The Cranbrook Archives Museum and Landmark Society plans to use a recently-announced funding injection to finish a major project.
The society says a $1-million tourism infrastructure grant from the Province will help with it’s Heritage Railcar Preservation Building Project.
Cranbrook History Centre chair Bob Whetham says this will allow them to complete construction of a shelter for all 18 of the museum’s railcars.
“It’ll continue to be a timber construction, so it’ll be the same pattern of construction that we’ve had already, but it will cover two tract rather then three,” Whetham says. “But it will substantially improve the external appearance of the museum and I think that’s also very complimentary to the improvements that are being recommended in the Cranbrook Tourism Master Plan.”
Whetham says the centre’s collection of vintage railcars is one of the largest in North America.
“We want to be able to explain that legacy or provide an opportunity for people to experience what’s there and this is probably the one opportunity we have to do it,” he says. “These cars are not replaceable. It’s really important to put them in undercovers so that we can actually ensure that other people will be able to enjoy them in the future.”
Construction of the shelter is slated for completion in 2024.
Click here to learn more about the Destination Development Fund.
Click here to learn more about the Heritage Railcar Preservation Building Project.
– Bob Whetham, Cranbrook History Centre Chair
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