Three of our projects have been in the news recently: Sabbathday Shaker Village won a $750,000 grant to rehabilitate their Herb House, the Abyssinian Meeting House will complete their restoration with $1.7 million in federal funding, and Broad Bay Church won a Maine Preservation Honor Award.

The Sabbathday Shakers are restoring their Herb House; the second two stories will continue to be used to dry and process kitchen herbs grown on the property, and the basement and first floors will be expanded to provide workshop and demonstration areas. The frame itself has been combined, expanded, and adapted throughout its life and this renovation continues in that tradition. There are some honking-big timbers in the undercarriage, like 12″ x 14″, that I hope will be on display in the finished space. Read Shakers get $750,000 federal grant to renovate Herb House in the Portland Press Herald.

The Abyssinian Meeting House is the most important building that PTF has had the honor of repairing. The finish phases of the restoration are being completed by other contractors, and we have been thrilled to watch the project progress. Read Abyssinian Meeting House restoration to get $1.7 million in federal funding in the Portland Press Herald.

Broad Bay Church was another successful collaboration. PTF was hired to repair the tower’s timber frame. It is gratifying to be part of making these buildings accessible to everybody. Read Broad Bay Church Awarded Maine Preservation Honor in The Lincoln County News.

We can’t wait to get started on the Herb House, wish the Abyssinian all the best in fulfilling their goal, and congratulate Broad Bay Church on the well-earned win.