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RAILWAY STATION
The old railway station is built in 1889 after the plan of Knut Nylander.
This master plan is used for over 40 railway stations all over Finland, but
specially on the Savo line and around Oulu.
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map of railway tracks in Finland 1906 - the Savo line (Kuovola-Kuopio)has
been in use from 1889
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railway station design Knut Nylander - Finnish National Archives
Helsinki
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floor plan of Hiirola station in 1889 - 1934 - 1952 - 1980 - 1987 -
details from maps - Finnish National Archive Helsinki
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in 2011 the railway station was still a sleeping beauty between
bushes and trees - a new owner started to renovate the building |
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in spring 2012 the yard around the building has been opened which
gives a view on the building |
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first winter and new activities in and around the railway station |
The railway station of Hiirola is a traditional wooden building from the time
that Finland was part of Russia. The traditional log building can be seen at the
You tube video
Traditional Finnish Log House Building Process. The railway station is built in the
same way as showed in the video. Many details can still be recognized.
During the years the building has been changed several times. E.g. the heating
system got new chimneys and the number of ovens changed. Rooms got another
function as new technique was added to the railway. In 1934 at the backside a
new part has been added. In the 50-ties the post came with an office. Not every
change can be found in the papers which are now available and not all changes
are documented correctly, but the development of the building is more or less
clear. Knowing more about the history increases the respect for the building.
The building is perfect as an art residence and as soon as possible new art
activities will start.
AREFS look forward to cooperate with artists to establish a small art community
on this location.
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