The Heritage Foundation has hosted community events such as the auction and the garden tours to raise money to save this grand old house for Stayton's future. However, a restoration project of this magnitude will require a massive effort - probably even more than it took to finally establish the Jordan Bridge at Pioneer Park - and a significant part of that effort will need to be professional labor and materials.
Appeal for Help:
Although plans for the restoration of the house are still in the initial stages, much has been accomplished. The Foundation has gained 501(c)(3) non-profit standing and continues to welcome assistance through direct, tax-deductible contributions, gifts of appreciation, bequests in wills or through any one of a variety of other methods.
The SHF is grateful for the community's support and awareness so far and we are encouraged to continue this project at new levels in the community's interest. We look forward to working with the City of Stayton ( the City Council, the Planning Commission and the Parks Board), the State Historic Preservation Office, local builders and contractors, craftspeople and artists, and anyone with interests in old houses to complete this daunting task.
One of the major needs of the Santiam Heritage Foundation, now and in the future, is funding. Volunteer labor and donations have fostered significant progress, and we continue to explore grant opportunities to continue that progress. Donated materials and labor will be a large part of our success but, also, a great deal of money is required to complete a project of this magnitude. With more proud sponsors and donations, the Santiam Heritage Foundation can and will complete the eventual re-polishing of this grand mansion - truly a jewel of Stayton's past and future.
