restoring and preserving oviatt house
Built in 1836 and owned by Mason Oviatt and his wife Fanny Carter Oviatt, Oviatt House is one of the oldest buildings in Richfield, Ohio. Approaching 200 years old, this house has seen its fair share of modifications over the years. Being vacant and unmaintained for many years, the house had deteriorated and Mother Nature had taken its toll. But surprisingly, the house is structurally sound which speaks volumes for the original quality of construction.
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This project is broken into Phases. Phase I began in September 2021.
Phase I included structural repairs, the repair and restoration of the roof and original chimney, the preservation of the original siding, and the installation of custom made windows and working shutters that replicate the time period. Interior features not original to the house were removed, and the original footprint of walls, doorways, and rooms were discovered and returned to their original 1836 locations. The restoration of the sandstone foundation was also completed during this Phase.
Click HERE to view a virtual tour of the interior framework of the house highlighting historical construction techniques and restoration progress.
Phase II includes completing the restoration of the interior of the home, installing a restroom, installing an exterior ADA compliant entrance ramp, building a new exterior front entrance, landscaping, and parking.
The final phase will include museum design, fabrication, and exhibit installation.
Phase I included structural repairs, the repair and restoration of the roof and original chimney, the preservation of the original siding, and the installation of custom made windows and working shutters that replicate the time period. Interior features not original to the house were removed, and the original footprint of walls, doorways, and rooms were discovered and returned to their original 1836 locations. The restoration of the sandstone foundation was also completed during this Phase.
Click HERE to view a virtual tour of the interior framework of the house highlighting historical construction techniques and restoration progress.
Phase II includes completing the restoration of the interior of the home, installing a restroom, installing an exterior ADA compliant entrance ramp, building a new exterior front entrance, landscaping, and parking.
The final phase will include museum design, fabrication, and exhibit installation.
We need your support in helping us preserve this special house with ties to the Underground Railroad.
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