November 10, 2021 3:30 a.m.

Applegate House Heritage Arts and Education has received a $30,000 grant to help with a restoration project.

A release said $30,000 has been received from the Kinsman Foundation of Milwaukie, Oregon. The money is to be applied to the $66,000 roof restoration project at the Charles and Melinda Applegate House, which was built in Yoncalla in 1852. The Kinsman Foundation has a primary interest in the area of architectural preservation through the rehabilitation, restoration and reconstruction of historic buildings, especially those on the National Register of Historic Places.

AHHAe’s mission includes the conservation of the house, which is the oldest house in continuous family ownership in the state of Oregon. The release said the project will employ state of the art fire resistant roofing materials that will conform to the historic character of the structure.

AHHA’e intends to undertake the roof restoration project in July of next year. Contributions to the project, which are tax deductible, can be sent to AHHAe at 512 Old Applegate Road in Yoncalla, 97499.