ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — On South Hughes Boulevard in Elizabeth City, N.C., a former train station with history stretching back more than a century has found new life — not with locomotives, but ...

Salisbury Station history The Historic Salisbury Foundation noticed the station's cracking floors, broken windows and falling plaster and decided to buy it for $220,000 in 1985.

The Historic Salisbury Station has rented out the grand waiting room for weddings, parties, oyster roasts, luncheons, award ceremonies, and other events. Now, the city is stepping in to help.

This photo shows the Salisbury Depot abandoned in the 1980s. It’s since been improved to host events. And the city of Salisbury plans to make more renovations as well as adding a second train ...