About the Flora Depot Restoration Project
The Project
The Flora Depot Restoration Project is a project of Flora Main Street, a subgroup of the Flora Community Club. Once restored, our historic 1908 Pennsylvania Railroad depot will serve as a local history museum, railroad transportation education center, and a regional gathering place for events and festivals.
Flora Main Street was awarded grants by Indiana Landmarks and the Carroll County Community Foundation to hire an architect to develop a restoration plan for the depot. Architect Dann Keiser, Cornerstone Design, provided plans and estimates of what would be required for the depot to be restored and to provide another 50 to 75 years of service.
The project is designed to be completed in five Phases.
Phase II
PHASE II received financial support from Carroll County EDC, Town of Flora, Camden-Flora Rail Corridor Commission, Flora Community Club, Flora Main Street, The Andersons,
U.S. Aggregates, and generous donations from local individuals and organizations. This support made it possible to prepare and level the site surrounding the depot.
The project was awarded a North Central Health Services Capital Grant, administered by the Tippecanoe Arts Federation, in the amount of $40,850.00. Sidewalks, gutters, and curbs were added to the building.
Phase III
Phase III, Part One was awarded a North Central Health Services Capital Grant, administered by the Tippecanoe Arts Federation, in the amount of $50,000 to begin work on the interior. Additional funding was provided by Flora Psi Iota Xi, Carroll County Economic Development Corporation, Carroll County Agriculture Association, and Flora Main Street.
