THE CRESTLINE ROUNDHOUSE PRESERVATION SOCIETY
2004 Press Releases
7-10-04 CRPS Newsletter Presented at July's Meeting
The premier issue of the CRPS Newsletter was passed out at July's monthly meeting. Available to members only, it will be mailed quarterly. Contact Renie Batory with your comments or suggestions for future issues.
Charlie Poth of Crestline, who worked at the Roundhouse as a crew dispatcher, answered several questions Paul Marsano, also of Crestline, had regarding past operations at the Roundhouse. Topics discussed included the government yards during WWII, the tracks that once crossed Bucyrus St., and the engines that damaged bricks at the Roundhouse when they failed to stop in time. We love having guests attend our meetings looking for answers to their questions! We all learn a little bit more about the Roundhouse with each discussion.
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7-7-04 - Roundhouse Designated "Endangered Historic Site"
As a result of the efforts of the Crestline Roundhouse Preservation Society, the Ohio Preservation Alliance has placed the Crestline Roundhouse facility on its 2004 List of Ohio's Most Endangered Historic Sites.
This year, a record number of nominations were received by OPA. Each site was reviewed by a panel consisting of representatives from OPA, Heritage Ohio/Downtown Ohio, Inc., and the Ohio Historic Preservation Office, to assess both the importance of the historic resource as well as the level of threat to its future.
Roundhouse Society President Matt Link said, "The Society is elated the OPA recognizes the historic significance of the roundhouse facility. Each step puts us a little closer to our dream of preserving Crestline's railroad heritage. We realize we have a long way to go, but we are up to the challenge, thanks to the efforts of our dedicated members."
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6-2-04 - IRS Grants CRPS Tax-Exempt Status
The Crestline Roundhouse Preservation Society has been given federal tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service, which means that donors may now deduct contributions to the Society on their federal tax returns.
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4-23-04 - CRPS's Excursion to Orrville
Several members of the Crestline Roundhouse Preservation Society were guests of the Orrville Railroad Heritage Society (ORHS) on Saturday, April 17. Former Orrville mayor Howard Wade was their official tour guide, taking the members on a grand tour of the Society's railroad facilities in downtown Orrville. Members toured the ORHS museum, gift shop, and train yard where they had access to a diesel locomotive and passenger cars that were being readied for a weekend excursion to West Virginia. Members were also shown a video tape ORHS produced, highlighting their efforts to preserve their railroad history.
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3-29-04 - Second Annual Open House And Election
The Crestline Roundhouse Preservation Society (CRPS) held its annual election of Board members March 20th at the Crestline Public Library. Board members re-elected were Matt Link, Steve Marek, Adam Link, and Bill Ayers. Sharon Hendrickson was newly elected to fill a vacancy on the Board.
The Annual Open House was also held that afternoon at the library. Close to 50 guests attended and were treated to presentations by local retired railroader Paul Beck and noted Pennsylvania Railroad historian and author Bill Ayers. Numerous railroad memorabilia were on display courtesy of CRPS members and guests.
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