[Duffields] Area nonprofit buys second oldest train station in U.S.

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He said he was proud that the second oldest surviving train station in the United States is now in the hands of the public. He hopes to eventually have a museum on the premises, which will be open for special occasions.

John Restaino, one of the vice presidents of Duffields Station Inc., said critical work needs to be done immediately to stabilize the historic structure. He said the wooden lintels that hold the roof up are so rotten they could give way, the stone work needs repair, and the basement is flooded.