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This story from today's Los Angeles Daily News.
 
Bernie Wagenblast
 
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Historic Depot in North Hollywood could get $1.1 million rehab 

Daily News Wire Services
LA Daily News 

Article Last Updated:08/01/2007 12:10:29 AM PDT 

A request  to provide $1.1 million for the rehabilitation of the Lankershim 
Depot Transit  Center in North Hollywood was forwarded to the Los Angeles City 
Council today  without a recommendation. 
 
The city's Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee was  
expected to vote on the proposal this morning, but could not act because it  lacked a 
quorum. 
 
The city and Metropolitan Transportation Authority plan to rehabilitate the  
depot and eventually turn it into a customer service center, with a concession 
 stand, public restrooms, bicycle services and MTA offices. 
 
The MTA Board of Directors approved a $3.6 million budget for the project  
last October, contingent upon the city's approval of its share. 
 
Los Angeles officials had expected to pay just $364,000 for the project.  
However, costs increased due to delays associated with the construction of the  
Metro Orange Line and changes in building plans. 
 
The Lankershim Train Depot was built around 1895 by Southern Pacific  
Railroad at the corner of Lankershim Boulevard and Chandler Street. 
 
It was used concurrently by Southern Pacific Railroad and Pacific Electric  
from 1911 to 1952. 
 
The depot, which has not been actively used as a transit center for more  
than 50 years, now sits between the Metro Red Line and Orange Line stations in  
North Hollywood. 



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