to replace the roof, update heating and cooling systems, install new flooring in much of the facility, and improve accessibility with new compliant ramps and an elevator system. While built for employees and their families in 1949, thanks to the generosity of the Acme-McCrary corporation the recreation center was widely used by the community from the beginning. As a result of the 2017 acquisition of Acme-McCrary manufacturing assets by MAS Holdings, Acme-McCrary was in a position to convey the property to the city with the hope that citizens will continue to benefit from the facility. The facility ultimately will house a refurbished gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, fitness rooms, demonstration kitchen and flex space. The city intends to have the facility renovated in 2019. The project will not only be an asset for public health efforts and preserve a community landmark but also will catalyze investment in downtown. PROJECT #5: RAILROAD DEPOT PROPERTY OWNER: NORFOLK SOUTHERN TIMEFRAME: 2020-2023 Completed in 1946 by the High Point, Randleman, Asheboro & Southern Railroad, the Asheboro Freight Depot reflects back to a transformative time for the city, lead by rail. Large and modern for its day, the brick depot consisted of a general office and agent office at the east end, a considerably sized freight room with separate express office at the west end, a concrete railway loading platform along the entire south side and extending beyond the west end, and ample space for truck loading along the north side. Concrete floors run throughout the building. The depot was utilized by the railroad until the late 1980s and now sits vacant.
Figure 7 | Asheboro Freight Depot 13
