Miles City Depot Acquisition and Restoration Project (MCDARP)

01/31/2022

High Plains Architects just wanted to thank the Miles City community for coming to our meeting last week. We had a great turnout and a great discussion for sure! Attached you will find the slides (in video form) of the meeting. You'll have to pause the video playback if you'd like to study one of the slides in depth. Thanks again!! It is truly wonderful to see the community support!

01/21/2022

We sincerely hope you'll join us this coming Tuesday, January 25th to discuss the historic Miles City Depot! We'll be meeting in Room 106 in Lucas Hall on the Miles Community College campus. The discussion will be led by Randy Hafer and Josi Wilgus of High Plains Architects, the firm responsible for the feasibility study. See you there!

01/11/2022

You may have seen our Community Meeting notice/event already but if not, here is another reminder. January 25th at 5:30PM at Miles Community College in Lucas Hall, Room 106. Please help us spread the word if you are able. We sincerely hope to see you there!!

12/30/2021

Thought I'd share some background info on High Plains - they are an outstanding firm and widely recognized for Historic Preservation projects across Montana!

What is regional architecture, and what does it mean to us as a firm?

For us, it is architecture that responds to the uniqueness of our climate, local materials, cultural traditions, and functional necessity imposed by its geographic location. We design places that help shape our communities without depleting the valuable resources that define this place and make it unique.

To learn more about the work we do, click the link below.

https://www.highplainsarchitects.com/portfolio

12/29/2021

Welcome Patrick Parker of High Plains Architects as a new admin to our MCDARP Page. As you may be aware, the City obtained grants to perform a Feasibility Study by High Plains Architects of potential uses of the NP Depot. The Study is one of the first critical steps on the path to restoration of the Depot and making it an integral part of our historic downtown. Critical to that process is gaining the public's input on what the depot can become, and Patrick will be asking your input, keeping you informed of key meetings, and their progress! So welcome Patrick - please let him know how much the depot means to us and the community!

06/12/2018

It breaks my heart to share the news of Kathy Doeden's passing. She shared her knowledge, expertise and heart felt passion for preservation of Miles City's culture and heritage to this City for thirty years. She was a well-known and respected voice for historic preservation across the state of Montana as well. It is a devastating loss for those who have served with her on the Historic Preservation Commission over the years, and a deeper personal loss of a wonderful friend. Kathy and I worked hard to elevate our message about the importance of preservation, to take the perceived image of "two old ladies in hats" to an image of professional and respected business women talking about the economic importance of preserving our Main Street corridor. Rest In Peace Gazelle, we love you and honor your memory.