Project Summary
Union Pacific Bush 4141 Locomotive & Marine One Helicopter Pavilion
Britt Rice Electric has been a trusted partner to the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library Center since its inception in the late 1990s. Our longstanding relationship includes decades of electrical work, upgrades, and ongoing support across multiple expansions. The new Union Pacific 4141 Locomotive and Marine One Helicopter Pavilion is the latest chapter in this partnership.
Location
College Station, TX
General Contractor
Manhattan Construction
Completion
2025
Project Description
Britt Rice Electric partnered with Manhattan Construction to deliver a complete electrical and fire alarm package for this landmark exhibit. Our team provided turnkey power, lighting, and technology infrastructure supporting both the pavilion structure and its museum-grade exhibit environment.
Facility Overview
This major expansion to the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum introduces a new 29,000 square-foot pavilion — known as the James A. Baker III Pavilion — designed to showcase two iconic artifacts: the Union Pacific 4141 locomotive and a retired Marine One helicopter once used by President George H. W. Bush.
New Additions and Features
• Signature artifacts: Fully displayed Union Pacific 4141 locomotive and Marine One helicopter
• Architectural highlights: 23-foot-tall by 24-foot-wide custom bifolding doors, electrochromic glazing, enhanced acoustics, and museum-grade terrazzo flooring
• Technology: A large Daktronics LED storytelling wall and a suspended LED constellation system that simulates the night sky
• Visitor amenities: Daisy’s Table café, interactive exhibits, visitor information, and modern public spaces
• Innovative construction: Pavilion engineered to be built around the already-installed 4141 locomotive
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