We have been busy sprucing up the Depot and equipment as we have been waiting out the pandemic. And now we are getting ready for Colorado Gives Day on December 7, our largest fundraising effort of the year. More info on that in my post next week.
The Depot lower level is filling up with (literally) tons of equipment (and parts)
And more are being rescued from basements
The upper level has been cleared and awaits the touch of our contractor in November. Thanks to a grant from the State Historical fund, we will have help getting the plaster fixed, bathrooms rehabbed and utilities roughed in. We are grateful for donations to help in this effort –and to match other grants we are applying for.
Meanwhile…Bryan printed a quote from Dickens on the Washington hand press and Tom and Marc Silberman printed a tiny book in Yiddish and English on a 3x5 Kelsey press. After taking lessons from Marc, Matt printed a poem on the sweet Curtis and Mitchell Columbian tabletop press. and Marc tied type.
Outside, Tom and Kirk took down the old chipboard Santa Fe signs, Alissandra painted new ones and then Bryan reinstalled them.
Tom also laid bricks to create paths around the building. The city is planting a pollinator/prairie meadow garden and we let them extend it onto our property. Trust us, it will look better when the seeds come up in the spring. Stay tuned for more to come! And stay in touch: englewooddepot@gmail.com 720-480-5358.