{"id":25904,"date":"2021-06-10T14:19:50","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T18:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=25904"},"modified":"2021-06-10T17:35:08","modified_gmt":"2021-06-10T21:35:08","slug":"batavia-city-historical-preservation-committee-members-applaud-gcasa-for-renovation-of-434-east-main-street","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/06\/10\/batavia-city-historical-preservation-committee-members-applaud-gcasa-for-renovation-of-434-east-main-street\/","title":{"rendered":"BATAVIA\/City Historical Preservation Committee members applaud GCASA for renovation of 434 East Main street"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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By Mike Pettinella
GCASA Publicist
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While preserving the historical integrity of a stately home built 140 years ago, the Genesee\/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse has advanced its mission to helping those in recovery by opening up five permanent housing apartments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And members of the City of Batavia Historic Preservation Commission couldn\u2019t be happier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s wonderful that they\u2019ve made the effort to save the original detailing in the house — the stained glass windows, the woodwork and the trim and the fireplaces,\u201d City HPC President Sharon Burkel said. \u201cTo be able to bring it back to a useful part of the community and to maintain the history of the house is outstanding.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burkel and City HPC colleagues Connie Boyd and Caroline Hosek recently toured the home at 434 East Main St., which is part of the GCASA campus along that stretch of the road. All three said they were thrilled with the renovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m so impressed with the work that has been done, and especially pleased to see things that have been maintained that were original to the structure, such as the crown molding, the original mantles and the parquet floor. It\u2019s just an incredible job,\u201d Boyd said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hosek agreed, commending \u201cthe effort that has been put into bringing the building back to its original glory and providing such a valuable service to families who need the support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GCASA Executive Director John Bennett said the agency had its work cut out for it when it took on the project, which will provide low-income housing under the supervision of its Residential Program\u2019s case managers. Three apartments are on the first floor and two are on the second floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n