Join photographer and visual storyteller Michael Froio for an evening of photography, history, and conversation at the Yard Office Bar & Lounge, located within the historic Station Inn in Cresson, Pennsylvania.
The evening begins at 6:00 PM with a reception and a viewing of selected photographs from Froio’s ongoing documentary project, “From the Main Line,” which examines the lasting influence of the Pennsylvania Railroad on Pennsylvania’s landscape, communities, and infrastructure. At 7:00 PM, Froio will present an artist talk exploring the research, stories, and experiences that have shaped the project over more than a decade of work.
Situated trackside along Norfolk Southern’s former Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line, the Station Inn offers a fitting setting for this unique event. A destination for rail enthusiasts, travelers, and history lovers alike, the inn combines historic railroad character with modern hospitality. Guests can enjoy cocktails, food, and the distinctive atmosphere of the Yard Office Bar & Lounge while engaging with the images and stories behind the project.
Michael Froio is a photographer, educator, and visual researcher whose work explores the intersections of landscape, infrastructure, industry, and cultural memory. His photographs are held in the collections of the Library of Congress, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Woodmere Art Museum, and the Camden County Arts Bank. Through both commissioned and independent projects, he uses photography to examine how people shape the built environment and how those places continue to evolve over time.
From the Main Line is an ongoing photographic study of the Pennsylvania Railroad and its enduring impact on Pennsylvania’s landscape. Combining contemporary photography, field research, and historical context, the project examines the railroad not simply as transportation infrastructure, but as a force that shaped communities, industry, and regional identity across the Commonwealth.
Reception and Viewing: 6:00 PM
Artist Talk: 7:00 PM
Space is limited. Advance reservations are encouraged. Please note that the B&B rooms are already sold out for this date thanks to the Big Boy Visit.
