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Keep Locomotive No. 17 local, and off any express route out of Cornwall.
That’s the message being delivered loud and clear by some of the city’s leading heritage experts, in a detailed letter this week to the mayor, council and city, titled Engine 17: A Sad Story of Neglect.
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In the letter, prepared by Wes Libbey, the group says the Benson Centre is the “perfect location to set up a ‘Cornwall: Industrial and Innovation Past’ interactive centre. There is a lot of down time for parents and families between games and while the children are practicing. . .an interactive display will offer them a new place to go and learn about Cornwall.
Locomotive No 17 s next stop should be Benson Centre - heritage group
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OPINION: Historically significant in name only January 24, 2021 Reading time: 3 min
By Nick Seebruch Locomotive #17 at the corner of Ninth and Brookdale Avenue. Notice the sign on the front side of the train asking people not to climb on the structure (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News).
Our regional municipalities can do better when it comes to preserving our history. I’ve talked before how particularly in Cornwall, many rich landmarks of our past have been lost, including the old Capitol Theatre, The Cornwallis Hotel, the old post office building, the old City Hall building, and many others.
Currently, Cornwall City Council is once again facing a decision about what to do with the old Locomotive 17 that is located on the corner of Brookdale Ave. and Ninth St. It is estimated that it will take over $100,000 to repair and move the train. The price tag to save Locomotive 17 isn’t news however, Cornwall City Council has known fo