Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program
Statewide Transportation Enhancement Project Examples |
Category 12: Establishment of Transportation Museums
Example Project #1
Project Name: Quanah, Acme & Pacific Railroad Depot Museum
Location: City of Quanah
Project Description: Exterior restoration of the1909 Quanah Depot was performed to make this building useable as a historic transportation museum. The major areas of work were the exterior stucco, clay tile roofing and windows.
District or Division: Childress District
Federal Funds: $177,603
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Example Project #2
Project Name: Marshall Depot, Phase 1 and 2
Location: City of Marshall
Project Description: The Marshall Depot, originally constructed in 1912 as the Texas and Pacific Railroad Depot, virtually sat abandoned for the last 14 years until restoration efforts were made by local citizens to save the building from demolition. Applying for Enhancement Program matching funds twice, the City of Marshall undertook restoration efforts to fully restore the depot for current use as: a transportation museum depicting local railroad history; an active Amtrak ticket office with waiting room; community meeting space with offices for related activities; and a souvenir shop. Not only did the city's efforts pay-off for the depot, additional restoration projects have been inspired by its undertaking. To find out more about the depot visit the Marshall station website.
District or Division: Atlanta District
Federal Funds: (Total of two projects) $1,048,400
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