Dairy Barn Restoration
Tom Serewicz reported on November 17, 2016 that the Trillium Dell crew is about 65% complete with the Dairy Barn repairs and framework replacement necessary to support a new roof. Their crew has been working on it off and on since August. Wood from the old Norton Barn was used along with new wood supports . Some had to be specially milled and shaped.
Campton Township History Publication - Adam Gibbons
CFPS has negaged a volunteer to author and publish a book on Campton Township History based on the works and publications of Lucinda Muirhead Corron. Adam Gibbons has volunteered his time and talent to pursue and complete this project with Arcadia Publishing. He reports that the manuscript is almost complete and ready to edit.
Adam Gibbons also has recently authored, The Founders and Early History of Geneva, Kane County, Illinois:
Volume I - Beginnings to 1837.
Adam agreed that CFPS does not have to pay for his expenses and services in return for a 50% share of any publication royalties from the sale of the book. He has done all the legwork, research and writing on his own.
Shadow Boxes and Display Case Donation
Myron Corron has agreed to make and donate four glass covered display cases to the Corron Farm Preservation Society. Myron owns and operates Woodfield Custom Wood Furniture Shop in Des Moines, Iowa. He is a very skilled and experienced woodworker and furniture maker. We will be able to use these boxes for museum type displays at our events.
National Register of Historic Places Proposal - Corron Farm
Tom and Allison and I are committed to honor our Corron ancestors and Campton Township, and we will personally donate the first $500 towards securing the nomination and list of Corron Farm on the National Register of Historic Places.
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