The Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum soon will renovate the exteriors of the historic Trautwein and Cook & Day Motor Co. buildings in downtown Cuero, an important step as the museum works to expand its space into the two adjacent structures, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Cuero.
The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with a matching contribution of $422,000 from the museum, will pay to renovate the facades of the two buildings, add a new canopy and lighting, and create a new landscape feature.
Robert Oliver, museum board chair, said the work will help the museum expand its cultural and educational offerings for South Central Texas and continue its legacy of historic preservation. When the expansion project is complete, the renovated space will provide 14,000 square feet of exhibit and community space.
