Water damage caused the plaster to separate from the lathe in a second floor alcove in the Worthington house. Repairs are slated after the Quilcene Historical Museum’s purchase of the property. work. You have a community that has “They’ve put a vision and a plan together that represents solid stewardship clearly demonstrated they have the capacity, the long-term vision and the and opens it up to the community as will. well,” said Chris Moore, field director “Often you only get one shot to save of the Washington Trust for Historic a place,” said Moore. “You never get a Preservation. “The house is connected to the place both physically and symbolically chance to get it back. If it’s not there, you can only read about it and reading about a and their plan keeps that intact. We are place certainly is not the same as seeing certainly thrilled to see that one of their it. You’re certainly going to be able to top priorities is to treat the house in a experience history there.” historically sensitive manner.” The museum welcomes donations and Moore added, “They’ve really hit on visitors. some of the best aspects of preservation
Quilcene Historical Museum chairman Mari Phillips and secretary Larry McKeehan examine the details on a fancy 1889 patchwork quilt made by Mrs. Grace Worthington.
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