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Lockwood Matthews Mansion reopening delayed after structural surprises; city provided $300,000
Summary
Lockwood Matthews Mansion Museum officials told the Norwalk Historical Commission that an $18,050,000 renovation is near completion but unexpected truss repairs and site work have delayed reopening; the city gave $300,000 to cover emergency truss work and a trustee plus a state grant will fund a $150,000 new front door.
Lockwood Matthews Mansion Museum staff told the Norwalk Historical Commission that the mansion’s long renovation is nearing completion but unexpected structural work has pushed back a firm reopening date.
The museum reported the overall rehabilitation is part of an $18,050,000 project. Museum representatives said four attic trusses required repair; the city provided $300,000 in late December to cover immediate truss work, and other trusses still need minor repairs. “We still do not have a firm date that they’ll be finished and moved out,” the Lockwood Matthews Mansion representative said, adding that the truss work has pushed the expected reopening out “for at least 2 months, if not longer.”
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