Renovation of the Historic Pine River Depot
Partner Organizations: Heritage Group North, Inc., Pine River Fire Department and Chamber of Commerce.
Through this partnership, the Historic Pine River Depot has been upgraded as part of an initiative to transform the unused space into a museum. The Depot, which is located on the Pine River Switchyard—the town's old railroad station—occupies a highly visible area near the center of the community. This project is a part of a larger plan to revitalize the district. The partners used the ACHF funding to upgrade the building with adequate electrical, climate control, fire protection and security systems. Upgrades were also completed to make the building fully accessible. In 2011, Heritage Group North plans to start converting the Depot into a museum, including turning the old freight room into an interpretive center. The project will prepare the facility to properly store museum collections for future generations to enjoy.
Partner Organizations: Heritage Group North, Inc., Pine River Fire Department and Chamber of Commerce Through this partnership, the Historic Pine River Depot has been upgraded as part of an initiative to transform the unused space into a museum. The Depot, which is located on the Pine River Switchyard -- the town's old railroad station -- occupies a highly visible area near the center of the community. This project is a part of a larger plan to revitalize the district. The partners used the ACHF funding to upgrade the building with adequate electrical, climate control, fire protection and security systems. Upgrades were also completed to make the building fully accessible. In 2011, Heritage Group North plans to start converting the Depot into a museum, including turning the old freight room into an interpretive center. The project will prepare the facility to properly store museum collections for future generations to enjoy.
(d) History Partnerships. $1,250,000 in 2010 and $2,750,000 in 2011 are for partnerships between and with the Minnesota Historical Society and partnering organizations to enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.