| In 1998 the City
Of Lovelock found that Union Pacific Railroad had made plans to demolish the
Lovelock Train Depot. The City Of Lovelock went to Union Pacific and requested
that they donate the building to the City Of Lovelock. In March of 1998 Union
Pacific Railroad signed over the deed to the building and donated $42,500.00 to
the City of Lovelock. The money donated was the money set aside for the
demolition of the building. The building has since been moved to a new piece of
property across the street and the restoration has been completed. |
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| The Depot
building now has new roofing, plumbing, electricity, heating and ductwork, paint
and windows that have been obtained through generous donations and volunteer
labor. The prison work crews provided extensive labor and restoration work.
As with all large projects, this has proven to be a very expensive venture. |
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| In June of 2002 a
lease was awarded to local businessman Dan Crofoot who has opened a sandwich/ice
cream shop, gift shop, and other miscellaneous items. When you are in the Lovelock area
stop in and take a look at this remarkably well restored Train Depot. |
