The Historic Hendricus Deyo Homestead is in need of your help!
Dear Friend of The Town of Lloyd Historical Preservation Society;
As you may have heard, the Town of Lloyd Historical Preservation Society (TOLHPS) has applied for and received designation by both the New York State Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places for the Hendricus Deyo Homestead, built in 1778 at 161 Vineyard Avenue in Highland, New York. Donated to TOLHPS by Scenic Hudson, the Deyo Homestead is being restored and will become a museum and research library for the Town of Lloyd.
TOLHPS commissioned a Historic Structures Report, prepared by Larson Fisher Associates, Inc. This report includes a complete genealogical survey of the property ownership going from the first deed records through the current day, as well as a complete survey of the existing structures and the physical progressions of architectural changes based upon subsequent ownership. Utilizing this document, a plan of restoration to the interior and exterior of the building has been created.
The building has been stripped of the impact of the later 20th century improvements and modern utilities have been brought into the house, including town water and sewer and underground electric service. The original wide board floors, beams and fireplaces have been exposed and stabilized, awaiting further restoration. The front porch was demolished due to its deteriorated and hazardous condition. Ongoing stone repair and repointing is being accomplished.
To date, between donated time and materials and direct financial contributions, we have received about half of the required funds to restore the building. The estimated cost of the remaining work to be done is at least $150,000. Unlike new construction, restoration costs are harder to estimate precisely, because of potential conditions that cannot be foreseen (e.g., does the roof simply need new shingles or are some of the supporting beams, when they are uncovered, also in need of replacement).
We are writing this letter to you as a request for support of this project. We need both financial support and “in kind” help, that is time and materials that you could contribute because of skills you have as a carpenter, plumber, or electrician, for example. One project on our “to do” list is to reconstruct the 19th century well house, built over the 18th century stone lined well.
To make a contribution or to get further information, please contact us at:
Town of Lloyd Historical Preservation Society
P.O. Box 322
Highland, NY 12528
Or make your donation here: http://www.tolhps.org/store/c2/Donations.html
Or email us at: [email protected]
Yours truly,
Charles Glasner, President
Fran Brooks, Vice President
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Town Of Lloyd Historical Preservation
PO Box 322
Highland NY 12528
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Town Of Lloyd Historical Preservation
PO Box 322
Highland NY 12528
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