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The historic factory building was purchased in 1984 and the long process of turning it into a full museum began. There were many ups and downs for the volunteers and later paid staff. These included leaking roofs and the collapse of the original roundhouse. However, generous public and foundation grants have allowed the complete restoration of the entire factory building. Initially,roofing was a major project. Rebuilding the roundhouse and loading dock was next. Other projects included replacing over 100 windows in the complex, restoring the original office building into an Education Center, and developing the Kiddieland Testing Park.
There is always more to do and more services to offer for our visitors, but the trustees and staff who have worked throughout the 40 years are pleased with the growth of the museum and the acceptance it has received from the community and visitors from around the world.
