Restoring Gretna Station ????

At Armstrong Park, a beloved piece of Carol Stream history is being revived thanks to community volunteer Jim Yanke. Built in 1895, Gretna Station once served as a busy railroad depot and is now being carefully restored to its 1950s-era appearance. Jim has crafted new wooden windows, rebuilt original signs, repaired siding, and sourced materials to keep the project authentic and cost-effective. His work is already transforming the depot, with plans to restore the adjacent caboose once the station is complete.

Follow Jim’s Facebook page for progress.