In 2004, the Community Partnership launched the Cambridge Freight Yard Revitalization Project, a community initiative to purchase, preserve and rehabilitate a two-acre intact historic rural freight yard in the commercial heart of the Village of Cambridge, Washington County. Through a dynamic public-private partnership, seven (previously vacant, distressed) historic structures were rehabilitated, a quaint park created, and important infrastructure needs (e.g., installation of a decentralized wastewater treatment system and 30 car municipal parking lot) were addressed within. The result of the project has been not only preservation of a unique historic rural freight yard but expanded spaces for commercial pursuits, residency and the arts center Hubbard Hall—and more vibrant economy. The Community Partnership leveraged about $2.5 million in private donations and grants for the revitalization initiative from an array of sources including NYSERDA, NYSDOT/FHWA, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, NYS Office of Community Renewal (NYMS) and (RESTORE NY).
Click here to read our 2004 project brochure.
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- 2003 Lovejoy and other freight yard buildings
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- 2021 Lovejoy and Freight Depot
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- 2003 The original Blacksmith Shop
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- 2021 Blacksmith Shop reconstructed
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- 2003 Lovejoy and Beacon Feed buildings
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- 2021 yellow brick walkway and restored buildings
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- 2003 The view from Main Street
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- 2021 lighting, banners, brick walkway
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- 2003 Building on Main Street
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- 2021 Building on Main revitalized
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- 2003 view towards Main Street, back of Cambridge Diner
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- 2021 view from the public parking lot
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- Artist concept
