DONATIONS OF SPECIAL NOTE

The beautiful stained-glass window in the gable end of the attic was designed, crafted and installed by Barbara and Robert Rooberg. It is not original to the house but period correct.

On the wall, in the second bedroom, is a wonderful example of “Tramp Art” chip carving. The four-inch molding frames a colorful hand-painted ‘family record’. Given by Ruth and Charlie Mayer.

The tall oak ice box in the kitchen was recently donated by Jonas Endresen and was a welcome addition to complete the kitchen.

The seated sofa, what we call a ‘love seat’ size today, was rescued from the trash by Clint Duckworth and restored by Marion Cadlac and Jano Taber.

The lady’s desk, or secretary, in the drawing, room was recently donated by Eve Allison, whose grandmother had it in her home in Island Heights.

The impressive ‘pier’ mirror over the front room table, was given by 4th generation Island Heights resident Rev. Howard F. Wood.

At the foot of the stairs hangs a reproduction of a John F Peto, a 19th century trompe l’oeil painter, who lived and worked in Island Heights in a home he designed and built. The painting given by H. Ormond Simpson, the grandson of the Rev. John Simpson, the first pastor of the Methodist church and for whom Simpson Avenue was named.

The handsome 2-piece majolica plant stand was given by Dorothy Cowles, whose family summered in Island Heights. Large plants were a must for Victorian homes.

The large oak cabinet in the dining room was given by Lynn and John Pendleton. Although you might typically find this piece in a kitchen of a larger home, it is not unusual to be found in a dining room of a much smaller one. Important family pieces would have been displayed here.

The handsome wooden clock on the bookcase was given by A. Robert King, long time resident of Island Heights.