Projects and Status
GHHS members conduct volunteer operations to restore and preserve local artifacts and structures, as well as out-of-area activities to raise funds for historic restoration projects.
The points-of-contact for each project can be reached by sending an e-mail to: info@goldhillnv.org
| Project | Started | Status | Point of Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace Gold Hill Depot Roof | 1994 | COMPLETE | Kim Fegert |
| Foundation. Raise Gold Hill Depot on poured concrete foundation. | 1995 | COMPLETE | Kim Fegert |
| Station-master's Quarters. Historic restoration of Gold Hill Depot station master's quarters | 2007 | 7/19/2008. Exterior structure and roof extension complete. Interior deferred. | Kim Fegert |
| Fire Sprinkler Pre-prep | 2007 | COMPLETE. | Kim Fegert |
| Fire Sprinkler Control Room | 2009 | Excavate an 8' x 8' room under the foundation (by hand) to contain the control equipment. Will start March 2009 when frost clears. | Kim Fegert |
| Water | 2010 | Svetic property acquired. | Storey County |
| Fire Sprinkler Installation | 2008 | Critical equipment on-site. Contractor agreed. Funds available. Architect's drawings complete. On hold for completion of sprinkler control room. | Skip Craperi |
| Restroom construction at Gold Hill | 2011 | Not funded | Storey County |
| Gold Hill gift shop | 2011 | Not funded | Storey County |
| Freight depot clean-up, conversion and museum construction | 2011 | Not funded | Kim Fegert |
| Reno 5th St. Track tear-up and scrap | 2008 | COMPLETE. Raised $1,200. | Kim Fegert |
Feather River Shortline Locomotive #8 Operational Preparation |
2007 | COMPLETE. Locomotive on property in preserved state. | John Tyson |
| Strategic Plan (STOPPED) | 2008 | Develop an integrated, all-jurisdiction tourist venue development plan. Prelim study complete. Will not progress to next stage due to lack of interest/ economic viability. | Steve Stough/ New Venture Strategies (Wayne, PA) |
| BBQ Luncheon | 2010 | Initial discussions started with railroad. Grounds to be cleaned up in 2010. | Steve Stough |
| Replace rotting windows and frames | 2009 | Grant received, bids received. Waiting volunteer labor to install. | Skip Craperi |
Last updated 2009/04/11.