Following a catastrophic roof collapse from heavy snow, SM+P Architects undertook the fast-track $15 million restoration of this 1884 Baltimore landmark. Working with the original design team consultants, SM+P delivered structural analysis, historic paint analysis, and roof element reconstruction — sourcing Canadian slate to cover both the upper and lower roofs — alongside a new state-of-the-art locomotive restoration facility. The B&O Railroad Museum reopened on November 13, 2004 and won the 2005 President’s Award from Preservation Maryland. SM+P’s deep expertise in historic preservation — working within strict guidelines while solving complex structural and material challenges — is precisely what makes them Baltimore’s go-to firm for landmark restoration projects.