Monday, July 22, 2013

Restoration Begins On Col. Thompson Home


Restoration has begun on one of Dorchester's most historic and largest homes.

Dorchester residents have likely seen the scaffolding outside the old estate of Dorchester pioneer W.J. Thompson.  

The 3,000 sq. ft. home, built in 1901, sits on the corner of 10th and Lincoln Ave. and is an intriguing piece of Nebraska's past as it was the site of Dorchester's famous Elmwood Pony Farm.

In 2007, the Times named the structure one of our favorite old homes in Dorchester, calling it "a diamond in the rough" with the potential to "be a crown jewel for the entire region."  The house was on the market just a few years ago.

So far, the work done to the exterior of this historic Victorian Mansion is remarkable. Restoring a beauty such of this is no easy task and we applaud the current owners for taking on the project.  

All of Dorchester benefits whenever homeowners renovate and keep up their properties, especially the larger, historic homes.

Times staffers have noticed several home improvements around town, including two homes in the northern tier of our community.  

The dilapidated property at 11th and Stephens had become an eyesore.  

We are encouraged to see this home being restored.

Know of other home improvements around town? Share them with fellow readers by telling us in the "comments" section below.

2 comments:

  1. What's going on at the school. I hope the taxpayers aren't covering that one

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  2. Drainage tile is being put in.

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