Built in 1833, it was heavily modified over the years by subsequent owners. The Beecher Stowes were here until 1851. We are trying to peel the house back and restore to the way it would have looked at the end of the Beecher Stowe occupancy; that involves tearing down a lot of later additions. All the work we are doing here is based on early years of documentary and physical research.

It is very important you trust a contractor when you are doing this kind of work. We have been working very closely with BCR to make it right and work together to find solutions. They have done a great job!

There are three phases to this restoration. The first one is the exterior, brick, windows and shutters. Then goes to the infrastructure and finally finishing it. The starting phase is obviously the most important. There was a lot of pressure to make sure this project succeeded and I have to say it turned out how I dreamed it. The people there are great, they know historical structures, and are very sensitive to the details to the history. There was a system and a structure to make sure this was finished smoothly and Buckeye played a pivotal role and did a great job. Anyone thinking of working with Buckeye, should know that the communication and trust is great. Both the state and all of us appreciated the process. It’s been a great project.