The Mount Prospect Historical Society is working everyday to complete the restoration of the Central School. There is still much work to be done. The following list includes the remaining work required to successfully complete the restoration phase of the project. If you are interested in making an in-kind donation of materials or services related to any of these project aspects, please contact us. We have raised $327,000 since the program began and have $76,000 more to raise in the next 18 months to two years if we want to have it open on time.
Remaining work as of June 2014 includes:
Electrical (Funded)
HVAC (Funded)
Windows – 1st Floor (8) & Cupola (8) – Repair/Replace (Partially Funded)
Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression System
Plumbing – Basement mop sink/powder room
Insulation
Drywall – Hanging/Taping/Plaster Coating
Plaster – Repair Foyer/Cloakrooms
Front Door – Replace
Interior Door – Replace
Interior – Re-install Trim/Moulding/Wainscotting
Floor – Refinishing
Painting – Interior
Siding Repair – Exterior (As Needed)
Painting – Exterior (As Needed)
Bell – Inspect Installation/Re-hang
Furnishings – Interior/Exterior
TOTAL ESTIMATED RESTORATION COSTS – $403,000