Historic grant selections include Auburn and Geneva sites for preservation efforts
In a bid to preserve and document the rich history of several iconic buildings and landmarks, the Village of Webster and various towns in New York are embarking on new preservation initiatives, backed by grants from the Preservation League of New York State.
The Village of Webster will launch a cultural resource survey with a $14,320 Preserve New York grant. Consultants from the Landmark Society of Western New York will inventory historically significant buildings, structures, and landscapes within the village. This survey could potentially help establish a new historic district or identify properties eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
One such historically significant building is the Rose Hill Mansion in Geneva, considered one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States. Kerry Lippincott, Executive Director of Historic Geneva, aptly described it as a "19th-century house in a 21st-century world." Rose Hill Mansion will receive a $15,000 Preserve New York grant for critical planning for its care.
Meanwhile, the Seward House Museum in Auburn received a $7,500 Technical Assistance Grant. Josh Durso of the Webster Historic Preservation Commission expressed that this grant will aid in documenting and preserving the history of the Village of Webster. The Seward House Museum has used the grant to conduct a high-resolution Matterport scan of the building. The digital model from the Matterport scan will support the development of virtual self-guided tours at the museum, as well as help engineers finalize HVAC design plans and plot future roof restoration.
Another notable structure, the Willard Memorial Chapel, is a National Historic Landmark known for its original Tiffany-designed interior. The Community Preservation Committee received a grant of $18,500 to conduct a building condition report on the chapel. The report will guide future restoration work by consultants at Crawford & Stearns.
The Preservation League of New York State is supporting these new preservation efforts, awarding over $347,000 to 31 projects across 20 counties. Billye Chabot, museum director at the Seward House Museum, stated that the Matterport scan comes at a "crucial time." The grant does not specify the purpose of the high-resolution Matterport scan beyond supporting HVAC design plans and roof restoration. However, it is clear that these preservation initiatives are crucial in safeguarding the rich heritage of New York for future generations.
In conclusion, the Village of Webster and several other towns in New York are taking significant steps to preserve their historical buildings and landmarks. The grants awarded by the Preservation League of New York State will undoubtedly assist in documenting and preserving these treasures for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
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