WHITE RIVER VALLEY MUSEUM AWARDED TWO GRANTS, NETS OVER $36,000 IN FUNDING
The White River Valley Museum is pleased to announce the award of two recent grants to assist in the restoration of the historic Mary Olson Farm. 4 Culture, the non-profit arm of King County’s Cultural Development Authority ranked the Museum’s Heritage Cultural Facilities proposal the highest of all applications, awarding it the largest grant of $35,000. These funds will be used to rebuild the 1902 farmhouse porch and restore its beautiful wood frame windows.
The Beardsley Family Foundation made their second grant to the Mary Olson Farm. This $1,500 award will support architectural design for restoration of several of the farm’s outbuildings. With these funds BOLA Architecture & Planning will document the smokehouse, chicken coop and yard, rabbit hutches, and design solutions to repair and restore them.
ABOUT THE MARY OLSON FARM
The Mary Olson Farm is owned by the City of Auburn and leased for the purpose of restoration and programming by the White River Valley Museum. It is located on Green River Road and was purchased by the Olson’s in 1879. Once fully restored the Farm will provide living history programs, host classes and events, be available for parties and weddings, and provide a restful retreat just a few minutes from downtown Auburn. The Farm is undergoing significant restoration and rehabilitation, and is scheduled to be open for public use in 2008-09.
The total restoration of the buildings and environment is estimated to cost 1.6 million dollars. To date, $1.2 million has been raised. Fundraising is ongoing. For information regarding making a donation to the Mary Olson Farm, contact Patricia Cosgrove at 253 288-743
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