A Timeline of the Gustav Stickley House

Exterior Documentation Traces 1901 Fire

Documentation work of the exterior by Ted Bartlett and Beth Crawford from Crawford & Stearns, Architects begins. . The contractors have uncovered fire damage from what we believe is the 12/24/1901 fire.

National Trust for Historic Interiors Grant Received

A $7,500 grant was received from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors. The funds will be used to help support the preparation of the Historic Structure Report to document the historic interior of the house as it was designed by Gustav Stickley in…Read More

Phase One Contract Awarded
Phase One Contract Awarded

CNY Builder Services, LLC of Lafayette, NY has been awarded the contract to begin Phase One exterior work. Work commenced the week of August 14th and should conclude before the end of 2017.  

Onondaga Hill Antiques Club Grant
stickley house front door

Grant received to aid in the restoration of the Front Door.

Restoration Begins

Phase I Work Scope to Include – Building stabilization, abatement and exterior restoration Roof, Building Structure Repairs, General Carpentry, Stabilization, Hazardous Materials & Abatement, Cornice Restoration, Gutters & Downspouts, Masonry Rebuilding & Repointing, Exterior Siding & Trim Restoration, Limited Electrical, Window Restoration & Porch Reconstruction.

Arts & Crafts Research Fund Grant Received

Beth Crawford, senior associate and restoration project lead from Crawford & Stearns was awarded an Arts & Crafts Research Fund grant. The goal of this limited interior wall finish documentation project is to identify currently unknown finishes and conditions which were covered over by late twentieth century materials (paint, wallpaper, etc.). The…Read More

Gustav Stickley House Foundation Formed

The Gustav Stickley House Foundation is formed to restore the house. The house will become a unique house museum and boutique hotel. Project costs are currently estimated in the $2.5 million range. Architects for the project are Crawford & Stearns – Beth Crawford, senior associate. The firm has received a…Read More

L&JG Donates Home to University Neighborhood Preservation Association

The L. & J.G. Stickley Co. has donated the former Syracuse home of famed furniture maker Gustav Stickley to the University Neighborhood Preservation Association, the first significant step in the restoration of the 116-year-old house. The transfer was completed in late May 2016. The Preservation Association said it hopes to…Read More

Stickley Day Proclamation
Stickley Day Proclamation
Grant Monies Consolidated

A consortium of non-profit and government organizations takes over from the Everson to consolidate grant monies, complete historic research and repair the exterior. Reporter Rich Moriarty reviewed the condition of the interior in a Nov. 22, 2015 Post- Standard article: “There’s much to see. The walls are still adorned with…Read More