Caledonia

Sometimes you can hardly recognize the past. The old railroad depot in Caledonia is a good example of this.

 At one time it was bustling with activity; worried mothers checking and double checking to make sure all the kids and pieces of luggage were accounted for, grandparents eagerly waiting for grandchildren, or family members waiting for that first glimpse of a loved one returning from war.

 Today, the building is quiet, used only as a rundown old storage building.

 I wonder if Bill and Ma had any fond memories of this railroad depot.

 “My Dear Bill,

 This is a fine morning, clear but cool. I am washing out the doors and I am glad that about done for this year. The men went and picked apples yesterday afternoon. Liz gave Joe a bag of Russets. Good bye Ma.” 

September 28 1908