Garage

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During the 2003 renovation it was discovered that the building had been added to many times. The original building was about 20 ft x 20 ft and located at the rear of the current structure. Evidence of the original building was discovered while stripping the interior wall covering material. A coal bin was attached to the side of the original building. 

The mid-section was an addition of about similar size to the original building and had water and sewer service. This section contains the grease pit.

The front section was the last addition. It was constructed of "cinder" block (cement style blocks which used fly ash, a byproduct from burning coal, as the aggregate). This addition has an elevated ceiling to accommodate the hydraulic lift.

Large sliding doors appear to have always been installed on the various sections, allowing vehicles to be driven into either end of the structure.

Unlike its name implies, a grease pit is not a hole in the ground to drain grease into. It is a concrete lined excavation usually about 3 ft to 4 ft wide and about 4 ft to 5 ft deep.  It is designed to allow a vehicle to be driven over it, where the mechanic can comfortably stand beneath the vehicle and perform various service activities. These activities would involve repairs, oil changes, and greasing of the chassis (thus the name "grease pit").

The pit in the Garage had a concrete curb installed around it. Presumably to prevent fluids from running into the pit and preventing a vehicle from accidentally being driven into it. The pit is fitted with stairs at one end to allow the mechanic to easily enter.

During the removal of an underground gasoline storage tank in 2003, an outdoor grease pit was discovered adjacent to the Station building. This pit was likely used for vehicle servicing before the mid-section of the Garage was constructed.