The Station has moved! See how it happened on the History Channel Program "Mega Movers". Get your copy on DVD for a donation to the project - information

The main focus of the Historical Society these months are:  The interior restoration, The White Pass Scenic Byway Project. These projects are not completely funded but need in-kind matching funds to help with the complete package. The interior restoration project will take the depot back to the days of the 1910-1920 days and have ticket sales if there are any trains coming into Morton. The White Pass Scenic Byway Project is to have Public Restrooms and an interruptive center within the depot complex. This project has not been signed but the funds allocated. If you would like to contribute to any of these projects please contact us as we are a 501c3 charity your donation could be tax deductible.

The project gained national attention when it relocation in October 2005 was filmed and aired by the History Channel's Mega Movers Series. Many individuals, agencies, and organizations locally and nationally have partnered in this historic preservation project that is helping revitalize the economy and ensure the survival of an architecturally and singularly significant structure of Washington State's rich heritage. Your generous, tax-deductible donation goes directly towards the money necessary to replace the worn cedar shake roof with appropriate and safer fire retardant shingles. The new roof will help cap off a dream of over 30 years in the making and will maintain the historical integrity of this National Register of Historic Places eligible structure. For nearly 100 years the Morton Depot has been a gateway, an engine of economic development to the East Lewis County region. Partner with us to ensure another century of passenger operation for this priceless example of our timber and railroad heritage. On behalf of our members, officers, trustees and community Thank You. Marc Fisher, President, CRVHS

We are now concentrating our efforts on getting the interior of the depot finished for the Centennial which will be July 3, 2010. We are planning on having a rededication ceremony and the depot open for tours. 

Support the Centennial

 1910-2010

The Cowlitz River Valley Historical cordially invites you ALL ABOARD! In partnering with us for the Centennial celebration of the railroad coming to Morton and the construction of the Morton depot in 1910. The arrival of the railroad one hundred years ago transformed Morton from a small pioneer town in East Lewis County to one of the largest lumber producing areas in the state. This culminated after World War 2 with Morton being declared “The Railroad Tie Capital of the World”.

On July 24, 2010 CRVHS and friends will host the Centennial Celebration of the depot with a commemorative program and community celebration featuring key speakers and supporters both locally and from across the nation. Their will be a souvenir program with a history of Morton and the depot, historical photos as well as photos of the restoration in progress. Your generous donation of $100.00 as a Centennial Supporter guarantees you an ad in the program as well as recognition by the media, our website and on a plaque in the depot waiting room. If you have time or materials to donate to this worthy effort please call us at 360-496-0070 or e-mail crvhs@centurytel.net The day’s festivities will include food, music, depot tours and more. We thank you in advance for your generous support in the past and today.                         Warmest Regards,         Marc Fisher, President

Centennial Supporters:

Dr. Ladd Johnson     John Pollman Farmer's Insurance