1915 HOUSE RESTORATION
Between 1907-1913 the house remained vacant and in 1913 it was purchased by the Melrose Historical·Society. The Melrose Historical Society began to restore the house in 1914. A complete restoration took place at this time and was finished in 1915.
Textile Project
In 2015 The Upham Family Society Textile Committee began an intensive program to document and improve the care and preservation of our textile collection. With the financial assistance of a generous donor and the guidance of a textile conservator and textile historian, we were able to inventory, catalogue and research our collection of approximately 150 objects and to store these fragile items in museum quality archival boxes. This process has allowed us to identify and document our most historically significant textiles, to prioritize their preservation, and to consider ways in which they can be integrated into exhibits and educational materials. |
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