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Historical society and commission plan short-term repairs, fundraising steps for Thompson House
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Carbondale commissioners and the historical society discussed maintenance, funding and short-term repair priorities for the Thompson House, agreeing to form a small working group to develop a maintenance “to‑do” list and pursue options for repairs and storage of artifacts.
Representatives of the local historical society and members of the Carbondale Historic Preservation Commission discussed short-term maintenance, storage and longer-term structural needs for the Thompson House and agreed to form a small working group to develop a prioritized maintenance list and next steps for fundraising.
Historical society speakers said the Thompson House first floor is now cleared for limited public access, and the society plans tours and an invitation-only event Monday, June 9. The society said the building will need considerable renovations for sustained public use and that the society owns…
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