Tavistock Station- Now a residence at 18 Jacob St., Tavistock

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Fact & Fantasy: Page 56
In his essay on the Railway in Tavistock in the School History, 1963, Robert Sparling recorded that among the older agents were: L.C. Battersby, Julius Baxter, and G.W. Reid. Best known to the younger generation were Mr. George Holley, who served from October, 1914 until retirement in 1946, and Mr. James Sparling, who succeeded him, and held the position until
April 24, 1960, when passenger service was discontinued.
Page 57
Photo of G.T.R. STATION - Before 1912 - since the red letter-box is missing from the front corner. … (Arthur Ford, left; Mr. Tom Dryden, left on platform)

Early in 1968 Mr. Harold Schwartzentruber purchased the station and moved it onto a foundation at 18 Jacob St. East, Tavistock, Ont.