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Fire-damaged 19th century depot in Sinking Spring demolished
The borough plans a replica of the 1858 depot with modern features, addressing fire, termite, and water damage that made restoration unfeasible, officials said.
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Fire-damaged 19th century depot in Sinking Spring demolished
The 19th century freight depot at Sinking Spring’s Heritage Park has been demolished. The restored 1858 building was severely damaged by a March fire. Borough Manager Michael Hart said investigation showed the fire resulted from a short in the electrical wires caused by squirrels chewing the wires. “For over 100 years, that building didn’t have electricity,” he said, noting the electric service was added after the building was moved to Heritage …
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