Celebrating Preservation Month

On May 27, 1752, the roof of the Porter-Phelps-Huntington House was first raised by Moses Porter. Originally a gable roof, it was converted to a gambrel roof by Charles and Elizabeth Phelps around 1800 to add more space on the third floor and as part of the general remodeling of the house into the more fashionable Federal style. Today, in an effort to preserve the architecture and appearance of the historic house, The Foundation works hard to maintain and repair it. Through generous donations and grants, recent work was done on the eastern side of the roof, allowing it to continue to protect the rest of the building from the weather. Routine maintenance and repair like this is key to the preservation of important landmarks for future generations. You can help support the preservation of the Porter-Phelps-Huntington House by visiting our website to learn more and donating here!