There is a plan afoot to tear own all of the buildings on the west side of Main Street in Murray River, to straighten the road so, I guess, speeders can get through faster. The buildings have been empty for a long time, but still, they could be saved, and I don't think straightening the street is going to solve anything. The biggest tragedy in all this is that the original Murray River Train Station is still there, but will be one of the buildings torn down. The thing is, all over the Island they are reconstructing old train stations as services for the Confederation Trail. Why can't this original station be repurposed for the same use?
The station was moved many decades ago away from the tracks and made into the storage area for Bairds Store. I have vivid memories of going into Baird's with Mom and Ola on a regular basis to get groceries, and peaking behind the door at the back into the old station. Its a shame to loose more buildings, especially for a dubious reason.
This building has had many uses, the last being the Post Office. It is a handsome building and could be a great business block.
The little red house is already gone. It was built as the Station Managers house about 1903.
Looking north on Main Street. You can see the curve that they will straighten, so the street will go through where the buildings are. When that is done you will be able to drive even faster through the town. That must be the goal.
The old train station on the back of Baird's store building
The mill will go too
Baird's
Part of the mill was moved away by the owner
Murray River Train Station. This will be a big loss to the history and heritage of Prince Edward Island.
By the time I retire to Murray River, Murray River will be gone
:-(
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