Historical society increases visibility of club
In a photo archived by Madison Station Historical Preservation Society, Kathy Keel and Beverly True as young girls take their first train ride from Madison to Decatur. CONTRIBUTED
MADISON – Tonight before the Madison Gazebo Concert, stop by the Roundhouse for lemonade and cookies, compliments of Madison Station Historic Preservation Society.
The historical society is hosting an open house at the Roundhouse with tours led by John Rankin. Visitor can receive information, books, membership forms and pamphlets about commemorative bricks. Anyone attending the concert can stop by for refreshments from 5:30 p.m. until the concert starts.
At its April meeting, society members approved by-law changes, as presented by Doug Smith. John Rankin was installed officially as historian for the group. Ron Johnson is designing a logo for the organization.
The sale of commemorative bricks continues for the Roundhouse. The bricks are engraved to honor a person, family or organization, along with memorializing deceased individuals. Rankin is donating proceeds from his book sales to provide bricks for early members of the historical society.
The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) have agreed to return the boulder on Front Street to original owners at Madison County Courthouse.
Tommy Overcash reported that the Food Truck Round-up was well attended with most vendors running out of food around 8:30 p.m. The wait for seating at Old Black Bear restaurant was long, also. The historical society is opening the Roundhouse during the round-ups.
Madison City Council and department heads are evolving plans for more services and an expanded footprint for the Food Truck Round-up. City staff also is receiving legal advice concerning alcohol sales, Tommy Overcash said.
President Debbie Overcash discussed coordination with Madison Arts Council for the Art 4 Paws event on May 28 at Dublin Park. Overcash and Charles Nola manned the historical society’s tent during the event and offered promotional materials.
Chris Crumbley suggested that the society give support for a meeting room or place to hold a changing display in the new Madison library.
Society members will open the Roundhouse for the launch of “Trains on Main” on June 9 at 11 a.m. Charles Nola helped to write clues for the tourism campaign.
For more information, visit historicmadisonstation.com.
