Burlington's Freeman Station will be closed until further notice during discussions with the City of Burlington re: dissolving the Friends of Freeman Station Corporation and planning with Museums of Burlington, for a viable and sustainable future.
Since 1906, Freeman Station (formerly Burlington Junction Station) has been an essential landmark in Burlington, ON. Serving as a train station, museum, and community hub, connecting people through its unique architecture and rich history.
Originally constructed by the Grand Trunk Railway (GTR) to connect Toronto and Hamilton, the Burlington Junction Station played a significant role in the city of Burlington's transportation history for more than 80 years.
As train travel dwindled over time, the station eventually ceased operations in 1988 and fell into a state of disrepair, waiting for a new purpose to be discovered.
For over a decade, the Friends of Freeman Station have been dedicated to meticulously restore the station to its original state, utilizing authentic materials and techniques from the period of its original construction.
Today, Freeman Station stands proudly as a museum and public space, providing Burlington with an opportunity to experience and appreciate a significant piece of its history.
Photo Credit: Friends of Freeman Station
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Photo Credit: Library and Archives Canada
Photo Credit: Friends of Freeman Station Archives
Photo Credit: Friends of Freeman Station Archives
Photo Credit: Friends of Freeman Station Archives
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Photo Credit: Arthur Lightbourn & GO Transit
Photo Credit: Friends of Freeman Station Archives
Photo Credit: Friends of Freeman Station Archives
Photo Credit: Friends of Freeman Station Archives
Photo Credit: Friends of Freeman Station Archives
Photo Credit: Friends of Freeman Station Archives
Photo Credit: Friends of Freeman Station Archives
Photo Credit: Friends of Freeman Station Archives
Photo Credit: Friends of Freeman Station Archives
Photo Credit: Friends of Freeman Station Archives
Photo Credit: Friends of Freeman Station Archives
Photo Credit: Friends of Freeman Station Archives