Armed with one historic photo and some correspondence from the original homeowner’s family, Dearborn House owner Cecelia Lock and her project team began a complete renovation of the exterior after a hail storm in March of 2020. They used insurance money and private funds to remove aluminum window wraps, screens, downspouts and vinyl siding; restore the original cedar siding; and rebuild two porches to return this Red Oak home to its former glory.
Dearborn House
2022 Preservation at Its Best: Residential (Single-Family) Structure
Dearborn House, Red Oak
Preservation Iowa's two most visible programs are Iowa’s Most Endangered and Preservation at Its Best. These two programs work well together because being listed as Most Endangered often leads to awareness, a preservation effort, and a high-quality, award-winning project.
