Pennsylvania State Rep. Tina Davis and State Sen. Steve Santarsiero announced in a joint statement that a $100,000 Keystone Historic Preservation Grant has been awarded to the Bristol Borough’s Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum.
The grant will be used for an urgent roof restoration project, which will see the replacement of cedar shingles, restoring metal porch roofs, and either replacing or re-routing the gutters on the museum.
“The Grundy Museum is a cornerstone of Bristol Borough, dedicated to preserving and celebrating our rich history. Additionally, they’ve worked to encourage community and civic engagement for decades – a cause I’m always happy to support,” said Davis. “It was my honor to help bring this $100,000 grant home to ensure the Grundy Museum’s continued success.”
The museum, which was first a house that was renovated by the Grundy family in 1885 before becoming a museum after Joseph Grundy died in 1961, is one of 44 projects in the state to be selected for a grant, per the press release.
“The Grundy Museum is a shining example of the historical significance of our region and the importance of preserving that history and making it available to the public,” Santarsiero said. “I’m pleased these funds will be used to repair and preserve the Victorian home of the Grundy family, allowing the Grundy Foundation to continue to tell the story of the family and Bristol Borough.”
