($195,820) and the Meredith Foundation ($46,000 for a railroad museum) and raised additional funds ($13,000) to support the project. The city used grants from the Texas Department of Transportation ($550,000), Mineola Development Inc. The depot now features a Museum of Railroad Memorabilia as well as a restored caboose on the grounds. There is also space for a future ticket agent’s office. Other improvements to the site include new signage, parking, fencing, landscaping, and bicycle racks. Large metal brackets support a canopy that wraps around the structure. The upper portion of the walls is painted a bright beige, which contrasts nicely with green trim around the windows and doors. The 2005 remodeling project included restoration of the building’s exterior to its original design. In an effort to streamline the building, the railroad had replaced the hipped roof with a flat version and stripped away much of the depot’s decorative detail. The renovation recaptured the depot’s original 1906 appearance, which had been destroyed during a 1951 modernization project. However, Mineola community leaders convinced Amtrak to make their city a stop, based on creative local marketing and a promise to renovate the train station. From 1974 until 1996, the Amtrak Texas Eagle and its predecessor trains passed through the community of 5,000 without stopping. On June 10, 2006, Mineola’s historic station was rededicated to celebrate the completion of its restoration. Understanding Accessibility Requirements.North Carolina Station and Train Host Association Case Study.Surface Transportation Block Grant Program: Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside.Historic Preservation and Sustainable Design: St.Cultural Space & Museums: Cincinnati, OH.

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