MERTZTOWN TRAIN STATION

     Longswamp Township Historical Society (LTHS) acquired the Mertztown Train Station in late April, 2019, from Atlas Minerals & Chemicals, Inc. The vision of the Mertztown Train Station project is to secure, transfer, restore, and adaptively reuse the building to house its collections, provide educational outreach programs, tours, and serve as LTHS' headquarters and a community gathering space.
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        The station is currently located on the campus of Atlas Minerals & Chemicals, Inc. near the intersection of the railroad and Chestnut Street in Mertztown, Berks County, Pennsylvania (see a map). To ensure its extended life as a community building and one of 35 historic structures within the township, LTHS plans to move the station approximately 6/10 of a mile to the Longswamp Township Community Park at 1112 State Street, Mertztown (see photos).

​Mertztown Train Station Restoration Project
Saving an Icon of Our Township's Past
YouTube video (2:21 minutes)

The Train Station Restoration Project is committed to the following outcomes: 

• Historic Preservation: protecting and preserving a key part of Longswamp Township's heritage and sense of place
• Beautification: assuring the station is restored and appropriately maintained, free of deterioration, and a visual asset to the community
• Economic Development: providing a catalyst to the economic development in the township
• Education: educating visitors about the rich history and role of the railroads and the station in Longswamp Township
• Building Community: providing a community gathering place to promote opportunities for social interaction, education, recreation, and public events
• Sustainability: reusing an existing building as a responsible use of our cultural and natural resources