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                               Restoration Photos - Page 1

Maywood Station as it appeared in disrepair on May 17, 2002 before the restoration by MSHC volunteers began. (Photo by Keith Smollin)

A May 24, 2002 view of the southwest end of the station before MSHC volunteers began the restoration project. The freighthouse portion of the station had been removed by a contractor in 1999 and the interior wall was left exposed to the elements. The station roof was in very poor shape with a portion torn off as well. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

A view of the east end of the station on May 24, 2002 before MSHC volunteers began the restoration. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

The southeast end of Maywood Station as it appeared on May 24, 2002 before MSHC volunteers started work on the station. The first order of business was to remove over 5-tons of stucco from the exterior walls, which had encased the station since it was added in 1920. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

During one of the first weekly work sessions on July 12, 2002, work to stablize the west end of the station began in earnest. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

A July 12, 2002 view of the interior of the station at the beginning of the restoration project. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

Work to remove the exterior stucco has begun on the east end of the station as seen on July 12, 2002. (Photo by Keith Smollin)

On July 12, 2002, MSHC members are shown removing stucco from the east end of the station. Within a few weeks, over 5-tons of 80-year old stucco was removed from the exterior walls to reveal the original boards. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

A July 12, 2002 view of the southwest end of the station showing the poor condition of the roof and end. Work had just commenced of removing the exterior stucco in this area. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

The south side of the station is shown on July 12, 2002 after portions of the exterior stucco had been removed from the wall. (Photo by Keith Smollin)

On July 20, 2002, removal of the stucco from the wall on the south side of the station continued. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

A July 21, 2002 view of the west end of the station reveals the original inside wall and freight platform. Debris was removed from the area in preparation to rebuilding the wall to its original appearance. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

On July 24, 2002, stabilization of the roof commenced and all existing roofing shingles were removed to the bare roof. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

The roof takes shape in this July 25, 2002 view. New plywood sheathing was added under the new architectural slate shingles. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

An MSHC "work gang" is shown on scafolding removing stucco from the north wall of the station in this July 27, 2002 view. (Photo by Rosemarie Kaminski)

During August and September 2002, MSHC volunteers readied the station for priming and painting as seen on the east end of the station. (Photo by Paul Dlugos)

In this August 6, 2004 view, the west end wall has been stabilized and will be rebuilt shortly to its original appearance. All of the stucco has been removed from the entire exterior of the station by this date as well. (Photo by Tim Moses)

Work continues to rebuild the west end wall in this August 31, 2002 view. (Photo by Tim Moses)

Progress on the west end of the station reveals a portion of the framework for the roof overhang has been added in this September 3, 2002 view. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

A new roof with a reconstructed rear overhang and gable takes shape in early September 2002. (Photo by Paul Dlugos)

Work on the west end wall and roof is shown in progress in this early September 2002 view. (Photo by Paul Dlugos)

The west end wall, roof overhang and gable have been added in this early September 2002 view. (Photo by Paul Dlugos)

The south side wall is in the process of being prepared for priming in this September 14, 2002 view. An old air conditioner that was formerly in the station wall has been removed and lies in the foreground. (Photo by Tim Moses)

In this September 14, 2002 view, the roof overhang, trusses, gable and railing have been applied. (Photo by Tim Moses)

A closer view of the rebuilt west end of the station on September 14, 2002. The five, new, wood trusses were hand-made by MSHC members from original patterns. (Photo by Tim Moses)

Maywood Station completely primed and ready for painting on October 5, 2002. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

An October 12, 2002 view before work began on the interior. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

MSHC members apply a clear Lexan protective sheet over the front window on October 19, 2002. The window had been boarded over since the 1970's and now has been restored to its original appearance. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

Completed battens stand in waiting for application on the south side wall while others are being cut and mitred through the saw by an MSHC member to the original specifications in this October 26, 2002 view. By winter, all battens would be applied to the station walls. (Photo by Rosemarie Kaminski)

A November 3, 2002 view of the west end of the station. The building is shown mostly painted. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

A November 10, 2002 view of the southeast end of the station. The station looks great against a background of fall color. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

In this November 10, 2002 view, battens have been applied to the south side of the station and will be applied to the remainder of the building before winter. In all, nearly 80 battens averaging 16-feet in length were cut and mitred to original specifications and applied by MSHC members. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

The southwest end of the station is seen in the late day sun on November 15, 2002. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

Maywood Station is seen looking northwest from Maywood Ave. in front of Ernie's Gourmet Bagelries. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

The east end of Maywood Station is seen decorated with a large wreath on its gable and ready for the holiday season on November 30, 2002. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

George Haag is at the controls of his backhoe on December 7, 2002 as he digs un underground trench in advance of underground water and electric lines. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

MSHC member Tim Moses performs some finishing touches to the original freighthouse door in preparation of installing it on March 7, 2003. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

During the evening of March 7, 2003, work was performed to install the original, restored, rolling freighthouse door. MSHC members Rob Pisani and Tim Moses are shown checking the fit of the door. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

In this April 12, 2003 view, winter has ended and work has begun again to complete the west end of the station. MSHC members are shown adding molding to the wall. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

The station's south wall has been opened up in preparation of building a bay window in this June 11, 2003 view. The concrete foundation was added earlier and is already in place. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

The framework for the bay window box takes shape in this June 11, 2003 view. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

The new bay window box has been completely framed and boarded in this June 11, 2003 view. Windows will be added later in the month and moldings will be worked on through the summer. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

A June 27, 2003 view of the window units after being installed into the new bay box. (Photo by E. S.Kaminski)

Another view of the window units installed into the bay box on June 27, 2003. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

MSHC members Gary Loffler, Rich Fritz and Tim Moses work on painting the newly installed windows in the bay box on June 27, 2003. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

 

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