Mode House restoration advances; Historical Committee reports $5,390.54 balance and volunteer activity

Jan 5, 2026

Historical Committee updates: Mode House stairs and floors stabilized, roof work ongoing, cleanup days planned, $5,390.54 in the historical account, and relatives and the Preservation Society pledged further donations; DCNR grant mentioned as a possible acquisition source.

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The Borough's Historical Committee provided an update on preservation work at the Mode House. Mr. Graves reported outreach to the Chester County Historical Preservation Network and Caln Township to help advertise events tied to fundraisers, while Eric described stabilization work: "The stairs and floors are stabilized, a lot of debris is cleaned up" and roof work is underway. Cleanup days will include a dumpster on site.

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