Historical Society office is getting a new look

Posted: Sun, Jul 26, 2020 11:24 AM

The entrance to the the Winneshiek County Historical Society's office at 302 South Mill Street is sporting a new look.

Porch columns, ceiling, door, and window trim have been stripped, repaired, caulked, primed and painted by Ron and Sandy Stover, who are also continuing to strip, caulk, prime, and paint the rest of the trim on the first-floor windows and doors.

Historic metal work has been stripped of paint and restored and vintage hooks on the front porch have been stripped and given a baked historic coating to preserve their metal finish by David Wadsworth.

Shingling and roof repair, soffit, and fascia repair are slated for late summer, and attic insulating and other efforts to conserve energy will also be accomplished before the winter heating season.

When the office reopens to foot traffic, it will be easier for patrons to locate. A new sign at the office entrance directs patrons to the Winneshiek County Heritage Center, the new designation for the Winneshiek County Historical Society headquarters. The sign was painted by Elizabeth Lorentzen and recently installed by Jerry Thompson and Ron Stover.

Improvement and maintenance of the grounds also continues with Ron and Sandy Stover heading up that project.

The Winneshiek County Historical Society can be contacted via their email, winneshiek.historical.society@gmail.com or their office phone, (563) 382-4166. Their website, www.winneshiekcountyhistoricalsociety.com, updates current happenings.