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2008 PROJECT In 2008, the Five Mile House Foundation embarked on a capital improvement
project designed to add a 5-6 car parking lot, sidewalk, handicap accessible
ramp and other visitor amenities to the site. We had hoped to complete
the whole project during the year, but we did not get hoped for grant
funding. So, the project is being done in phases with the parking lot
and sidewalks being done in 2008 and further work being planned for 2009.
See the 2008 Project Plan
for more detailed information.
Parking Lot - A 5-6 car parking lot was
completed in 2008. It was donated by Gary and Diane Cole through Ne Co
Asphalt Company. It is oil and chip using brown gravel to simulate a
soil surface. The lot actually accommodated 8 or more cars during one of the
open houses.
Before any work
After the base had been laid but not yet oil & chipped.
Sidewalks - The goal was to create a simulated
brick side walk, but lesser funds necessitated just pouring the concrete
base. A half inch simulated brick overlay can be added later or actual
bricks could be added. The concrete was poured as exposed aggregate
where the gravel in the concrete is exposed, giving it less of a concrete
appearance in the interim. Posts were also set for the handicap access
ramp which will be completed this spring. Work was done by contractor
Ray Carr.
Ray Carr puts the finishing touches on the handicap accessible ramp on the
east side of the Five Mile House.
2009 PROJECT
Phase II of the project will be addressed in 2009.
This will include the following:
Bury electric lines and complete electric work
4,500
Installation of a period looking security light
2,000
Decorative bench and trash receptacle
2,000
Complete interpretive signs
4,500
Composting Toilet & Outhouse
4,500
Water Fountain
3,000
1850s-60s Cook Stove
3,000
TOTAL
$23,500
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Planned decorative concrete
aggregate trash receptacle and bench. Concrete will make them
heavy enough to deter theft and vandalism, as well as
providing an attractive place for visitors to rest and dispose of
trash. |
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Interpretive signs will
provide information on the Five Mile house and area tourist
attractions. The decorative pole light (right) will provide needed
security at night. |
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