



ARCHIE'S POWERSPORTS
Restoration Project
Sponsors:
John Swabik, owner
Address:
122 Kendrick St
Project Time line:
18-24 months
Recent Investment:
The new owner has already purchased the building, cleaned up the property and is restoring the previously vacant 14,000SF building. His goal is to become an all service stop for trail users and to refurbish the old pumps and create a vintage showroom along the Chautauqua Rails to Trails.
Estimated Project Cost:
$130,000
Funding Possibilities
Private funds
Archie’s Powersports is a new retail and service business that opened in June 2025. The previously underutilized and vacant 14,000 SF building is now filled with snowmobiles and other powersports related paraphernalia. With decades of experience servicing and restoring various motorized recreational vehicles the owner is expanding his plans to service a range of needs for trail goers from bikes and e-bikes to snowmobiles.
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The location along the old railroad bed of the industrial district has left the property with several historic features that the owner wishes to highlight and display. The owner’s goal is to refurbish the antique gas pumps outside the building and create a showroom of vintage snow mobiles that are complemented by the old pumps. The building requires further restoration and improvements in making this the perfect stop along Chautauqua Rails to Trails that will include festive lights and Christmas events in the future to draw community trail users and visitors to the region.
The property’s transformation from a vacant building to an amenity that directly supports and celebrates the outdoor recreational experiences is in direct alignment with the vision and goal of becoming a Trail Town.
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Preserving our past, building our future...


Project Breakdown
Interior Renovations
Refreshing and modernizing the building to accommodate entrepreneurs’ needs while preserving the original character and charm.
Exterior Restorations
Replacing the old, leaking roof. ​Replacing windows, overhead doors, & repointing brick work. Accentuating the old gas pump's key features with exterior lighting fixtures, and creating a vintage showroom, for the old pumps and vintage snowmobiles.
Fit with Vision Statement
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Cultivate Economic Growth & Prosperity
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Celebrate Historic Character, Family Orientated Culture, & Art
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Attract visitors by enhancing Trail amenities
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Enhance public spaces
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Expand Local Amenities
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Attract Visitors and Commuters to the Region
Alignment with NY Forward Goals
Create an active downtown & sense of place
Attract a variety of new businesses for residents & visitors, & provide job opportunities
Enhance public spaces for arts & cultural events, serving the community & visitors around the region
Grow the local property tax base
Provide amenities that support & enhance downtown living & quality of life
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions & support investments that are more resilient to future climate change impacts