Preservation Programs

Preservation in Many Forms:

• Identifying Historically Significant Structures
• Historical Evaluations and Research
• Careful Dismantling & Preservation
• Demolition salvaging architectural elements
• Documentation and Shared Information
• Appropriate Restoration
• Property Management
• Homestead Preservation
• Partnering with Municipalities

Where will your situation fit in?

1. On Site Preservation

• Structure is owned and maintained by The Foundation in its original location.
• Structures that are preserved on their original site will stand as a testament to the past.
• The On-site preservation program provides an immediate tax advantage based on the appraised value of the structure. Donated buildings will be preserved where they stand. The Foundation may use these structures to generate rental income, to store other rescued structures, and to educate others through local tours. A lifetime lease of the grounds will be entered into by the parties offering tax advantages into the future.

2. Dismantle and Relocate to Local Preserve

• Structure will be fully dismantled and moved to a living history museum in the making.
• We are creating a living history museum of an early American crossroads or farming community, for future generations to admire.

3. Dismantle and Offer for Sale as a Kit

• As a fundraising effort, some structures will be offered for sale to other historic enthusiasts after they are carefully documented, tagged and assembled for rebuild.
• Even a company with our enthusiasm has limits. We can't possibly restore every structure of historic significance. Many times it isn't possible to leave the structures standing on site. One of our fundraising approaches is to offer for sale the structures after they have been dismantled, documented, photographed, field sketched and assembled into a "kit" for rebuilding.
• We encounter many, many individuals who are willing to do a little extra to save a piece of history. To those people, we offer our dismantled structures and consulting services.

4. Demolition & Salvage

• When buildings are in serious disrepair, we remove the structure from the site, salvaging architectural elements and providing a complete demolition service. Other types of demolition jobs are actively pursued to raise funds for restoration of other structures.