Cheney Depot Society

As a volunteer-run nonprofit, we are engaged in a multi-year effort to provide an active, contemporary use for an iconic historic building in downtown Cheney, sharing local and regional history in a dynamic setting. Nearly 2/3 of the project has been completed with private donations, a state grant, and dedicated volunteers. Our 10-member board of directors oversees activities, with help from sub-committees for specific events and hands-on restoration work.  

The Cheney Depot Society was formed in 2014 to promote the relocation, restoration and re-use of the 1929 Northern Pacific Railway Depot in Cheney. The restored Depot will be occupied by a commercial tenant which will generate foot traffic into the building. Although not a museum, the Depot will contain rotating displays featuring regional and railroad history, and highlighting tourism activities in the region.

We are currently involved in hands-on restoration of wood windows and doors, taking place at an off-site location.  Volunteers needed to help with social media, creating or editing videos, event planning, helping to reinstall wood windows and doors, landscaping, and other hands-on projects.  As our collection of artifacts continues to grow, help is needed to photograph and document donated items and develop a collection database.  For volunteers with the right interests & skill sets, we could use help with oral history interviews and helping to design interpretive displays and signage.