The mission of the Save The Fussell House is to:
1) educate the public about this historic building and
the role it played in the Underground Railroad and
2) save this structure from demolition* and through adaptive
reuse continue its legacy for the 21st century and beyond.
the role it played in the Underground Railroad and
2) save this structure from demolition* and through adaptive
reuse continue its legacy for the 21st century and beyond.
*The Kennett Township needs to adopt a historic preservation overlay zoning ordinance
to protect this structure and others like it against demolition and demolition by neglect.
Currently The Fussell House stands empty and abandoned. It is in dire need of ongoing maintenance and significant repairs. Unprecedented commercial development on the property continues to encroach upon the house. Go here to see the dramatic change of the land surrounding the Fussell House. The house is owned by a real estate investment group and we urge them to do the right thing and safeguard this house so it can stand for another 190 years!
to protect this structure and others like it against demolition and demolition by neglect.
Currently The Fussell House stands empty and abandoned. It is in dire need of ongoing maintenance and significant repairs. Unprecedented commercial development on the property continues to encroach upon the house. Go here to see the dramatic change of the land surrounding the Fussell House. The house is owned by a real estate investment group and we urge them to do the right thing and safeguard this house so it can stand for another 190 years!