Off Topic: Save the Toronto Railway Museum

[Eric Olesen]

Received on another list.... I know this is out of geography for the
lists addressed, but I think most of us have seen the trouble faced by
railway museums here in the US, and the effects of redevelopment.

In Toronto, a mostly complete roundhouse & turntable in the downtown
area was donated by CN to the city 25 years ago with the intent of it
becoming a railway museum. For whatever reason, the structure never
received the equivalent of landmark status in Canada.

It now faces having part of the structure and site being redeveloped
by a power utility company, destroying the former machine shops and
removing the space intended to be the visitor center of the museum.

With so few artifacts of the steam era left, we as a global community
can't just sit back...

Please take a few moments, and sign the petition. And please share.

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Hi Folks,

The link below will take you to our Save The Toronto Railway Museum
petition. Please sign it and pass the link on to friends, family and
any organization you may view as appropriate.

We are at a crucial juncture in our negotiations with the City of
Toronto and Toronto Hydro (local electrical utility). Public support
is invaluable, and every voice counts. Please take a moment and add
yours.

Get the complete story at http://www.trha.ca/savethemuseum/

Our petition is hosted on one of the premier web-sites for
organizational and social action petitions, Care2. They have kindly
donated their services. Your information is secure from unauthorized
use and spammers.

Thank you for your support,

Regards,
Michael Guy
VP, Toronto Railway Historical Association (inc)
www.trha.ca

PETITION LINK:

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/289/226/758/save-the-toronto-railway-museum/