Friends of Freeman Station

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Record #: BTN4870
Last Full Update: 08 Nov 2023

Contact Information

E-Mail info@freemanstation.ca
Website www.freemanstation.ca
Contact Form www.freemanstation.ca/contact
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, Twitter Twitter
Primary Contact Al Norton, President; Phone: 905-541-9333; Email: acnorton@cogeco.ca
Alternate Contact Ed Keenleyside, Vice President; Phone: 905-331-2236; Email: ekeenleyside@gmail.com

Site Information

Site Location Next to Burlington Fire Department Headquarters (Station 1)
Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
Freeman Station
1285 Fairview St
Burlington, ON L7S 1Y3
 
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Intersection Fairview St and Maple Ave
Mailing Address Box 91536 
Roseland Plaza 
3023 New St 
Burlington, ON L7R 4L6
Physical Access Fully Accessible - main level

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

An incorporated nonprofit community group whose aim is to restore and preserve the historic Freeman Station for the enjoyment of current and future generations
Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Established 2011
Funding Fundraising ; Donations - tax-deductible charitable receipts available for donations of $25 or more ; Membership fees
Elections Annual Meeting, first Wednesday in October

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Incorporated non-profit community group whose aim is to restore and preserve the historic Freeman Station for the enjoyment of current and future generations

  • built in 1906 by the Grand Trunk Railway it is recognized for its architectural and historic significance by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Culture and Heritage Burlington  

Station, depicting the period from 1906-1946, has been relocated about 500 feet east of the Burlington Central Fire Station property at 1285 Fairview St

  • large scale diorama with moving trains depicting Freeman Station and its environs in 1925
  • waiting room available for private bookings
Hours

Station open to the public on dates published on the website 

Meetings: Board of Directors meets monthly, first Wednesday of month
Areas Served Burlington - and surrounding area
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

Contact for information
Languages English
Fees Membership - $200 lifetime, $20 annual

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Historic Preservation
Older Adult Main Categories ARTS / CULTURE
Older Adult Sub-Categories Historic Preservation

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