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Two years after storm, Historical Society members pleased with Horridge progress
By Dean Close · 9:57am July 9th, 2013 ·
Two years after the July 11, 2011, wind storm significantly damaged the Horridge House (and destroyed the one-room school house before it could be moved to the area near the depot and also caused damage to the depot and the Ray House), Benton County Historical Society members say the storm has led to many good things. They are optimistic about the group's plans for the future of Vinton's oldest landmarks.
Rosemary Schwartz and Sharon Happel spent some time last week talking about the storm and its impact, especially on the Horridge House.
Damage to the roof as well as water damage to ceilings and walls was estimated at $97,000. The building was then under-insured, says Schwartz, who says that problem has been rectified. Fund-raisers and donations along with FEMA funding, helped cover the cost of fixing the roof and replacing the ceilings in the front half of the building.
Schwartz praised contractor Damien Fairbanks for his devotion to the project and his work.
http://www.vintoniowa.org/articles/News/article109970.html
By Dean Close · 9:57am July 9th, 2013 ·
Two years after the July 11, 2011, wind storm significantly damaged the Horridge House (and destroyed the one-room school house before it could be moved to the area near the depot and also caused damage to the depot and the Ray House), Benton County Historical Society members say the storm has led to many good things. They are optimistic about the group's plans for the future of Vinton's oldest landmarks.
Rosemary Schwartz and Sharon Happel spent some time last week talking about the storm and its impact, especially on the Horridge House.
Damage to the roof as well as water damage to ceilings and walls was estimated at $97,000. The building was then under-insured, says Schwartz, who says that problem has been rectified. Fund-raisers and donations along with FEMA funding, helped cover the cost of fixing the roof and replacing the ceilings in the front half of the building.
Schwartz praised contractor Damien Fairbanks for his devotion to the project and his work.
http://www.vintoniowa.org/articles/News/article109970.html