The Abandoned Rural America Exhibits at the Historic Crawford Depot in Crawford, GA
From late September until the 25th of October, the ARA Exhibit has been visited by folks from around Georgia as they peruse this great historic landmark. The Crawford Depot, located in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, was a train station in use from 1848 until the mid 1900's. IOn May 27, 1977, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. After decades of fundraising and renovation work, October 8th was the official ribbon cutting of the new facility. Now home of the Oglethorpe Chamber of Commerce, the main room and kitchen facilities are intended as a resource for the community. The Abandoned Rural America exhibition is the very first public venue to be hosted in this beautiful historic facility. Check out the exhibition and building photos below. A link to the map of Crawford follows the photos.
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| Visitors admiring artist/photographer Angelina Bellebuono's installation piece |
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| People started gathering for the ribbon cutting ceremony on October 8 |
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A group of ARA writers and artists were able to attend the Crawford Depot ribbon cutting.
Left to right: Jeanne & Louis Herrero, Bill & Miranda Boughner, Lee & Barb Griffiths, Willene & Joe Coggins, Mev Rozsman, Pete Muzyka, Kathy & Leroy Wright, and Kate Sherrill |
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| ARA members discuss the structure of this historic building. |
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| As the evening progressed many more visitors arrived to admire the building and the ARA art. |
Click
HERE for a map of Crawford with Depot location highlighted in the center.
See more about the opening reception of th4e Crawford Depot Abandoned Rural America exhibit
HERE.
