West Virginia Archives and History Commission awards $21K grant to replace clerestory windows

MARTINSBURG, W.Va., (July 15, 2024) -- The the West Virginia Archives and History Commission approved the award of a $21,000 State Development grant for refurbishment and replacement of clerestory windows in the West Roundhouse.

The funds will be matched with $21,000 in Local Economic Development Assistance (LEDA) grant funds that was obtained by members of the Eastern Panhandle delegation in the West Virginia Legislature to refurbish/replace 22 windows.

UPDATE: Additional one-time funding allowed for painting of all 112 clerestory windows in the roundhouse dome upon completion of the refurbishment project by Modern Renovations in the Summer of 2025.

About the Berkeley County Roundhouse Authority: Formed in August 1999, the Berkeley County Roundhouse Authority is a tax-exempt, public corporation created by the Berkeley County Commission with a mission to preserving the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Martinsburg Shops as an experiential place for community engagement, culture, small business, history education and the Arts in Eastern West Virginia.

More information: Matt Umstead (Berkeley County Roundhouse Authority, at 304-260-4141 or roundhouse1866@gmail.com.