[MassHistPres] Butters Farmhouse, Wimington, MA

[Anne Forbes]

Terry--

In deciding which way to go--ownership by the town, or sale by the town 
(with restrictions) to a private owner--you might compare notes with the 
Chelmsford Historical Commission, who recently achieved the latter status 
for the Hildreth-Robbins House, listed in the National Register this fall.

Anne Forbes
Acton

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wilmington Town Museum" <htavern at townofwilmingtonma.com>
To: <masshistpres at cs.umb.edu>
Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 1:51 PM
Subject: [MassHistPres] Butters Farmhouse, Wimington, MA


> Hello All -
>
> As those of you following our story may know, the town of Wilmington, MA 
> recently purchased the historic William Butters II Farmhouse, a First 
> Period half house in Wilmington, in order to save it from demolition.  The 
> purchase was accomplished through the dedication and hard work of our 
> local Historical Commission, most especially Commission Chair Carolyn 
> Harris whose commitment to this cause was inspirational to all involved.
>
> Now that we own the house - what do we do with it?
>
> We know that the first thing necessary is a complete inspection of the 
> house and its mechanical systems is critical.  The house clearly needs 
> some rehabilitation.  It is most likely that the house will be put in good 
> order and continue to serve as a private residence, either privately owned 
> (with preservation restrictions placed upon it) or leased to tenants by 
> the town.
>
> Does anyone have experience with any of the myriad issues involved with 
> this type of project?  Are any grants available for any aspect of this 
> work?  It is my understanding that three steps are involved with any 
> project of this type - the study phase, planning phase, working phase. 
> Any and all ideas are welcome.  If you wish to speak to me on the 
> telephone, just let me know a good time to call you, as I am not in the 
> office every day myself.
>
> Thank you all!
>
> Terry McDermott
> ___________________________________________
>
> Curator
> Wilmington Town Museum at the
> Col. Joshua Harnden Tavern, c.1770
> 430 Salem Street
> Wilmington, MA  01887
> 978.658.5475
> htavern at townofwilmingtonma.com
> http://www.town.wilmington.ma.us/old/hist.htm
>
> The Wilmington Historical Commission can also be reached at the above 
> addresses and phone number.
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