Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Historical Society seeks grant to repair Historic Raney House

The Franklin County Commission has agreed to send a letter of support for the Apalachicola Area Historical Society as it seeks a state grant to repair the Raney House.
The Raney House is one of the oldest homes in Apalachicola – it was built in 1838.
Its in the National registry of historic places.
The City of Apalachicola purchased the house in 1973 and made it into a Museum which exhibits furniture, documents and artifacts of the 19th century.
The Historical Society is seeking a 350 thousand dollar Historic Preservation Grant to shore up the structure.
Society Spokesperson Lois Swoboda said there has been serious degradation of the home’s foundation and on the southeast wall because of water intrusion around the chimney.
The grant would allow the group to shore up the foundation, repair windows and redo some of the building’s wiring.
Commissioner Smokey Parrish said he feels the repairs would be advantageous for the community.

The county commission approved the letter of support unanimously.


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