DOHE-2/14/2008 Meeting Minutes
Before we get into the minutes of the Febuary 14th, 2008 meeting , one must wonder how did people contend, no, survive would be a better word, with the winters since our city’s beginning 175 years ago. Cutting wood, pumping water, no electricity, no phone, no carry-out pizza, no television, no snowblowers, no plow trucks with salt, running to the outhouse,-- you get the picture.
Maybe it hasn’t been the worst winter after all.
Now the Feb. 14th meeting: It was held at Jeanelle Westerfield’s home and Mural Inspirations Gallery 1344 Locust St. What a fine example of adaptive reuse of a building! The home was built in the 1870’s. Originally, it was a blacksmith’s home with a carriage house out back. Jeanelle bought the home in 1988. It was part of the 2004 Old House Enthusiast’s Tour. (See full description at dbqohe.org.)
In 2007 Jeanelle opened the art gallery with daughter Sarah Barnes. Jeanelle & Sarah shared the many examples of their creative artistry: paintings, painted murals & other beautiful things. Visit their website. Art work can be seen at muralinspirations.com.
Now let’s talk food. What a spread of great food! Treat people were Jeanelle Westerfield, Jean/Derald Schrobilgen, Jo/Jim Edwards, Rich Vorwald, Cinda/Tom Welu, and our Valentine Anniversary couple Frank and Cindy Kraus. ( My apology to those who may have brought treats that I forgot to mention).
Thank you for the generous donations of fine food. Lots of good discussions get going when the food comes out!
Minutes
- Cinda Welu discussed possibly using grant money to develop a book about the 20 some past home tours sponsored by our Old House Enthusiast’s. What we need is someone who is knowledgeable & could work with the Telegraph Herald to produce this book. Time is short if we would like to take advantage of Dubuque’s 175th Anniversary to have it ready for the May 17th-18th annual tour.
- John Martin is in the process of putting a history of the tour homes on the web site. And I for one have looked at the things John has done and must say, “Thank you, John.” Check-out the great website: dbqohe.org
- Jim Edwards talked of his efforts and the support of his neighbors on Hill/W.3rd St. on obtaining a four-way stop at that corner.
- Keshia Wainwright mentioned that they will have an open house at Mindframe Theaters on February 29th. She said we could use the theater for a future meeting site.
- Be sure to get signed up for the tour home of your choice.