WANDLE is an acronym for the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway and this building was constructed in 1916 by the W & LE with funds contributed by railroaders throughout the system. The 62 room dormitory was first called the Brewster Railroad YMCA. It housed a restaurant, movie theater, bowling alley, and also was used as a community center. Railroaders from Toledo to Pitssburgh made the WANDLE House their home away from home.
This two story u-shaped building sits adjacent to the railroad underpass in the center of Brewster. The WANDLE House was closed in 1975 after falling into disrepair, and in 1976 the Norfolk & Western Railway donated it to the Brewster-Sugarcreek Township Historical Society. Under the leadership of first Wayne Lutes and currently Bob Luckring the building is being restored. This wonderful old building houses the Historical Society's Museum and "The Station" Restaurant which provides hearty meals to Brewster residents and vistors alike. Stop in and view railroad and area artifacts and get a bite to eat.
The WANDLE House may be contacted at 330-767-0045
Address:
45 S. Wabash Avenue; State Route 93Immediately south of the Rail UnderpassBrewster, Oh
The WANDLE House - R & R Museum
WANDLE is an acronym for the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway and this building was constructed in 1916 by the W & LE with funds contributed by railroaders throughout the system. The 62 room dormitory was first called the Brewster Railroad YMCA. It housed a restaurant, movie theater, bowling alley, and also was used as a community center. Railroaders from Toledo to Pitssburgh made the WANDLE House their home away from home.
This two story u-shaped building sits adjacent to the railroad underpass in the center of Brewster. The WANDLE House was closed in 1975 after falling into disrepair, and in 1976 the Norfolk & Western Railway donated it to the Brewster-Sugarcreek Township Historical Society. Under the leadership of first Wayne Lutes and currently Bob Luckring the building is being restored. This wonderful old building houses the Historical Society's Museum and "The Station" Restaurant which provides hearty meals to Brewster residents and vistors alike. Stop in and view railroad and area artifacts and get a bite to eat.
The WANDLE House may be contacted at 330-767-0045