“We felt it was a really good opportunity to bring back this old building,” says Thomas, who spent two and a half years remodeling the building before opening as Merryman Station in December 2016. Thankfully, the Thomas’ are lovers of history, because while this building has historical significance, it is not an officially designated historical landmark. In other words, whoever owns the building could renovate – or demolish – it as they please. But for the Thomases, preservation was always a priority.“How could it not be?” asks Thomas. “It’s a fixture in this community, and we wanted to showcase the beauty of the building.”