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We post regular updates about the restoration project on this News page. To read the latest or archived news articles, click on the title in the sidebar, or scroll down if you’re on a phone. We’d love to hear from you – please leave any comments or questions at the bottom of each individual blog posting.
Lost Album Giveaway
From now until the vintage albums are gone, we’ll giving away one album for every 10 new subscribers to our email list, starting with the Roy Clark album (photo). Current subscribers will be included in a special drawing.
A Studio Is Born
“Painstaking and detailed as it is, the restoration process captivates me. I’d rather spend resources and time on this project than pursue personal creature comforts.,” said Henry. “I enjoy the feeling of accomplishment as the Eikenbary-Pierce House comes back to life. It will be fun to create programs that tell the history of the house and give a voice to the people of the community.”
You Can’t Take It With You
Early on in the restoration, we had to decide what to do with the estate’s 1906 Model G Franklin, a “sports car” in its heyday, but quite the basket case after a long outdoor repose.
Moonshine on the Mountain
History is coming alive at the historic Moonshine Shack restoration on Tower Mountain near Spokane, Washington. Illicit moonshine alcohol production took place at the site during Prohibition in the 1920s, according to project director Mick Deviny, who plans to open a small museum at the site.
Let There Be (Vintage Outdoor) Light
Recently installed vintage entry lighting sets the historic tone for the visitors entering the lower level portal to the Eikenbary-Pierce House.
All that Glitters is Copper
Preservation engineers Mick Deviny and Henry Pierce spent 2.5 enjoyable days installing the copper gutters on the Eikenbary-Pierce House during the last few halcyon days of fall weather.
Installing Epoxy Floor
Why an Epoxy Floor? While diligently working on a residential area in the EPH project, project manager Henry Pierce faced a problem. He needed to install a serviceable floor over a heated concrete floor. Epoxy floors over stained, heated concrete have become...
Springtime at the Little Free Library
We pulled up to the Eikenbary-Pierce House house the other day to find this LFL customer perusing the selection. It was a heartwarming start to a sunny spring day!
Organic Restoration, Anyone?
We love to chat with people who stop by the Eikenbary-Pierce House (EPH) and hear their stories. One recent visitor, Anna, who stops by periodically to see how the house project is going, picked up the latest project newsletter from our...
Classic Car Carries the Project into Spring
We are excited to report that an anonymous benefactor has endowed the Eikenbary-Pierce House project with an early-model Mercedes-Benz 300D. This will provide comfortable, efficient, and reliable transportation for crew, benefactors, and visitors. This is not...