Depot Renovation
About
Depot Park will soon close to the public as the City of Sanford renovates the Depot building to ensure the historic and beloved structure remains a focal point for the community.
The depot building was built in 1910 to service passengers of three rail companies with stops in Sanford. To save the building from destruction, the Sanford Area Association of Realtors (SAAR) purchased and upfitted it in the early 1990s to use as office space.
The City of Sanford acquired the Depot building from SAAR in 2015. The goal was to preserve and invest in the historic landmark so that it could remain a touchstone for the community for generations to come.
Funding
Sanford City Council has committed $703,000 in funds made available by the American Rescue Plan Act to renovate the building. The North Carolina General Assembly earmarked $500,000 in State Capital Infrastructure Funds, and another $100,000 has come from private donations.
