Earlier Picture of Depot

Mark your calendars for this major historic event in Richmond/Wayne County, you won’t want to miss it.

Saturday July 24th at 10:00 a.m. the Ground Breaking Celebration for the renovation of the Depot will begin with an Open House and tour of the Depot.  This event will also include many supportive members of the community including Mayor Sally Hutton, the Chamber of Commerce, and Veterans involved with the Avenue of flags as well as the Railroaders, and of course Roger Richert and family.  The color guard will also be there as part of the ceremonies.

An Historical Marker of the Event

Mary Walker, executive director of Richmond/Wayne County Tourism Bureau,  will emcee the program, according to Roger Richert, which will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, ceremonial first shovels at the renovation site, and an aerial community picture of the depot with those attending as an historical marker of the event, taken by Jim Hair. Other activities will include the presence of Model T’s, children’s bouncer and free popcorn.

Daniel Burnham, reknowned architect who designed Historic Depot

The Depot District is abuzz with excitement these days over the growth and opportunities arising from this latest endeavor.  As this article in being written more fresh and exciting new business ideas are in the works for this area.  And the spirit is catching all over Wayne County with new shops opening, non-profits being formed to service the community, and fun events being planned.

Bicentennial Quilt Wayne County 2010

It is rather poignant that in the Bicentennial year of Wayne County this endeavor should be breaking ground.  Bringing back to life a big part of the history of Wayne County during such a major milestone year will be a historical event for generations to come.