On to the Orient: the history, restoration and preservation of the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway Depot in San Angelo, Texas

It is the goal of this thesis to not simply be an academic exercise, but to provide direction for preservation activities at the depot, especially in aiding Historic Orient-Santa Fe Inc. to achieve a complete and accurate restortation of the depot. A further goal is to serve as a catalyst for the continued development of an interest in preservation by the citizens of San Angelo, as well as a catalyst and guide for depot preservation in Texas and across the nation. As young man growing up in San Angelo, I took a lot and gained a lot from that environment and now it is my turn to give something back. Let us not forget also, that one part of the goals of a university is public service; in a measure this thesis is directed to that goal.