To: Members of the Historic Preservation Board
From: Brad Boland, AICP, Long Range Project Manager
Development Services
Title
420 Elbert Street Local Restoration Grant Application
Lot 11 Block 14 Town of Castle Rock
[Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Depot, Eaves and Brackets Restoration]
Body
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Executive Summary
The purpose of the Town’s Historic Preservation Local Restoration Grant Program is to provide monetary assistance to owners of landmarked properties for rehabilitation and restoration projects. These grants are typically available for up to $2,000 and cannot exceed 50% of the project cost. The Historic Preservation Board at their discretion can award more than $2,000 provided that the amount does not exceed 50% of the project cost.
The Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum, the owners of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Depot located at 420 Elbert Street (Attachment A), are requesting a local rehabilitation grant to assist with the cost of repairing and repainting the eaves and brackets. The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Depot is both locally and nationally landmarked. This local grant request is for $2,000.00.
Background
National Register of Historic Places - October 11, 1974
The Denver& Rio Grande Railroad Depot was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Town Council - February 24, 1994
Town Council approved an ordinance designating the Denver & Rio Grande as a local landmark.
Town Council - February 23, 1995
Town Council voted to provide $50,000 as matching funds for a State Historical Fund grant for the purchase and restoration of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Depot.
Town Council - November, 14 1996
Town Council voted to provide $7,330 in matching grant for additional exterior restoration.
Attachments
Attachment A: Vicinity Map
Attachment B: Local Restoration Grant Application
Attachment C: Images
Attachment D: National Register