Our nonprofit organization, the Wattle and Red Earth (WARE)
Collective continues our preservation and education work (please see
attachments). A 100+ year old dwelling
house built in the traditional “Spanish Wall” construction method has recently
been donated to us. This donated house is at risk of being demolished. The
Collective plans to document the building in preparation for its disassembly,
re-siting and eventual reconstruction as a structure for our Living Museum in
St. Elizabeth.
We have until the end of January 2021 to record, label,
disassemble and move the building. The WARE Collective CAN do it. So far we
have raised $575 of the $3000 USD needed for equipment and local labor. We have
embarked on an ambitious GoFundMe Campaign to rescue this fine Spanish Wall
example and ask that you contribute and spread the word. These remarkable
buildings made in the Spanish Wall construction method (limestone, white lime
and earth in a timber frame), were built at a time when newly freed Africans
had to sustainably use the earth for both farming and for shelter.
Unfortunately, due to neglect and lack of knowledge, few of these historical
landmarks remain.
The WARE Collective and members of the community have forged
a unique alliance of skill and trust to preserve and to repurpose these small,
but historically relevant and architecturally significant structures.
We IMAGINE:
Students of all levels, nationally and internationally, and
community members researching and learning traditional building techniques from
local experts. A welcoming, multi-use space with internet access; where
visitors can participate in weaving exquisitely made and naturally dyed straw
hats and purses; or a space to simply have refreshments while overlooking the
panorama of the south coast. We ask for your support and contribution to our
GoFundMe site to preserve this donated Spanish wall building that is at risk of
demolition.
Go Fund Me
Website
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