Historic building to be preserved
The Teich house in Huntington Station, less than two miles from Huntington, and which dates back to about 1900, is scheduled to be renovated and preserved.
The farmhouse is located on the land where Gateway Park and a community garden are based. Although the community is undergoing a revitalization effort, it has decided to preserve its history as well.
Once the renovation of the building is complete, it will be used to house amenities for public use, such as restroom that is handicapped accessible, and available for use by gardeners and those visiting Gateway Park. The kitchen remodel will allow local gardeners to share their expertise with other gardeners, as well as visitors.
Huntington Community Development Agency's director Joan Cergol said that while Huntington Station continues its revitalization, including constructing new buildings, it is important to preserve as much of the history and culture of the area as possible. To that end, the Teich house was bought in 2013 for $270,000. The purchase doubled Gateway Park's size.
According to Cergol, interpretive programming will be available at the house, along with revolving exhibits that demonstrate the general history of the community, as well as early agricultural practices in the area.
When the remodel of the house is finished, town officials might like to create brochures for distribution to visitors that discuss the building's history, as well as explaining current exhibits.
The farmhouse is located on the land where Gateway Park and a community garden are based. Although the community is undergoing a revitalization effort, it has decided to preserve its history as well.
Once the renovation of the building is complete, it will be used to house amenities for public use, such as restroom that is handicapped accessible, and available for use by gardeners and those visiting Gateway Park. The kitchen remodel will allow local gardeners to share their expertise with other gardeners, as well as visitors.
Huntington Community Development Agency's director Joan Cergol said that while Huntington Station continues its revitalization, including constructing new buildings, it is important to preserve as much of the history and culture of the area as possible. To that end, the Teich house was bought in 2013 for $270,000. The purchase doubled Gateway Park's size.
According to Cergol, interpretive programming will be available at the house, along with revolving exhibits that demonstrate the general history of the community, as well as early agricultural practices in the area.
When the remodel of the house is finished, town officials might like to create brochures for distribution to visitors that discuss the building's history, as well as explaining current exhibits.