Reconstructed Ranch Guest House: This project element proposed to rebuild the historic ranch guest house north of the main ranch house (in the historic core) to serve interpretive or other public functions.
New Interpretive Center: This project element proposed to build a new 4,000 sq. ft. interpretive center to consolidate most visitor functions northwest of the historic core.
Shop String Reconstruction: This project element proposed to reconstruct a small building at the location of the historic “shop string.” The reconstructed shop building would be used to house interpretive exhibits focused on research activities at the ranch.
Ultimately, each of these project elements were dropped from further consideration because it was determined that they did not offer any unique public or education opportunities, did not significantly enhance the proposed program, or would have contributed to site impacts that could be avoided or minimized through the incorporation of other elements.