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On November 15, 2005, the Historic Hiram
Hubbard gray limestone house in the center of the hamlet of Champion became the
property of the 4River Valleys Historical Society when the descendents of the Hubbard
family presented the deed to the house to historical society president, Nelson
Eddy. Peter Rogers from Ohio and his sister, Linda Rogers from
Massachusetts traveled to the area to sign the official paperwork and also to present a
program on the history of
The Rogers children explained that
their options about what to do with the house
were limited because of a condition in a family will written during the 1800's that
As you can see from the
interior photographs, the house needs a great deal of TLC and members The home will eventually become the home base for 4RVHS with meeting rooms, research and reference material library, historic exhibits, a gift shop and education areas. It is hoped that in the not too distant future, workshops can be held here in areas of local interest.
All ideas are welcome and help is needed. Become a part of this historic undertaking. |
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River Valleys Historical Society
Acquires Deed to Historic Hiram Hubbard House
the family and the home to the annual Membership
Dinner in the Champion Grange Hall. Reproductions of old family
photographs and scrapbooks were also displayed.
stipulated the house never be sold out of the family.
This was one reason they sought out the 4RVHS and offered the home as a place
that could help preserve the history of the area as well as the rich heritage of
Champion and the Hubbard family. Nelson Eddy mentioned the fact that there
was sufficient land with the home to reproduce the gardens and some of the early
out buildings that were visible in the slides shown by Linda Rogers.
At left is the fanlight in the
beautiful front doorway. Below is the front step engraved with the names
of N & H Hubbard and was originally part of the family store in the early
1800's.
will
accept help from individuals and groups within the area that would like to
be a part of the cleaning and restoration work. It is a large undertaking
that will ultimately benefit the entire community If you feel you
cannot
physically help in this work, donations will be gratefully accepted.
Donations of $100 or more will receive a signed sketch of the house by local
artist Ron Collins who is noted for his work with many Watertown landmarks.
