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<br />T xrrr~~ <br />'The depot.was'built in 188? and it is e~cpected that the complete restnr<~tion of <br />the building will be completed in 1987 .for thy: centennial celebra.tian of the. <br />depot. The NBAHS is working with Hi11s, Gil.bertscan Architects, inc., Leslie... <br />E. Foretell, AIA. He has prepared. the elan, and cast est~.mates which will be <br />used to restore the building. The NBAHS intends to pursue grants through <br />the Minnesota. Historical Society and local carport~tinns rind foundr~tion~ for <br />grant money.. F`undraisin~Z for various stages of the pro,~ect will be under- <br />taken by the NBAHS. <br />Where are a. number of reasons that motivate groups such his ours t~ restore <br />old buildings. Same do it for nostalgia, some have emotional ties with <br />employment, same have ancestors who worked far the railroad itself, and <br />soma do it dust for entertainment. 'The NBAHS realizes that public support <br />is the key ingredient for this project„ Since the purpose of a museum is <br />to educate the public, it is necessary that a museum be accessible to its <br />public. The 'Lang Lake site is indeed ~t.hat. It is near the proposed picnic <br />area ,,. has adequate parking nearby, it is near fire and police protection, <br />and central"_y located. The depot museum, a.s located at the park site, can <br />provide the community with a cultural center, an educational tool and a <br />heritage repository. <br /> <br />