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 Roof of the Depot, 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 Depot Roof Project is to re roof the depot, the last roof was in 1982. We plan on using #2 Red cedar shakes which was what was originally on the roof. 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 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.

The project gained national attention when its relocation in October, 2005 was filmed and aired by the History Channel's Mega Movers series. More than $800,000 has been raised to date to preserve this one of a kind example of a timber boomtown train depot. The Exterior Restoration and Site Development are currently under way while the Interior Restoration will take place this winter. Many individuals, agencies, and organizations locally and nationally have partnered in this historic preservation project that is helping revitalize an economy and ensure the survival of an architecturally and singularly significant structure of Washington State's rich heritage.

Your tax deductible donation of $500.00 or more will pay for the purchase and installation of at least one "square" of Number 2 Clear Red Cedar shingles. A square will cover 100 square feet of roof with certified Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau shingles. The Morton Depot's requires is 2400 square feet. A ceramic tile engraved with your generous donation will be placed on the Depot's commemorative wall of benefactors. 

Yes, I want to donate to help re-roof the Morton Depot. All donors at the $50.00 or above level receive a one-year membership in the Cowlitz River Valley Historical Society, which includes our quarterly newsletter and 10% off any purchase in our Museum Gift Shop in addition to the gifts listed below. Thank you for partnering with CRVHS.

$500 or more Square Deal Donor  * Ceramic tile on Wall of Benefactors

 Mail to- CRVHS: Raise the Roof

MORTON WA 98356

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. Lennis Allen, President, CRVHS

If you would like to help with the Restoration Project

e-mail us at michaelweb@msn.com 

call us at:
     360 496-0070

write us at:
     Cowlitz River Valley Historical Society
     P.O. Box 777
     Morton, WA 98356