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WASHINGTON COUNTY VISITOR CENTER Washington, PA The B & O Railroad Station was built at the foot of Main Street in 1892. The one story station was constructed in the shingle style with rock faced sandstone walls, wide, heavily bracketed eaves, and a slate roof. LDA directed a complete restoration of the building to house the offices of the Washington County Tourist and Promotion Agency and a Visitor Center. The dropped ceiling was removed to expose the original beamed ceiling and clerestory windows and the floor structure was reconstructed. The waiting rooms were restored and the baggage area was reworked to accomodate offices. Green technology improvements included high insulation values and reuse of natural ventilation and natural lighting. Beaded board walls and floor joists were recycled for use elsewhere in the structure. The project included restoration of the adjoining train platform which was dedicated to Veterans, many of whom used this platform to depart for active duty. Project Data Client: Washington County Council for Economic Development Size: 5,500 square feet Construction Cost: $850,000 home << previous next >> |
