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National Preservation Month Celebrated at the Brown House & Deepwood
Stayton’s elegant Queen Anne Victorian Brown House will be open for free tours in recognition of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2008 National Preservation Month, “This Place Matters”, on Saturday, May 17th between 10 and 2 o’clock. The Brown House, Stayton’s only residence on the National Register of Historic Places, is under restoration by the Santiam Heritage Foundation. The house is located at the corner of First Avenue and High Street. Refreshments will be served.
On May 10th, Salem’s Historic Deepwood Estate will hold a free open house between the hours of 11 and 4 o’clock. Also on the same day, in recognition of National Preservation Month, Deepwood is sponsoring a tour of historic homes in Salem. Tickets are $20.00 and are available by contacting Deepwood at 503.363.1835. Advance tickets purchased by May 1st receive a $5 discount. A map of participating homes will be provided with ticket purchase.
The Santiam Heritage Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed by dedicated community volunteers who are committed to this mission: Honoring our heritage, preserving our history and revitalizing our downtown. Our first project is the purchase and renovation of the C.E. Brown House. We have purchased the house and property on the corner of First Avenue and High Street in Stayton from the Stayton Cooperative Telephone Company. We are writing grants, conducting a direct mail campaign, hosting events, and calling on potential donors to raise funds for restoration of the house.
Santiam Heritage Foundation Board: President: Jacqulin Kirby Vice President: Bob Pendleton Secretary/Treasurer: Carol Zolkoske At Large: Tracy Jones Vanessa Riley Lee Lau Don Porter Glenn Hilton Colleen Graff Alan Kingsley Sarah Welch
The Charles and Martha Brown House is one of Stayton's genuine historical treasures. When the house was completed in 1903, this former county landmark was said to be "one of the finest residences" in Marion County. Today, the house has fallen into disrepair, and our goal is to restore the house and make it a community resource along the lines of Deepwood and the Bush House in Salem. Our hope is that it will foster one or more community purposes: a visitors' information center, a venue for historical displays, recitals, art exhibitions, possibly office space for non-profit community organizations, a community meeting place. But, in any case, it might serve as a beacon to show that not only can we preserve the best of our past, but in doing so we can also create an important legacy for future generations.
How can you help?You can support the Brown House through your contribution, your purchase of one of our fundraising items, or by getting involved. Join a work party, donate services or materials, or make a tax-deductible donation. There's lots to do and we appreciate all contributions, large and small. See how you can help. Your gift counts three times! If you make a tax-deductible gift now to the Santiam Heritage Foundation, and then by December 31, 2006 make a matching gift to the Oregon Cultural Trust, you will receive a 100% income tax credit (up to $500 for individuals, $1,000 for couples or $2,500 for corporations). You get half of your combined contribution back – and a federal tax deduction – while supporting Oregon’s many cultural programs! Read the Salem Statesman Journal article about the Charles and Martha Brown House. For more information send us e-mail. or Bob Pendleton at (503) 769-5863. |
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