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Historic Antonito Depot

Unread postby Craig Kumler » Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:12 am

Anyone know the status of the Depot?
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Re: Historic Antonito Depot

Unread postby Tom Casper » Wed Jul 30, 2014 2:39 pm

Craig, it is still standing! :grin:

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Re: Historic Antonito Depot

Unread postby Craig Kumler » Mon Aug 04, 2014 4:31 pm

Tom: Last I heard the town of Antonito was going to obtain a grant to restore it....que pasa?
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Re: Historic Antonito Depot

Unread postby Tom Casper » Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:39 pm

Craig, I heard that also. I wonder if the grant was denied?

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Re: Historic Antonito Depot

Unread postby Tim Tennant » Tue Aug 05, 2014 10:21 am

The Town of Antonito actually had a grant at one time (could have been 5-6 years ago) but turned it back a number of years ago as they didn't know how to or want to administer it. That is what I was told at that time. I am not sure what the plan is moving forward.
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Re: Historic Antonito Depot

Unread postby Craig Kumler » Tue Aug 05, 2014 10:54 am

Tim: Would it be prudent for the FRIENDS to offer taking it off their hands so the RR can have both Historic Depots. I believe this would make the CATS complete and the building would make a great Museum for the RR plus giving us a large footprint in Antonito. JMO!
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Re: Historic Antonito Depot

Unread postby Kevin Murray » Sun Nov 15, 2015 9:13 pm

The Depot is being rehabilitated from the inside-out. We have finished a 75% interior finish this October. The Town of Antonito is going for a grant to work on the Exterior next.

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Re: Historic Antonito Depot

Unread postby Kevin Murray » Sun Nov 15, 2015 9:26 pm

Oh Yeah, the Town is going for another Grant to work on the exterior too. If granted, the work would start this next summer. I can't speak for Antonito, but I'm sure they are willing to work with folks to make the building profitable for the Town. I see ideas thrown out in this forum, and I think if the Friends can come up with a sound proposal, they would listen. We have installed both electricity and heat in the building at this point.
Also, rumour has it the Friends may know the location of the semaphore that used to be attached to the Depot. I know the Town would love to reinstall it, if it can be found.
How's that for a bit of information? Thanks for thinking about the old Depot. It's a beauty.......even if only on the inside right now........
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Re: Historic Antonito Depot

Unread postby Jason Rose » Mon Nov 16, 2015 7:51 am

That's great news, Kevin. Got any photos?
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Re: Historic Antonito Depot

Unread postby Kevin Murray » Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:26 pm

Yes Jason, I do.......I have to apologize though, as I am still learning my way around the site. I put them under Board Index; Structures; Antonito Depot (Stone). If you all can't find that, let me know and I'll file here too. Thanks for your patience.

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Re: Historic Antonito Depot

Unread postby Jason Rose » Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:19 am

Thanks, Kevin. The current photos show an amazing transformation. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.


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Re: Historic Antonito Depot

Unread postby Craig Kumler » Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:30 am

Kevin: Any new updates on work being done in 2016? A few pics would be great!
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