(rshsdepot) Aberdeen, SD

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From The Associated Press.
 
Bernie Wagenblast
 
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Move started to preserve railroad depot

 
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) A $5.7 million drive has begun to finish restoration of  
a historic railroad depot in downtown Aberdeen.

Officials say a minimum  of $900,000 is needed to get the air-handling 
systems operating in the  building.

The fund drive is intended not only to preserve the depot but  also maintain 
it in the future.

About $1.8 million has been spent already  on preliminary work in the 
building which currently houses the Native American  Cultural Center and Museum, 
James Valley Model Railroad Association, and the  World War II _Red Cross_ 
(http://www.kxmc.com/t/red-cross)  Canteen  Exhibit.

Plans call for eventual establishment of a regional railroad  museum, gift 
shop, office space, and an outdoor wall to honor _American Indian_ 
(http://www.kxmc.com/t/american-indian)   chiefs.



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