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Show One of Park City's oldest buildings, the Union Pacific Depot will soon be restored as a restaurant and lounge. Depot to be restored by Nan Chalat The Union Pacific Depot, located at the intersection of Main Street and Heber Avenue, has finally found an owner who appreciates a grand old lady with a history. John Sevier of Landmark I.ane Ltd. in Los Angeles has purchased the building. He said it will be restored within historic guidelines for use as a restaurant and lounge. John Carbine of Park City has been named architect for the project. The building, which formerly was owned by Silver Mill of Park City, has been vacant almost a decade. But it has not always been an abandoned hulk at the bottom of Main Street. From the time it was built in 1886 through the turn of the century it was a lively spot filled with travelers purchasing tickets to and from Salt Lake City. In addition to the ticket offices, there were busy freight docks, baggage and waiting rooms and quarters for the Union Pacific Station master. The depot operated as an active train station until 1976. Sevier, who also owns the Imperial Hotel on Main Street, said he intends to restore the building as a historic landmark as well as a restaurant. Preliminary plans also call for a dance floor and a greenhouse. "The kitchen will be added on to the back of the building so all of the currently available space will be used for dining, drinking and dancing," he said. The city council has been very cooperative, he said, adding the restoration will begin immediately. |