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Historic post office work underway

$50,000 grant from State Historical Society to help with roof repairs

By BY KOLLEEN TAYLOR 2 min read
Freeman Journal photo by Kolleen Taylor Bridget Chambers, left, joined Jeff Habhab, and his wife Deb Habhab on the steps of the historic post office building which has been awarded a $50,000 grant to help restore the building that is listed on the National HIstoric Register.

Jeff Habhab, with his wife Deb, joined Bridget Chambers on the steps of the former post office located on the corner of Willson Avenue and First St. Tuesday to explain the steps they are taking to repair the historic building. Habhab was awarded a $50,000 grant to assist with repairs through the State Historical Society of Iowa.

The post office is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The grant will be used toward replacing the roof and gutter system on the building, and should be completed by June 30, 2027.

Once restored, the building will be open to individuals and groups to reserve for social, cultural and business events. The building will also be available to entrepreneurs for pop-up retail and restaurant establishments.

Habhab said that currently the building is unavailable for tours, as work is ongoing inside the structure.

The grant was prepared on behalf of Jeff Habhab and Jeff Habhab Construction, by Bridget Chambers, with support from the Hamilton County Growth Partnership and the Webster City Chamber of Commerce.

The grant is through the Historical Resource Development Program, which is through the State Historical Society of Iowa. The funding is made possible by an annual appropriation from the Iowa Legislature to the Resource Enhancement Protection (REAP) program.

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