5-Step Restoration Plan for the Anson Call House
We can’t save 170 years of history in one day, but we can start with one brick, one window and one gift.
Phase 1: Emergency Rescue Campaign - Goal ($50,000)
- Roof and Leak Sealing (~$8,000)
Seal and patch holes in roof, temporarily or permanently
General weatherproofing
- West wall stabilization (~$30,000)
Bracing, crack repair, patching etc…
- Formal Structural Assessment (~$3500)
Preservation engineer/architect
- Window/Door Protection and Security (~$2500)
Security Cameras
Updated doors, plywood etc…
- Public Launch Materials (~$5,500)
Ad Campaigns
Signs/Billboards
Phase 2: Exterior & Foundation Rebuild/Stabilization - Goal ($400,000 - $600,000)
- Repair, Rebuild or fully replace sandstone walls
Retain as much of the original brickwork as possible
- Landscape grading, drainage system to protect brickwork and foundations
- Interior and Exterior cleanup
Safe cleanup of debris from fire
- East Pillars and Balcony Reconstruction
- SouthWest Porch and Chimney reconstruction
- Beehive reconstruction
Phase 3: Interior Restoration - Goal ($500,000)
- Floors, ceilings, plaster repair, historic paintwork
Keep everything as close to the Anson Call era as possible
Replace burned/broken wooden beams
Redo flooring, drywall, plaster and paint
- Kitchen, parlor, study and living room redo.
Redo cabinets, appliances, furniture, decorations, carpets and stairwell using historic materials
- Redo upper floor and attic walls, ceiling and floors using historic interpretation.
- Redo SouthEast Basement room
Phase 4: Modernize Safety Compliance - Goal ($350,000)
- Install HVAC, fire suppression and ADA access
- Redo wiring and Electrical
- Advanced Security and Lighting
- Exterior brick fence
Phase 5: Museum & Heritage Center - Goal ($400,000 - $600,000)
- Install historical displays, oral history archives and reenactment pieces
- Event spaces in backyard
- Educationnal programming, virtual tours
- Donor Monument