Welcome to VAHS
Preserve the Venice Depot's Circus Train Heritage! Both the Gulf Coast Community
Foundation and the Kathleen K. Catlin Foundation at the Community
Foundation of Sarasota County have awarded significant grants to VAHS to
help preserve the Venice Depot's Circus Train Heritage! VAHS welcomes
Gulf Coast and the Community Foundation as partners in preserving
Venice's Circus and railroad heritage in a visible and exciting way.
For more information about the project, see the Circus Train Page.
Pictures of the Short Leaf Pine on its move to Venice. Short Leaf Pine in early morning fog before move to Venice on 12/22/16.
Car is raised with jacks, and orange metal girders and wheeled dollies are placed under it.
Each dolly has eight wheels.
Car is prepared for departure.
Front-loader pulls the car onto the road.
The car is connected to the Johnson & Sons cab with counter-weight behind it.
Before departure, Johnson & Sons employees secure air brakes and electrical connections for brake lights.
The Short Leaf Pine departs for Venice under bright sunny skies.
On the road!
Traveling through Parrish, Florida.
The car straddles Spur Avenue in Venice before being pulled into the yard of Uni-Glide Trailer Company.
The journey is complete.
VAHS members celebrate the arrival of the Train Car.
Johnson & Sons employees lift the car with jacks and prepare to remove dollies.
The dollies are pulled out from underneath the car.
The car will rest on these supports while it is being refurbished at Uni-Glide Trailer Company.
Visiting Venice's Historic Depot If you are considering a trip to the Historic Venice Train Depot, either for yourself, your family and friends, or a large group, check out relevant information at The Depot.
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We Need Your Help! Fundraising is ongoing for the Circus Train project and VAHS programs. 
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There are many benefits to becoming a member of VAHS. All members
receive both the Society’s newsletter and first-hand notification of
Society events. Members also participate in Society decision making
by attending member meetings. To become a member of VAHS, download this Membership Brochure.
| Contact Us information@veniceareahistoricalsociety.org
941-412-0151
PO Box 995, Venice, FL 34284-0995 | VAHS is a proud member of
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