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New Restoration Projects
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Please note: Any ACHS donations received for a specific project that has already been fully funded will be automatically applied towards another listed project or General Funds.
Restore Interior Sidelights
The Dugan Mansion has a vestibule that originally included interior beveled lead glass sidelights. Unfortunately, they were stolen many years ago along with the exterior sidelights.
Our goal is to create an almost exact replica of the original based off old Dugan photos.
Thank you to Robin's Stained Glass Studio in Fort Wayne for helping to recreate these beautiful windows!
FINISHED
Restore Wood Floors
The Dugan Mansion retains its original wood floors however, the first floor is in great need of sanding and restaining as well as some repair to individual boards.
Some rooms are now completed such as: Foyer, Library, Cigar Room and Dining room.
Still working on : Grand Staircase and Half Bathroom.
Total Project Cost: $24,290
IN PROGRESS
Fireplaces
There are 5 fireplaces within the Dugan Mansion. These wood fireplaces are no longer in operable condition however, our goal is get some of them back in safe working order. Based on a recent inspection of the chimneys and fireboxes, we have decided to go with a gas line, grates and logs in the Foyer, Library and Cigar Room.
This project is partially completed with two fireplaces done. (Foyer and Library)
Total Project Cost: $3,425
Solar Shades
To help protect some of the priceless artifacts from sun and fading, we want to install Solar Shades on some of the Mansion's windows.
Solar Shades block heat and glare without sacrificing the view and provides UV protection as well. Pictured below is a sample solar shade.
Total Project Cost: $1,600
FINISHED
LIBRARY
& PAINTING
Several areas need a fresh coat of paint and repairs to the ceilings and cracks such as the Library, Foyer, Cigar Room and Half Bathroom.
In addition, we'd like to remove the popcorn ceiling and current wallpaper in the Library and go with period colors such as Mrs. Dugan would have had in her time.
Total Project Cost: $11,565
