Heritage Essex
Site: Essex Railway Station - Station St
Service: Essex Railway Station
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: ESS0287 | Last Modified: 12 Jul 2019 | Last Full Update: 12 Jul 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-776-9800 |
| Fax | 519-776-7241 |
| heritageessex@bellnet.ca | |
| Website | www.essexrailwaystation.com |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Contact | Tony Malkowski, President |
| Alternate Contact | Marnie Aldridge, Administrator Assistant |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Bill Gay, Co-ordinator |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | * Dedicated to preserving and developing heritage sites and artifacts * hosts special events for the general public * The Essex Railway Station is a historical site which has been restored to the 1907 era * the Station houses a gift shop offering souvenirs, gifts and crafts * the Station has railway artifacts on display * a pedestrian walkway (Heritage Gardens) links the Station to Talbot Street and the downtown area * annual events include a model train show in February * meeting/hall space available for rental for groups up to 50 * catering available * caboose available for viewing |
| Hours | Mon-Fri hours vary * call for details |
| Dates | Call or visit the website for date and time of special events: * Spring garden show in May * Open though Essex Fun Fest in Jul * Family Day in Aug * Crafts at the Station in Dec |
| Areas Served | Essex County |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call or walk-in, no appointment required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership |
| Agency Information | |
| Established | 1994 |
| Funding | Fundraising - bingos, special events ; Fees - Membership |
| Elections | Annually |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Essex |
| Address & Map | Essex Railway Station 87 Station St Essex, ON N8M 2C5 |
| Intersection | Station St and Cameron Ave |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - Washroom and Entrance |