{"id":16954,"date":"2014-04-14T18:18:53","date_gmt":"2014-04-15T01:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sierramadrenews.net\/?p=16954"},"modified":"2014-04-14T18:18:53","modified_gmt":"2014-04-15T01:18:53","slug":"smhps-to-hold-pre-renovation-open-house-at-historic-1887-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sierramadrenews.net\/?p=16954","title":{"rendered":"SMHPS to Hold Pre-Renovation Open House at Historic 1887 Home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Image courtesy of SMHPS, click to enlarge<\/p><\/div>\n

Press Release posted 4\/14\/14 –<\/em> Sunday, April 27th<\/sup>, the Sierra Madre Historical Preservation Society (SMHPS) will have a pre-renovation open house and program at the 1887 Blumer Farmhouse, 390 Olive Tree Lane in Sierra Madre.\u00a0 The event will be held from 2pm-5pm.\u00a0 Parking will be on Grand View and if assistance is needed accessing the property, a shuttle will be running from Grand View to the top of Olive Tree Lane.\u00a0 A program will be presented by Woody Reeves of San Gabriel Sash & Door on repairing old doors and double hung windows.\u00a0 This program will be of interest to all owners or prospective owners of old homes and historic properties.\u00a0 Light refreshments will also be served.\u00a0 This event is for members only, however, if you are not a member and want to attend, memberships will be available for purchase at the entrance.\u00a0 Memberships start as low as $20. \u00a0Also, you must RSVP by April 23 to attend.\u00a0 Please phone Leslie Ziff at 626-321-7735 to reserve your spot for this informative and entertaining afternoon delving into Sierra Madre\u2019s history!<\/p>\n

The Blumer Farmhouse sits on a secluded 1.81-acre parcel of land at the end of a private drive, just north of Grand View.\u00a0 It recently became re-listed as an historic landmark in Sierra Madre and was designated as the Blumer Farmhouse.\u00a0 It is one of the few homes still standing pictured in the historic Bird\u2019s Eye View of Sierra Madre, which was utilized by Nathaniel Carter, the town\u2019s founder, as a promotional piece to entice settlers and investors to Sierra Madre.<\/p>\n

Although a 17\u2019x34\u2019 two-story home was built in 1883 by Amos D. Trussel, when the property was sold in 1887 to J.G. Blumer, significant changes were made to the existing structure.\u00a0 These included raising the original two-story structure and adding a new first floor underneath in addition to widening the home.\u00a0 A covered second floor porch that wrapped around three sides of the house was also added.<\/p>\n

Blumer, a native of England, was active in local affairs and was elected mayor of Sierra Madre at the incorporation of the City in 1907.\u00a0 He also assisted in reorganizing the Sierra Madre Water Company that Amos Trussel had helped establish.\u00a0 Because of this, he was involved in the sometimes contentious water rights negotiations with \u201cLucky\u201d Baldwin. \u00a0Additionally, Blumer helped start the library society, and was a major contributor in the efforts to bring the Pacific Electric Railroad to Sierra Madre.<\/p>\n

The property was purchased by Brian & Delna Abernathy in 2013.\u00a0 They will be renovating and upgrading their home while keeping its historic integrity. \u00a0San Gabriel Sash & Door will be assisting in the renovation of the Blumer Farmhouse.\u00a0 As a family owned and operated business, part of their expertise is repairing old doors and windows.\u00a0 Additionally, part of the Abernathy\u2019s restoration plan includes reconstructing the railing and covered balcony on the second floor, bringing it back to its original appearance as shown in the Bird\u2019s Eye View of Sierra Madre, published in 1887.<\/p>\n

We look forward to your joining us at the Blumer Farmhouse on Sunday afternoon, April 27!<\/p>\n

Summary of information:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Members only<\/p>\n

When: \u00a0Sunday, April 27
\nTime: \u00a02pm \u2013 5pm
\nWhat: \u00a0Home tour & program on old door and window restoration
\nServing: \u00a0Light refreshments
\nParking available on Grand View.\u00a0 If assistance is needed walking up the hill, a shuttle will be available to assist you.<\/p>\n

RSVP by April 23 to Leslie Ziff, 626-321-7735.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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