Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant – Sedalia Historic Preservation Commission Announces Two Projects Authorized to Begin

Two additional projects will begin work utilizing the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant. Projects at 113 East Fourth Street and 506-510 South Ohio Street received approval from the National Park Service to begin their scope of work.

The building at 113 East Fourth Street will have restorative tuckpointing to the exterior walls. 506-510 South Ohio will see the installation of replacement windows on the second floor and restorative tuckpointing. Both projects are focused on the weatherproofing and stabilization of the structure while improving the economic viability of the interiors for increased business use.

This project is designed to assist property owners in the district to achieve building stabilization and rehabilitation goals while creating opportunities for new commercial and residential spaces. This grant will assist several restoration projects while generating significant private investment above the $750,000 grant funding. This investment will create exponentially positive effects for the community.

The Sedalia Historic Preservation Commission recommended the properties based on economic impact, matching funds and potential to enhance the historic district through their project. Each project goes before council for contract approval after local building permit requirements are met and prior to being submitted to the National Park Service for technical review and their approval to commence work. If a recommended project does not gain approval in the process, the next ranked proposed project may be moved into recommended project status.

Sub-grantees must provide assurance that funds are available prior to start of the project as the funds are reimbursed by the National Park Service (NPS) upon proof of payment and verification that work was completed per the grant agreement (adherence to Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties).

This project is supported through the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program funded by the Historic Preservation Fund as administered by the National Park Service, Department of Interior. The Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program is supported by the Historic Preservation Fund, which is funded by offshore oil and gas lease revenue, not tax dollars.

Learn more about the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program on NPS.gov.