Speaking of preserving old buildings, here is Weaver Castle, an 1868 structure that a nonprofit group is trying to purchase and renovate. It was built by the son of one of Selma's founders and designed by Richard Upjohn who modeled it after a castle on the Rhine in Germany. The architect, famous for his Gothic Revival style, also designed Selma's St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Trinity Church in New York City. The Weaver Castle group plans to use the home for a bed and breakfast, museum, special events and local history education. 
Friday, August 17, 2007
Weaver Castle
Speaking of preserving old buildings, here is Weaver Castle, an 1868 structure that a nonprofit group is trying to purchase and renovate. It was built by the son of one of Selma's founders and designed by Richard Upjohn who modeled it after a castle on the Rhine in Germany. The architect, famous for his Gothic Revival style, also designed Selma's St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Trinity Church in New York City. The Weaver Castle group plans to use the home for a bed and breakfast, museum, special events and local history education. 
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WOnderful old building. I think it is shamful that your community leaders dont find someway to make the restoration happen. Why is Europe so popular with tourists? Because buildings like these are preserved. We have too few such places in North America, being as it is so recently developed.
I love old homes like this. I'd love to go in it!
Hi,
Whats that on the roof top? Sun power?
Yes renovation-designing is very wellknown in Europa ,in Holland a big part of buildings are also renovated to save the history behind it...
:) JoAnn
Thanks for your comments. Selma is fortunate to have recognized the value of its historic structures when it did, and there could always be more preservation done! It IS expensive. There is so much upkeep involved.
Joann, are you talking about the roof or the bird? I'm not sure what the roof is made of, but there is a pigeon perching up top!
Wow, those front doors are beautiful. I hope their successful in the renovation.
I hope they save this one!
They have the building looking great.
I have enjoyed your post today.
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What a fine and beautiful old building. Love the photograph too. Beautiful doors.
What a beautiful old building - it would be great to stay there.
I think I posted the exact polar opposite kind of house today.
Preserving old buildings is truly worth it. And renovating to some extent that it does not ruin the originality is also good, I think because then it can be always alive.
I was a friend of a past owners children. Been in the home MANY times. Dont EVER wanna go back. I have heard people talking to us and dogs barking that werent there. Its a very scary feeling. But on the upside, it was a beautiful home inside and out.
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