Construction is underway at our building in Mt. Vernon Village! We are currently focused on Phase I: renovating the barn. The first floor will include a new bathroom, storage, and new stairs to access the second floor, while the second floor will hold our offices and meeting space. Renovations will include new windows, plumbing, wiring, insulation, sheetrock, and flooring. We plan to move in late this fall.
What is happening with the old house connected to the barn? Once we have Phase II designed and permitted, we will be tearing down the old house and replacing it with a structure that looks very similar to what is there now. Before making this decision, we consulted with several engineers, architects, and builders, and unfortunately, the old structure had very little that was worth saving, so renovating it would cost far more than building new.
If you are interested in volunteering on this project, please sign up here. This fall we will be looking for volunteers to help with painting, inside and out.
Photos: (1) New energy efficient windows upstairs will give us great views of Minnehonk, the Village, and the Mill Stream. (2) Board member Kirstie Ludwig tests out paint samples.
This article was included in 30 Mile’s September 2024 newsletter. To view the full newsletter, click here.