SAVE OUR STATION SUPPORTERS
In 2019, Atlas Minerals and Chemicals, Inc. gifted the former Mertztown Train Station to Longswamp Township Historical Society (LTHS). The structure is one of only 35 structures in an overlay historic district that was formed in 2013 by the Longswamp Township Historic Commission. Owing to its importance to the history of the township, county and state, LTHS has launched a campaign to raise the needed funds to restore, relocate, and repurpose the station.
To date, LTHS has raised nearly 20 percent of the needed funds, currently estimated at $310,000, through its core fundraising activities (fundraisers, membership fees, sale of publications and other merchandise, and donations from LTHS members and other community members, past and present) and charitable foundation grant awards.
After standing steadfast along the railway for nearly 150 years, the Mertztown Train Station is showing the effects of age caused by exposure to the elements, general neglect, and the ravages of time and is now in danger of structural failure and collapse.
We invite you to learn more about the Project and how you can help to save an essential piece of Longswamp Township and Pennsylvania railroading history:
Our Case for Support: Help us to save a historic township structure that, more than any other, is a symbol for how trains improved the lives and livelihoods of community members and businesses alike.
Project Plan & Blueprint: A concise overview of project phases, from quote preparation and architectural drawings to framing, insulation and finishes.
Project Updates
Below is a list of our supporters. Thank you!
To date, LTHS has raised nearly 20 percent of the needed funds, currently estimated at $310,000, through its core fundraising activities (fundraisers, membership fees, sale of publications and other merchandise, and donations from LTHS members and other community members, past and present) and charitable foundation grant awards.
After standing steadfast along the railway for nearly 150 years, the Mertztown Train Station is showing the effects of age caused by exposure to the elements, general neglect, and the ravages of time and is now in danger of structural failure and collapse.
We invite you to learn more about the Project and how you can help to save an essential piece of Longswamp Township and Pennsylvania railroading history:
Our Case for Support: Help us to save a historic township structure that, more than any other, is a symbol for how trains improved the lives and livelihoods of community members and businesses alike.
Project Plan & Blueprint: A concise overview of project phases, from quote preparation and architectural drawings to framing, insulation and finishes.
Project Updates
Below is a list of our supporters. Thank you!
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OUR SUPPORTERS
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Granting Agencies/Foundations
Berks County Community Foundation's Conservation Equity Fund Letters of Support PA State Senator Bob Mensch PA State Representative Ryan Mackenzie National Railway Historical Society Longswamp Township Board of Supervisors County of Berks Parks & Recreation Department |
Businesses
Atlas Minerals & Chemicals, Inc. Fink Ink Signs & Graphics Radcliffe's Great Valu Markets Spotts Insurance Group Valley Hardware Organizations Christian Congregation Church Heidelberg Heritage History Longswamp Lions Club Longswamp Township Board of Supervisors Reading Railroad Museum Sinking Spring Historical Society Sons of the American Legion Topton Fish & Game Association |
Individuals
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Deb & Ernie Angstadt
David Bednarski Brian C. Biery Laura Sue Blank Richard Boandl Sue (Boyer) & Larry Hertzog Lilian & Melvin Bucks Jerri Burket Manny Capelleti Arlene Chase Geoffrey L. Chase Kristine Chase Dr. Sandra M. Chase Rev. Dr. Michael Combs Eileen Confer Chris Conrath Willard G. Dellicker Gene R. DeLong Carol Oswald Dignazio Plummer Dunkle, Jr. Dale Eck John A. Fegley Phyllis J. Fenstermacher Richard C. Fenstermacher Thomas D. Fenstermacher Miriam Ferline Judith Fick Steve Frederick Richard Frey |
Nancy Geist
Terry Geist Jennifer George Kelly Gerges Kali GIbson Lee Gibson Todd & Marjory Gregory Kay Greiss Melvin L. Greiss David & Shirley Grim Andy Hafer Sue Moyer Harasink Lucille E. Harvan Cynthia A. Herbein Dale Hollenbach Suzanne Hollowbush David Hunsicker Maggie, Allison, and Carson Isamoyer Dorothie M. Kaylor Dodie Kemeter Laura Klotz Elaine S. Knauss Christine Kokinda Norma Kuehn Yvonne Learn Sandra M. Leiby P.K. Lenhart Donald & Patricia Lesher Leon Litzenberger Eloise Long Mary E. Mary Marie & John Maly Barry Mertz Emery L. Mertz Ann Miller William E. Moser Bernard Murphy |
Peter Noyes
Stephen A. & Jan L. Olinick Ethan Pentz Lynne Priester Charles Radcliffe Pauletta Reiter Karen Rhode Gene C. Schlegel Jim Schlegel Walter Seidel Donald Siegfried Betty M. Smith Bonnie Solt Shirley H. Solt Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Stamm Nancy F. Steffy Franklin Sterner Alverta Stichter & Vicki Skill John Stichter & Lisa Geist Christopher Stress Amanda Sufrinko Carrie L. Thomas Charles Trexler, Jr. Wilda Ann Trexler Matt Vitucci Travis Whitaker & Jason Schneider Beverly A. (Trollinger) Skipper Melaine Thomson Carl & Margaret Uehlinger Debbie Wagner Barbara A. Weaknecht Kenneth Weidner Tami Weidner Carl Weller Irene Wessner Denise R. Winarchick Norma W. Yerkey William Zollers, Sr. |
.. plus numerous anonymous donations made via Facebook's Network for Good charity and during our sponsored programs and events.