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Landmarks Commission raises alarm over Cook Dorn House management after Old House Guild withdraws
Summary
Commissioners were informed the Old House Guild will withdraw from managing the Cook Dorn House when its contract ends in June; the commission discussed maintenance needs, limited trust funding from the original bequest, and possible outreach to the Ohio History Connection, the Dorn Foundation, the legislature, or Erie County MetroParks to secure stewardship or funds.
The Sandusky Landmark Commission discussed the future of the Cook Dorn House on March 19 after the Old House Guild notified the city it will withdraw from its management contract when that agreement ends in June.
The chair told commissioners the Cook Dorn House — a National Register property previously bequeathed to the Ohio History Connection — has been operated locally under a contract managed by the Old House Guild. The guild has provided…
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