Is there light at the end of the tunnel for the Jones Log Barn project?

After a journey of nine years, the answer is yes! Excitement is building as the foundation and stormwater work of Phase I is completed and Phase II work is un-derway.

There is only one thing standing between the Trust and the finish line on completing the Jones Log Barn reconstruction project; and that is . . . additional funding.

Once rebuilt, the historic barn will join DuPortail House and the Federal Barn to create a focal history center in Tredyf-frin Township. The cen-ter will honor our heri-tage and preserve his-tory for our children and grandchildren.

The Trust is grateful to our friends for their past support; we now ask for your help to complete the barn reconstruction.

Understanding the im-portance of the home stretch, the Trust re-cently received a $25,000 donation (donor to be announced shortly) to help us finish Phase II. We appreciate this gen-

erous gift but understand that many are not in the financial position to do-nate at this level, . . . how can you help us achieve our goal?

Purchase tickets or be a sponsor for the 6th Annual Historic House Tour . . . attend our fall lecture se-ries . . . dance the night away with the sounds of the 50’s at In the Mood . . . or make a contribution to our Capital Campaign.

We are rebuilding the Jones Log Barn for the community and we need your help to reach the light at the end of the tunnel.

Can you help us reach

the finish line?

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

TREDYFFRIN HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST

FALL/WINTER 2010 VOLUME 7, ISSUE 2

TTTTRUSTRUSTRUSTRUST N N N NEWSEWSEWSEWS

Java, Java, Java for the Jones Log Barn

G olden Valley Farms Coffee Roast-ers of West Chester, PA is support-

ing the preservation efforts of the Tredyf-frin Historic Preservation Trust and, in particular, its capital campaign Saving Our Barn�Building Our History. What a unique partnership - buy this delicious

coffee for your office, for a hostess gift or for YOU!

Each time you purchase one of their shade-grown, "Bird-Friendly®" coffees, Golden Valley Farms will make a contribution to the Trust. For tax purposes, the Trust will receive:

• $ 2.50 per 10oz package of coffee • $ 4.00 per 16oz of coffee • $ 3.00 per 8ct "Perfect Pot" pouches • $12.00 per 32ct "Perfect Pot" pouches

This is a "win-win" for historic preservation and for the environment. The more coffee you order, the better the world will be – and, the faster our barn will be built! This is the only coffee endorsed by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center.

On-Line Ordering Instructions: ► First, visit www.goldenvalleyfarms.com to register.

► In the Authentication box on the right hand side, click Register. You are now prompted to complete the Create Profile section.

► Where you see, If you have received a code from a fundraising partner, please enter it here, select JONESLOGBARN from the drop-

► Click SUBMIT to complete your profit. You will need to complete these steps the first time you Regis-ter.

► Click Shop for Coffee at the top of the page. Re-view the many coffee blends and make your selection(s).

► Confirm JONESLOGBARN is in the designated fundraising partner code as you CHECK OUT. (It should appear automatically.)

► Submit your order. THANK YOU!

6TH ANNUAL HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR

Saturday, September 25 12 Noon - 5:00 PM

Rain or Shine

Ticket information: 610.644.6759

Purchase Tickets Online www.tredyffrinhistory.org

Tour Tickets: $35

Tour Sponsorships: $250

Pattye Benson President

Notes from DuPortail House . . .Notes from DuPortail House . . .Notes from DuPortail House . . .Notes from DuPortail House . . .

PAGE 2 TRUST NEWS

T he members of the Capital Campaign

Committee have been meeting with community leaders and with long-time THPT supporters, seeking their financial support for the Capital Campaign. Thanks to those efforts a challenge gift of $10,000 was met adding much needed monies to the Capital Campaign Fund.

This project is the ‘cause’ that actually led to the creation of the Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust. Since its inception in 2001, more than $200,000 has been raised through the vari-ous activities of the Trust. In addition to repaying a $25,000 loan to Tredyffrin Township, the Trust has expended money on the professional fees of engi-neers and architects who have prepared the neces-sary drawings required to complete the project. Monies have also been spent on the recent con-struction of the log barn’s foundation and associ-ated stormwater work required by the ‘new’ structure.

As of July 31st, the Capi-tal Campaign has raised

over $62,000. This comes from the gifts of 57 individual donors and includes one grant from DCNR. The Trust is ex-tremely grateful for this support.

The public phase of the campaign begins this Fall. The goal is to raise the final $200,000 needed to get the logs put back together, add the stonework and the roof, and complete the path which will lead to the upper level of the barn. To help the Trust complete the re-construction of the Jones Log Barn in 2011, in its tenth anniversary year, will be a great achievement and a won-derful gift to the commu-nity.

Thank you for helping us

to build our history, one

log at a time!

~ Judy DiFilippo

Co-Chair, Capital Campaign

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

F or the past two years, the Trust has

been working with Frens and Frens architects and with Chester Valley Engi-neers to complete the designs for the recon-struction of the Jones Log Barn. The Zoning Hear-ing Board approvals were given late last fall and the Certificate of Appropriate-ness was granted earlier this year. Thanks to the contributions of our many supporters over the years, enough funds were on hand to begin Phase One of this long-awaited project.

Construction work began in early May. The foun-dation for the log struc-ture was built and the required work relating to stormwater management was started. Some addi-tional grading will be done around the Federal Barn and preparing the foundation walls for their stone façade will com-plete this phase of the

With the Capital Cam-paign ongoing, funds are being raised to bring those historic logs back together again. This is an exciting time for the Trust. We are especially grateful to DuPortail House, Inc., our partner in historic preservation, for agreeing to provide this historic setting for the Jones Log Barn. We thank the DuPortail House Board and the sur-rounding community for its understanding during construction.

The next phase includes bringing the logs to the site, rebuilding the log barn structure upon its new foundation, installing a new roof and, then add-ing exterior siding. The first part of Phase Two will begin in 2011.

T his year the town-ship’s Environmental

Advisory Council (EAC) is again sponsoring the Na-tive Plant Sale at DuPor-tail House on Saturday, October 9, 10 AM - 2 PM.

The Yellow Springs Farm www.yellowspringsfarm.com will be selling native trees and perennials suitable for local yards and gar-dens. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the EAC and

Native Plant SaleNative Plant SaleNative Plant SaleNative Plant Sale October 9th

10 AM - 2 PM at

DuPortail House 297 Adams Drive

Chesterbrook

DuPortail House. As a partner in historic preser-vation with the board of DuPortail House, the Trust is pleased to sup-port the plant sale.

FINALLY . . .

“Main Line

Country Squires

Jeff Groff

Director of Public Programs Winterthur Museum &

Country Estate

Wednesday, October 13

“The History of

Chester County Barns”

Bob Wise &

Seth Hinshaw

Historic Preservationists

Lecturers

Wednesday, November 3

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Fall 2010 Lecture Series

In the Mood . . . . . . . . . . . .

Poodle Skirts, Blue Suede Shoes & Rockin’ to the Oldies

Date: Friday, October 22 Time: 7 – 11 PM Tickets: $75 Place: King’s Grant Farm Malvern, PA

The In the Mood Co-Chairs Pattye Benson and Judy DiFilippo ask you to save the date for the Trust’s annual major fundraiser. This marks

the third year for In the Mood and each year the event has raised substantial funds for the Jones Log Barn rebuilding effort.

B e ready to shake, rattle and roll. Dust off your blue suede shoes, whip out your poodle skirt,

roll up your dungarees, polish your saddle shoes, curl your ponytail, and grease back your hair . . . the evening promises fun, laughter and rockin’ to the

sounds of the 1950’s.

Tickets available online starting September 1 at: www.tredyffrinhistory.org

If interested in serving as a volunteer on the com-mittee, please call Pattye Benson, 610.644.6750.

As a reminder . . .Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust is a registered charitable organization. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained directly from Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust or from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free 1-800-732-0999.

All lectures are held at:

Historic DuPortail House 297 Adams Drive

Chesterbrook, PA 19087

Refreshments: 7 PM Lecture: 7:30 PM

Tickets: $15

To reserve a seat for lec-tures, or if you have ques-tions, please call: Polly Hagan,610.647.1051

For further lecture details: www.tredyffrinhistory.

Save the Date!

J ean Sauer has exten-sive marketing experi-

ence including customer and retail communications, brand development, selling strategies and customer loyalty and retention pro-grams. She has worked for a variety of corporate, gov-ernment, non-profit, and IT companies. She served as director of retail and cus-tomer communications at SunCom Wireless. Jean has had a lifelong passion

for architectural preserva-tion and restoration. In 2008, she worked on the restoration of General Wayne’s grandparents’ house in Newtown Square which included chipping stucco from the facade and re-pointing the stone. Most recently, Jean has volunteered at Winterthur Country Estate for the last 18 months helping cata-logue their textiles.

SPOTLIGHT ON BRAD TIFFANY . . .

J oining the Trust board is Phoenixville resident Brad Tiffany who has worked as an Employee Benefit Con-

sultant with Kistler Tiffany Benefits in Berwyn since 1979.

His interests include barn and farm buildings preserva-tion and has “saved” from demolition six Pennsylvania bank barns over the years by blueprinting, tagging, and dismantling for future re-erection. When asked why he has joined the Trust, Tiffany states, “The Jones Log Barn is a very rare structure and deserves to be raised again. For this reason, I have joined the Trust to partici-pate in it’s rebirth.”

SPOTLIGHT ON JEAN SAUER . . .

THE TRUST ADDS FOUR DIRECTORS

T he Trust is excited to announce four recent additions to their Board of Directors - Jean Dixon, Erika von

Hoyer, Brad Tiffany and Jean Sauer.

New Trust Board member Berwyn resident Jean Dixon is an old house owner and a member of the township’s His-torical Architectural Review Board. Jean is putting her background in marketing and sales to use with this year’s 6th Annual Historic House Tour. We welcome Jean and the other new directors for appreciating the value of his-toric preservation and volunteering their time and talents to the Trust.

SPOTLIGHT ON ERIKA VON HOYER . . .

E rika brings to the board a passion for historic homes. Growing up, she lived in a 200 year old,

traditional New England farmhouse and later, in the 1912 former home of Charles Whittlesey Power. Erika earned an executive MBA degree from Villanova and is member of the alumni board. She works for Lis-tenLogic as vice president of social market research and volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), representing abused and neglected children. She has been a township resident for over 15 years and currently resides in an 80-year old Berwyn tudor.

OFFICERS Robert J. Wise Jr. Chairman

Pattye Benson

President

Judy DiFilippo

Vice President

Erika von Hoyer Secretary

Trish Kreek Treasurer BOARD MEMBERS

Debbie Bookstaber

Jean Dixon

Polly Hagan

Glenna Keene

Gretchen Kiernan

Pearl Nudy

Bob Purdy

John Sacharok

Jean Sauer

Bonnie Shuman

Brad Tiffany

Maurice Weintraub

TREDYFFRIN HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST www.tredyffrinhistory.org

Old houses tell wonderful stories, and the houses of Tredyffrin Township have many tales to tell. On Saturday, September 25, the Trust’s 6th Annual Historic House Tour will highlight tales of seven historic private homes. The focus of this year’s tour will be on the Berwyn and Strafford communities. We are pleased to announce that 5 of the houses are in Tredyffrin Township and 2 of this year’s houses are in Easttown Township.

Limited Tickets — Order Yours Now! www.tredyffrinhistory.org

Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust PO Box 764

Devon, PA 19333

Phone: 610.644.6759 E-mail: info@tredyffrinhistory.org

Website: www.tredyffrinhistory.org

6TH ANNUAL HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR

Saturday, September 25 12 Noon - 5:00 PM

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