Busti Historical Society-Miller House Restoration
Tax deductible
The Miller House was built in the year 1846, and was the original home of Francis Sowl, who built the present Grist Mill in 1838.
The home has remained on property adjacent to the mill and is currently owned by the Busti Historical Society. A vision to restore the home to it's original 19th Century state will greatly benefit the society and it's goals for future educational and historical community events.
Once the Miller House is fully restored, plans include 19th century period events, such as tea parties or Christmas events; period-centric food and cooking classes; butter/cheese or candle making classes; and historical tours. The home will also be available to rent for family or organizational events.
Work on the house has begun, but additional funds are needed to see the project to fruition. A dedicated fund has been established that will go towards the purchase or acquisition of period furnishings for the home. Ideal pieces include those that fit the 1840 to 1850 period.
Chartered in 1972 by the New York State Department of Education, the Busti Historical Society needs the community's help in raising funds that will directly go to a full-scale restoration project, bringing the Miller House back to the 19th Century.
We hope you consider donating to this fund and help preserve local history for individuals and families to enjoy for generations to come!
All funds will be utilized for the complete restorative project and will go towards period appropriate furnishings. This includes the addition of:
Kitchen:
-Stove
-Work Table
-Pie Safe
-Storage Cupboard
-Period kitchen utensils
Dining Room
-Period accurate table/chairs
-Shelf clock
-Candlesticks
-Floor coverings/curtains
Pantry
-Period dishware/silverware
-Washbin
Parlor
-Floor carpeting
-Heating Stove
-Window treatment
Bedrooms
-Period appropriate beds
-Wardrobe
-Chamberpot
-Washbowl set
Mission of the Busti Historical Society:
-Preserve and protect the historical artifacts and the Town of Busti
-Operate the historic Grist Mill
-Educate visitors about the Pioneer and Early Century Busti life
For more information visit: http://www.bustihistoricalsociety.com/
The home has remained on property adjacent to the mill and is currently owned by the Busti Historical Society. A vision to restore the home to it's original 19th Century state will greatly benefit the society and it's goals for future educational and historical community events.
Once the Miller House is fully restored, plans include 19th century period events, such as tea parties or Christmas events; period-centric food and cooking classes; butter/cheese or candle making classes; and historical tours. The home will also be available to rent for family or organizational events.
Work on the house has begun, but additional funds are needed to see the project to fruition. A dedicated fund has been established that will go towards the purchase or acquisition of period furnishings for the home. Ideal pieces include those that fit the 1840 to 1850 period.
Chartered in 1972 by the New York State Department of Education, the Busti Historical Society needs the community's help in raising funds that will directly go to a full-scale restoration project, bringing the Miller House back to the 19th Century.
We hope you consider donating to this fund and help preserve local history for individuals and families to enjoy for generations to come!
All funds will be utilized for the complete restorative project and will go towards period appropriate furnishings. This includes the addition of:
Kitchen:
-Stove
-Work Table
-Pie Safe
-Storage Cupboard
-Period kitchen utensils
Dining Room
-Period accurate table/chairs
-Shelf clock
-Candlesticks
-Floor coverings/curtains
Pantry
-Period dishware/silverware
-Washbin
Parlor
-Floor carpeting
-Heating Stove
-Window treatment
Bedrooms
-Period appropriate beds
-Wardrobe
-Chamberpot
-Washbowl set
Mission of the Busti Historical Society:
-Preserve and protect the historical artifacts and the Town of Busti
-Operate the historic Grist Mill
-Educate visitors about the Pioneer and Early Century Busti life
For more information visit: http://www.bustihistoricalsociety.com/
Organizer
Linnea Carlson
Organizer
Jamestown, NY
Busti Historical Society
Registered nonprofit
Donations are typically 100% tax deductible in the US.
