Donate to the Depot
The Billings Depot is a 501(c)3 community-owned nonprofit formed to protect and preserve this historic campus through historic preservation. All funds raised through community events, private event bookings and individual grants and donations are used for preservation efforts. Unfortunately, due to COVID, many of our capital improvement projects had to be postponed due to lack of funding.
In 2023, the Billings Depot has been awarded a grant from the State in the amount of $414,000 to support of the completion of our capital improvement projects. To collect the full amount, the Depot must raise the remaining cost of $120,000 to complete the project. We’ve already secured $32,000 and need the community’s help get us the rest of the way.
The Campus Impact Renovations project addresses infrastructure, building updates, restoration, maintenance, and building code issues. It involves renovations and updates which will enhance security, energy efficiency, and public safety so the Depot can continue to host events and positively impact the economic growth of Billings and tourism within the State.
Project includes:
1. Exterior Door Refinishing: The existing doors of the Historic Depot building have degraded over time due to exposure and deferred maintenance. Refinishing will bring them back to their former luster and repair damaged hardware to significantly improve the buildings’ energy efficiency and security.
2. Concrete Repairs along Walkways: Restoration of damaged and degraded areas of concrete sidewalks and pathways throughout the Campus. This will ensure adequate accessibility and public safety and prevent water damage to building foundations.
3. Roof Updates & Misc. Painting all four buildings and the addition of new snow spikes to protect the structures and walkways.
4. The Historic Post Building Restoration: Work includes repairing exterior doors, refinishing existing wood windows, trim, and ceiling, repair and refinish interior floor, update electrical, and create a welcome area designed to honor the history of the original mailroom function
5. Misc. Floor Repairs: Repair/refinish multiple areas of worn and/or damaged wood flooring in the historic Depot baggage room
We’re graciously seeking contributions from our community to help get us fully fund this restoration project. Any amount you’re able to contribute to our community nonprofit is greatly appreciated.
Donations can be made via check to Billings Depot, In. or directly through this webpage.
Everyone who contributes to this initiative will receive recognition on our website, social media channels and in a press release. Donors of $2,500 or more will have their name placed on our legacy wall in the hallway of the main Depot building. Thank you for supporting our historic campus.
Read the full press release here
Donate Now
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
