In 1985, the San Antonio City Employees Federal Credit Union was about to purchase a new building only a few blocks away when city officials approached them about using the old depot. When it was determined that the old depot would suit their needs and not exceed their budget, the credit union purchased the building. Receiving no funding or grants, the credit union could have restored the building any way that they wanted, but they decided to maintain the building's historical integrity and restore as much as they could to the original condition, but at the same time turning it into a functional banking headquarters. All of the stained glass windows were restored by using photographs and shards of the broken glass found inside the building as a reference. An addition was placed on the west side of the building where the railroad tracks run, but it was built to match the brick of the original structure. The bronze Indian statue, which was kept in storage after its abduction and subsequent rescue, was also restored and returned to its position on top of the dome. The restoration was begun in 1987 and completed in 1988. Some of the restored stain glass windows.
From September 1992. Wow the trees sure took over by the time I took the photo above 10 or so years later.
This is one thing I cannot stand. A community will go to the trouble of preserving a historical site. Then bury it in landscaping. Thereafter nobody can ever again enjoy a decent view of that structure. Let alone capture a scene via photo. It is true in my community. There is no way to get a picture except shooting into the sunlight. I have viewed some settings where if the building disappeared overnight, nobody would notice, due to the jungle cover.
