We are excited to announce that our Phase 2 Preservation Work begins Aug. 16th!
Expect limited access on the Mansion House Front Driveway through late September. Full access remains available via Skinner Rd. and the Visitor Parking Lot.
Saving the Mansion House
Phase 2 in Motion: Protecting Our Roofs, Masonry & Chimneys
Phase 2 of our Preservation Project is officially underway! This vital phase focuses on protecting the structural integrity and historic beauty of the Mansion House through several major projects:
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Roof Replacements: Complete overhauls for the South Wing, North Tower, New House, and Tontine.
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Masonry Rehabilitation: Expert repairs along the Library Corridor, New House, Lounge, and key exterior walls.
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Chimney Restoration: Structural repairs to the historic 80-foot boiler chimney.
Mike Colmey, Director of Buildings and Grounds, will post regular updates on our progress, so check back frequently to see the transformation in real time.
Your Support Matters
Preserving a treasure like the Mansion House requires dedicated community support. Your tax-deductible donation directly funds these essential restoration and preservation efforts, securing OCMH for future generations.
Phase 1 Photo Gallery
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$1.8M Phase 1 Preservation Project:
Over the last 160 years, the Mansion House has retained its "good bones," but there has been wear and tear: roof leaks, failing masonry, damaged trim work, and missing and damaged slate tile. To remedy these issues the Phase 1 project addressed:
Mansard Roof Repair
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Slate removals, replacement
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Cornice shelf repaired, replaced
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Cornice corbels rebuilt
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Cornice deck and frame rebuilt
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54 dormers repaired
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Flashing replaced with Freedom Gray copper
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Moldings and brackets repaired, replaced
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Gutter installation around the South Wing
Roof Replacement and Repair
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Flat roof removal and replacement
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Flashing replaced
Brick Masonry Rebuilt
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12,000 bricks rebuilt and repointed
Go In-depth with OCTV Videos about Historic Preservation at the Mansion House
Thank you to all of our
Mansion House Phase 1 Preservation Campaign Donors!
And a special thanks to the following top tier donors:
The Gorman Foundation
Kenwood Benevolent Society
Oneida Savings Bank Charitable Foundation
John P. L. and Cornelia Hatcher Family Fund
Central New York Community Foundation - (Anonymous #33 Fund)
Preservation League of NYS/Northern Border Regional Commission
REDC & NYSOPRHP EPF
Thank you to the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council,
the Governor of NYS, the NYS Legislature, NYSOPRHP