The
Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm Foundation, Inc. is planning to preserve
the gin office as part of the Farm’s ongoing restoration.
The building is significant as the gin’s business center,
where Mr. Ira oversaw the cotton gin’s operation. It contains
a safe, desks for record keeping, and a well-lit workspace. Its
location made it easy to check the gin’s operation and serve
the steady flow of farmers with mule-drawn wagons. The gin office
currently requires significant repairs, particularly to damaged
framing and flooring. Other repairs are also needed to complete
a full restoration of the gin office. The purpose of this work is
to preserve the building so it can function as another museum facility
and accommodate visitors on tours. Like Bachelors’ Academy
(school house), the restoration will follow Preservation Standards
so its original, historic appearance will be unchanged. Estimated
costs for the restoration totals $9,120. The Shields-Ethridge Heritage
Farm, Inc. is seeking private donations towards this amount. For
further information about this project, contact Susan
Chaisson. Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm Foundation, Inc.
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Cotton Gin Office Restoration
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