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The Mill House as it looked in 1985, before restoration.
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Historic preservationist, Roger Keys (left), discusses refinishing of the home's hardwood floors with the contractor who did the work.
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Board members, Linda Schwarz and Jim Morel, work during a clean-up day at the Homestead.
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A tunnel that connected the house to a former millhouse was demolished and sealed off. It was not original to the property.
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Front porch restoration in 2004.
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Northern Illinois University students help
clean up in the Glidden barn, 2008.
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Kishwaukee Kiwanis Club members help with
Mill House restoration, 2008.
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The Mill House is being restored to make room for
a working Blacksmith Shop, 2008.
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NIU students help clean out the gutters as
part of "NIU Cares Day" April, 200
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Board member, Jeff Marshall, and former board member, Ron Nelsen, donate time for porch restoration.
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Roger Keys works on the roof of the home's front porch.
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Former board member, Ron Nelsen, paints inside the house.
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| In 2001 the outside of the barn was restored through fund raising and grants. |
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