood Train Station"  jig-saw puzzle click here ! - try it ! - It's fun !

**  Additional images provided for usage in this commentary by permission of the Maywood Station Historical Committee

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Sheldon Neal is a local RE/MAX Realtor®, specializing in Real Estate sales for Maywood, NJ.

Sheldon is also a proud Maywood resident !

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JAN
26
2009
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Hi Sheldon, thanks for bringing your neighborhood to Active Rain community. It is always fun to look at historical sites!
10:10pm • #5
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Richard - I so agree ! I love to look back at how people used to live many moons ago !

Gary ! - It's a brilliantly preserved landmark - its history portrayed in the museum is fascinating :o)

Hi Loreena ! - Thanks so much for the comments, I love to take photos - especially of such unique places :o) Happy New Year !

Hi Mary :o) - They certainly saved a special place ! ... and you're quite welcome for the tour :o)

Hello Eileen ! - I love a look into different neighborhoods too ! Especially if they have such character. Thanks for the comment !
10:15pm • #6

Very nicely presented Sheldon. You did Maywood proud!
10:27pm • #7
JAN
27
2009

I enjoy the quaint towns in Bergen County and this one looks like it has such interesting history.

Thanks for sharing Sheldon.

I love the before & after picture of the front of the station. It's amazing to think of two people standing in the same place 100 years apart.
12:32am • #8
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Sheldon, love the article. I have a fascination for trains so this hit the spot. Love to hear when communities realize the history they have and step up to preserve it for future generations.
12:40am • #9
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very cool post - looks like a neat place
4:17am • #10

Hi Sheldon,
I love to see towns preserve their history and make it available for the public to view, enjoy and learn from.  This station appears to be very charming.
7:27am • #11

Hi Sheldon - I love it when towns realize their treasures and make the move to take care of them.  Not too many historic venues have made it to Vanity Fair.....very prestigious!  Great localism post, I enjoyed it too :-)
10:17am • #12
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Thank you Frank - it's a fascintaing little landmark !

Tracy - The town itself is a wonderful community, and the folks that put together this project are such great dedicated people.

Gena - So glad you liked it ! -- and I'm thrilled they preserved it for future enjoyment too :o)

Thanks Randall ! It is a very cool place :o)

Hello Cynthia ! - I agree entirely ! I feel it's so important for towns not to just bulldoze through its history and replace everyone with modern fieatures - preserving some character is very important :o)

Hi Gail ! - Thanks so much for stopping in ! They took wonderful care of this preservation project ! Glad you enjoyed it !
10:38am • #13
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Sheldon,

I love that...I am a sucker for historic building, houses, commerce, etc.  I take my children on an electric rail ride in East Troy WI to Mukwonogo (I know try and say it 3 times fast) to an Orchard to pick apples and get our pumpkins.  It has become our family tradition, but I have to say the highlight is riding the electric rail.
12:01pm • #14
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Hi Rebecca ! I know what you mean ! I love thinking back to how people used to live, what they were wearing, and what life was like back in another era !

I just spoke to the director for this station this morning, and he said they are organizing a children's trip on a Susquehanna Steam Train for some time this Spring, which I know my little boy will love !

...it's good to keep some knowledge of a different way of life before most of our time ...

        ... thanks so much for the comment

12:09pm • #15
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Sheldon, this reminds me of a local railroad museum we have.....my brother volunteers a lot of time there and has even gotten licensed to engineer the train.  The have lots of fun events for kids, but everybody enjoys it.
1:19pm • #16

Awesome post! And what a great job the town did with the restoration. Really nicely done. And good write up Sheldon.
4:22pm • #17

Great write up and the photography you did was awesome, Sheldon!  And to top it off a link to a free Jigsaw Puzzle, I'll be up all night now!!  lolol

Now I know what you have been doing instead of writing the MeMe!  Quit playing Wii, and assembling online jigsaw puzzles. and get to work!  lol j/k

Shawn
9:03pm • #18
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Hi Ann ! - these types of unique landmarks usually attract great audiences in their towns, and this one in Maywood puts on various different events including Open Houses, and Santa Claus visits etc ... and all run by volunteers like your brither :o)

Craig - Thanks my friend - I love what they did !

Hi Shawn ! Why Thank you ! Coming from such a photography maven like yourself I will gladly accept such a compliment :o)   ... oh and I'm jonesin' to play Guitar Hero soon, but work has been hectic so I havent had a Wii moment in 3 days !!!
9:30pm • #19
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... oh and how cool is that jigsaw !!! ... I absolutely love that thing ! lol !
9:31pm • #20
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Hi Sheldon!  You should post this in the Local History group!  It is certainly feature-worthy!  Great photos and I love the old-time train station feel! 

Debe in Charlotte
10:32pm • #21
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Thanks for the heads up Debe ! ... hadnt heard about that group, but just signed up for it, and posted this in the group ! Cheers !
11:30pm • #22
JAN
28
2009
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Thanks, Sheldon, for posting in the Local History group!  Your wonderful, detailed post has been featured in the group!  CONGRATULATIONS!

Debe in Charlotte
10:50am • #23
MAR
27
2009
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Sheldon...I love historic restoration...It allows us and future generations to step back in time..thanks for the tour I enjoyed it...

Helpfulhannah your friend in Phillysmile
2:07pm • #24

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