PAINTED POST - ERWIN MUSEUM AT THE DEPOT

Experience an American Story. . . The History of Painted Post and Erwin. 

Located in the restored Painted Post Depot, The Painted Post-Erwin Museum interprets the history of the Village of Painted Post and the Town of Erwin through exhibits and programs. 

The Painted Post Depot was built by the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad. It provided passenger and freight service in the Southern Tier. The pre-fabricated building was delivered on rail and erected on its current site in Painted Post in 1881-1882. The depot was used by the railroad until 1954. In 1991, the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has served as the Painted Post branch of the Corning-Painted Post Historical Society since 2000. 

• Learn the legend of the Painted Post, a landmark of the Iroquois nation.
• See American Indian artifacts
• Read the story of settlement and pioneer families
• Study the early transportation and railroad history
• Activate audio records with sounds of the past; view historic video albums
• Examine the development of industry from lumbering, farming to manufacturing and the development of world famous Dresser-Rand air compressors and engines
• Enjoy displays of depicting changes in society and commercial life
• Purchase the books, pamphlets, and note and postcards that interest you

Schools, agriculture, celebrations, disasters, businesses, famous sons and daughters, and home life are covered . . . all under one roof!

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