Where do we stand?
We finally have a full accounting of the work done thus far and having written some big checks for the reassembly of Seth Babb’s Homestead, I thought it would be good to share with everyone what has been accomplished so far and a roadmap for what is still needed to finish the job.
When we started this project 7 years ago, we only had in mind to replace a broken beam and to get a new roof. We knew it would somehow not be enough, but this organization of 170 people was untested for fund-raising. The regular reunions had provided us a strong bond but the rest was unsure.
Along the way we received our Non-Profit Status with the IRS, founded the Babb Preservation Fund, taken possession of the Homestead, negotiated for it to become the centerpiece of a new public park and the Nathaniel Greene Museum and collected over $34,000 for 3 different preservation projects.
We have accomplished so much, but more is needed to finish the job.
The reassembly in all has cost $16,813.48, which takes us from the foundation up to the shingles & rafters. While I’m on the topic, the roof hasn’t actually been put on yet due to an illness of the foreman. He is on the mend and we hope to have it installed sometime next week. We currently have $4000 in remaining cash on hand for the project with another $2000 pledged for a total of $6,000 remaining towards finishing the job.
Where we need to go:
There is a sum total of $26,005 in work that remains to be done before we can call our project complete. We hope to raise 1/3 of that in donated goods and services (mostly for the chimney and Doors & Windows). Counting the cash and pledges on hand this will leave us with approximately $10,800 left to raise so we can finish the job!
Call to Action:
I am looking for a 10 donors who are able to give $1000 or more towards this most important endeavor. If you aren’t able to give at that level take a look at the remaining budget items below, select an item you would like to sponsor and let me know so I can mark it off our list. Seth Babb’s Homestead stands on the edge of glory, we need only to finish the job! Please contact me to discuss your tax deductible donation today at dan@adventuresingenealogy.com.
Dan
Section 2 – Cabin Repair & Reassembly – Exterior Only Roof System & Roofing
Replacement Rafters 0
Replacement Roof Lathe 200 Felt 54
Supplies & Fasteners 250
Shakes/Shingles 0
Scaffold Rent 150
Labor – Install Rafters 0
Labor – Install Lathe 327
Labor – Install Shingles 654
1,635
Gables Replacement Siding 200
Replacement Gable Studs 0
Replacement Gable Studs 0
Supplies & Fasteners 75
Labor – Install Studs 245
Labor – Install Siding 409
929
Doors & Windows
Replacement Doors – 3 450
Replacement Windows – 4 600
Replacement Windows – 2 400
Jambs/Bucks – Doors 0
Jambs/Bucks – Windows 0
Labor – Install Doors 327
Labor – Install Windows 409
2,186
Section 3 – Chimney Chimney
Limestone Blocks 2,500
Labor – Load Stone 409
Mortar 980
Misc Supplies 150
Freight to Site 500
Labor – Install Stone 3,270
7,809
Section 4 – Chinking Chinking
Foam 2,700
Plastic & Supplies 125
Perma Chink 3,000
Labor – Foam 1,226
Labor – Perma Chink 1,226
8,277
Section 5 – Interior Installation – Interior Work Only Flooring
Replacement Flooring 936
Milling 250
Supplies & Fasteners 100
Labor – Install 1st Floor 572
Labor – Install 2nd Floor 572
2,430
Stairs
Replacement Treds (as necessary) 200
Install & Finish Supplies 100
Labor 327
627
Interior Wall
Replacement Paneling 0
Labor – Install Paneling 286
Supplies & Fasteners 50
336
Stoop Porches (2)
Rafters 108
Carrier Beams 100
Braces 16
Roof Decking 300
I&WS 39
Shingle 150
Labor – Porch Floor Install 327
Labor – Porch Frame Install 409
Labor – Install Shakes 327
1,776
Grand Totals – All Costs 26,005
Repost: Originally posted on Dec 15, 11