In 2017, the Historical Commission and city staff prepared a new site plan.

The Commission also made preparations to construct the Historic Train Depot Trail Amenity, which will be a park shelter built to look like the original train depot. Museum staff completed a Washington State Heritage Capital Grant application to finish construction documents for the new museum. We are excited to share that we have been awarded the $970,000 grant for the project.
Estimated Timeline
2019
Finish strategic planning - Completed August 2019
Construction of Lebanon St. extension (road to provide site access) - completed Summer 2019
Bringing utilities to the site - completed Summer 2019
Construction of Depot Trail Amenity - currently underway, expected completion February 2020
Put in phase 1 parking lot - completed summer 2019
Complete two interpretive panels for the site and trail - currently underway
2020
Develop construction documents for museum
Develop interpretive plan for museum and core exhibits
Complete two interpretive panels for the site and trail
Complete train-themed playground
2021
Finalize architecture and engineering for museum
Seek grant funding for phase one of museum construction
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