The Percy Grainger Home & Studio is both a historic house and a place of interpretation, memory, and scholarship. This phase of work addresses exterior conditions that affect the building’s long-term preservation, including water management, wood deterioration, masonry repair, and porch restoration. Based on the original proposal, the exterior scope included: mobilization and site protection; gutter seam repair; replacement of gutter leaders and outlets; restoration of gutter pitch; lightwell repair; limited wood shingle replacement; repointing of masonry; and restorative work on the front and rear porches.
This page is intended to present a record of what the grant is making possible. As the work proceeds, we will continue updating this page with photographs, milestone notes, and a running account of completed and upcoming tasks, which aligns with preservation planning guidance that recommends ongoing monitoring and regular review as projects evolve.
The original proposal organized the work into three main categories: site setup and access, water management, and restoration. Together, these items were designed to stabilize the building envelope, improve drainage, repair damaged exterior materials, and protect the house from further deterioration caused by moisture and age.
Grant total: $88,000
Project overview: Exterior restoration
Main priorities: Roof and facade protection, drainage, carpentry repair, masonry repair, porch stabilization
Project status: In progress
This exterior restoration phase is helping us address the building’s most urgent weather-related vulnerabilities first. By focusing on gutters, downspouts, wood repair, masonry, and porch conditions, the project strengthens the structure and prepares the way for future interior work.
Milestones
Interior restoration of Percy’s room, Rose and Ella’s room, the guest room, bathroom, and hall