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One-fifth of the annual dues will be placed in the Society's preservation fund,
which is regularly supplemented by additional money as projects warrant.
Recent
contributions include those to restore Denver, Leadville & Gunnison No. 191 at the
Colorado Railroad Museum; Alpine Tunnel Historic Association projects; preservation of work cars at
St. Elmo and donations to restoration of the Buena Vista depot. A large collection
of South Park artifacts was recently purchased for eventual display. The newest
project is work on the stabilization and restoration of the Como depot.
The Denver, South Park & Pacific Historical Society is one of the most active in
railway related projects. Much of our work is financial, which is somewhat surprising
for such a small, but steadily growing group. $5.00 of each membership
annually goes towards restoration work. This is augmented by contributions to
specific projects.
To date we have contributed $6875.00 towards matching funds for the work on the
Buena Vista Denver, Leadville & Gunnison depot. Exterior work on this structure
is expected to be complete by mid-summer and then the interior work will begin.
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