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Holley Depot Museum

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The Murray-Holley Historical Society accomplished a remarkable preservation project in 1988 when it relocated a railroad depot building from Geddes Street to its current location just beyond the Public Square on Geddes Street Extension. To move it through the village, the building had to be cut in half.

Originally built in 1907, the structure was reassembled and has since served as a museum showcasing Holley artifacts. Exhibits include band uniforms from Holley’s state champion marching bands of the 1950s and ’60s, locally produced goods from over a century ago, and items related to the area’s railroad and canal industries.

Cast in 1894 and weighing 1,014 pounds, the bell was donated to the Historical Society over a decade ago. In early 2017, it was installed in a dedicated display next to the museum by Mawn and the village. The bell’s frame had to be rewelded, and the display was built using sandstone blocks from Hulberton—referred to as “Hulberton brownstones,” similar to those found in many of Buffalo’s notable churches.

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Open Sundays

585-638-8188

Holley Depot Museum

Holley Fountain Square, Holley, NY 14470

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Holley Depot Museum
Holley Fountain Square
Holley, NY 14470

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