The Lancaster, Texas Visitor Center project was a conversion of a 1900’s train depot to a tourist visitor’s center. Komatsu Architecture designed and developed the project plans and specifications and the City of Lancaster Texas and the Texas DOT funded the $378,000.00 project. Mid-Continental Restoration was hired by The Fain Group as a sub-contractor to perform all the work scopes related to the masonry restoration. MCR performed the following work scopes:

• Removal of paint from all brick surfaces (interior/exterior)
• Miscellaneous repointing of masonry joints
• Replacement of damaged bricks to match existing brick
• Tear down and re-build of structurally deficient brick walls
• Removal of brick infills from windows and door openings
• Rebuild of window sills and door openings
• Build new crenelated parapet wall (replica of 1950’s parapet )