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A photo of the Hart-Cluett House located at the Rensselaer County Historical Society. |
Money Will Assist 6 Projects in Rensselaer and Saratoga Counties
Monday, November 18, 2002
State Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno today announced $401,501 in Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) grants for six recreation and historic preservation projects in Rensselaer County and Saratoga County. The projects include development of recreation facilities and restorations and renovations to county historic properties.
"The grants awarded for these projects will create more opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy the unique and special heritage of the Capital Region," said Senator Bruno. "In addition, these funds will generate enthusiasm among tourists to visit the historic wonders right here in Rensselaer and Saratoga counties. I commend Governor Pataki for his outstanding commitment to protecting and preserving such important examples of New York�s heritage."
Three projects totaling $230,886 will receive EPF grants in Rensselaer County, including more than $77,000 for the restoration of the facade of the Hart-Cluett House located at the Rensselaer County Historical Society. In addition, three projects totaling $170,615 will receive EPF grants in Saratoga County, including $80,000 for the restoration of the historic Grooms Tavern in Clifton Park.
A complete list of projects in Rensselaer County and Saratoga County is attached.
Rensselaer County
* City of Troy - Stabilization of #5 and #8 Washington Place, $70,000.
Renovations include repairing windows and walls; installing shoring at #8 to prevent collapse and removing dangling porches.
* Rensselaer County Historical Society - Hart-Cluett House facade restoration, $77,886.
The Society will complete the restoration and repair of this 1827 Federal-style historic house museum located in the heart of Troy�s Second Street Historic District.
* The Rice Building, Inc. - Rehabilitation of 9 First Street, $83,000.
The structure, located behind the main Rice Building, will be rehabilitated, thereby saving a significant neighborhood property.
Saratoga County
* The Friends of Ulysses S. Grant Cottage, Inc. - Renovation of garage to serve as visitor center, $60,615.
The organization will renovate a 4-bay stone garage and redesign the interior to serve as a visitor center for patrons of the Grant Cottage State Historic Site in Wilton.
* Town of Clifton Park - Historic Grooms Tavern restoration, $80,000.
The site of Clifton Park�s first Town Board meeting on April 1, 1828 and successive meetings through the 1860s, the Grooms Tavern will house historic artifacts and documents for public display, as well as play host to various arts and cultural events.
* Village of Stillwater - Skateboard Park, $30,000.
The Village of Stillwater will construct a skateboard park at the Stillwater Municipal Park to provide a safe area for youths to participate in this popular activity.
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