Hamilton City Council on Wednesday voted to save the entire historic train depot downtown, which was built 164 years ago. Council decided 5-2 to move the two story structure 600 feet north to a city owned lot at 409 Maple Avenue. The move will cost the city an estimated $650,000. Council considered a proposal to move just one story of the building for $400,000, but decided to preserve the entire building at the urging of historians like Dan Finfrock.
 

Mayor Pat Moeller says it will cost more to move both stories of the building, but it's the right thing to do in preserving the city's history.

Future plans for the building could include a restaurant, museum, or office space.