My husband and I have recently aquired an Antebellum Plantation Home (pre-civil war era) in Louisiana and we are wanting to begin restoring it. I know that there has to be grants out there that are awarded to help fund this type of project. Does anyone know the terms of the grants? where to find them? what they can be used for?
Most specifically, it needs a new roof desperately, or the house will begin having damage that could be irreversible! Which would devastate us and his family! However, it is a ridiculous amount to pay to have it done. We just bought another home, and aren't able to pay for the roof outright! I know that I have heard of people recieving grants to do this type of thing, I'm just lost as to where to start!
HELP PLEASE! I can provide more info if needed! Let me know! I also have pics of it, if anyone knows of cost for this type of project!
2007-03-20 10:08:43 · 2 answers · asked by jen 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The home and property surrounding it was a working plantation. the stables are still in the back and some of the realtives of the previous workers still live on the property. It was written into the sale papers that they would be able to remain in those homes on the property. Alot of the old farming equipment is still on the property. The old Buggy Road is still in tact running along the property line! The Live Oak Trees and Azalea bushes on the property are all original to the home. there is also a family cemetery on the side of the property beneath the live oaks. The tombstones are all intact, crumbling a little on the edges, but there, and you ca still read the names and dates on them!
thought this might give insight to the historical value of the home!
And as it is now, there is no way tours could be conducted. I would be a nervous wreck trying to let people in there, plus, it's really run down at this time.
2007-03-20 11:12:09 · update #1
Once the home has been restored, we do wish to add it to the Annual Audubon Pilgrimage Tour of the Plantation Homes in the area.
Our town has several famous homes in it, because of it's location on the Mississippi River.
Thanks for any help!
2007-03-20 11:14:09 · update #2
The National Register of Historic Places may be able to assist you in your search but the best place to start looking is in local and state historical societies. If the home has intrensic value within it's area or specific history as a plantation within the community, you may be able to get assistance in the form of low interest loans that can help with the renovations needed. sometimes, banks are willing to loan substantial amounts of money for restorations that are within the community.
you can also offer tour of the home and set aside a portion of the money from each ticket to pay for ongoing restoration work.
if you feel te house DOES possess history that sets it aside from the rest of the housing in the area, the website below is for the National Register and they may be able to assist in getting listed.
good luck
2007-03-20 10:23:30 · answer #1 · answered by stonechic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 04:46:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋