A historic property in Liverpool that’s been closed since May 2015 is getting help from the Nova Scotia government.
Perkins House shut its doors after 249 years due to its structural integrity and safety concerns.
Investing to repair and reopen Perkins House Museum, one of the oldest buildings in the NS museum collection: https://t.co/4K2ozTRWQ7 pic.twitter.com/ZUM6914qAF
— Stephen McNeil (@StephenMcNeil) April 23, 2017
Recent estimates put the cost of renovations between $1-million and $1.5-million.
The list of fixes includes a new foundation, heating system and other work.
Initial design work will start within the next month, with renovations beginning later this year.
Perkins House is expected to reopen in summer 2018.
The house was built in 1766 and is one of the oldest buildings in the Nova Scotia Museum collection.
