Covington's Duveneck House Secures $300K Grant for Historic Restoration
The Frank Duveneck House and Studio in Covington has secured a major grant for its restoration. The City of Covington received a $300,000 Save America's Treasures Grant to rehabilitate the historic building. Built in 1861, the property once served as both a family home and a beer garden.
The project aims to preserve the legacy of Frank Duveneck, a celebrated American artist whose works feature in major museums nationwide. The restored building will continue to serve as a cultural asset for the local community. The City of Covington took legal control of the property using the Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act. This step allowed officials to pursue its restoration. The building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2015, now faces a detailed rehabilitation process.
The $300,000 grant will cover essential work, including the federally required Section 106 review. Funds will also support architectural planning, engineering assessments, and construction. Additional grant money has been set aside for specialized consulting services to guide the project.
Support for the restoration extends beyond the federal grant. The Northern Kentucky Area Development District has pledged to match the funding, bringing the total investment to $600,000. This combined effort ensures a thorough and sustainable rehabilitation of the historic site.
Since its launch in 1998, the Save America's Treasures program has awarded over 1,300 grants, totaling more than $300 million. These funds have helped preserve significant buildings and landmarks across the country. The Duveneck House now joins this list of protected cultural heritage sites. The restored Frank Duveneck House and Studio will remain a community resource, honouring the artist's legacy. The project will enhance Covington's cultural life while safeguarding a piece of local history. Work is expected to proceed with the combined federal and regional funding now in place.
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