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The Partial Observer: Drapery Project Results Revealed

Hyde Hall Board of Trustees Chair Gilbert Vincent, Executive Director Jonathan Maney, Rabbit Goody and Catherine Nark discuss the original draperies in 2019 at Thistle Hill Weavers. (Photo provided) The Partial Observer by John Aborn Drapery Project Results Revealed The early days of Hyde Hall were uncertain. There was no initial funding or plans for its recovery, and the structure was nearly demolished in the 1960s. However, the building was miraculously saved by a small, devoted group of friends. Over…

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Can You Help? To Complete 29-Year Renovation, Rigbys Need Help On Final Piece

Can You Help? To Complete 29-Year Renovation, Rigbys Need Help On Final Piece By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com In 1992, Bill and Janet Rigby were walking through 73 Elm St., deciding whether to buy that imposing Victorian home that, broken up into eight apartments, had fallen on hard times. Hard times, yes. But there were hints of its former glory as home to Judge Walter H. Bunn’s clan, none moreso than the 30-step staircase that wound up from…