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Panel sees museum, school programs and working blacksmith demonstrations as top reuse options
Summary
Commissioners and preservationists emphasized that funders will expect a clear, sustainable use plan — suggestions included a working blacksmith shop, educational programs for school groups, rotating exhibits and farmers‑market tie-ins.
Preservation advocates and commissioners urged the group to define a clear use for the property before seeking major funding. "Number 1, what's the use? Number 2, what's the funding plan?" S8 said, arguing that funders want defined, sustainable programming and revenue strategies.
The commission discussed multiple potential uses: a working blacksmith and farrier demonstration area, school field trips and rotating exhibits, a small museum, and even occasional community markets. Members suggested cataloguing surviving equipment and artifacts, inviting local blacksmiths to contribute, and preparing a concise presentation for funders explaining how the building would sustain operations once restored.
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