In 1911, The Terminal began operating as the interurban station for the Terre Haute to Indianapolis track.  During the early years, the building sheltered people of all walks of life as the terminal for electrically-powered trains operated by the Terre Haute Traction and Light Co.  The Terminal Arcade served as a train station until 1948, when the rise of the automobile made the interurbans superfluous.  The building became Terre Haute’s bus terminal until 1972.  

Since then, the Terminal has operated as The Terminal Restaurant in the mid-80’s through 1991, and then reopened as the Terminal Sports & Sprits where it served as a popular sports and college bar for 20 years, closing in 2015.  The building has sat empty until the current revitalization efforts to transform and preserve the historical landmark began.  Oversaw by owner, Greg Gibson, and restauranteurs, Cheyne & Nikki O’Laughlin, the remodeled building promises to homage to its history with a vintage and swanky vibe and atmosphere.  Original pieces are interlaced throughout the newly-renovated restaurant.  The main bar is built on the original Brazil Clay Company tiles, the bathroom sinks are original to the old Terminal days, the Parlor private room is decorated in the salvaged wood paneling of the old restaurant and part of the North wall was removed to reveal the limestone pillar to add to the charm of the room.  While removing the old wooden walls and layers of drywall, stunning brick walls were revealed.  They were cleaned and sealed to incorporate the original beauty into the new space.