Gail Caskey Winkler

The wallpaper is done!

We can hardly believe it ourselves, but yes, the wallpaper is done! The wallpaper reproduction project began in 2002, and now, 12 years later, we are proud to show off the results. And I might add that what you are going to see is BEAUTIFUL, especially to those with an early 19th century eye (wink, [...]

By oevadmin| 2022-09-13T09:58:17-04:00 October 2nd, 2014|Rapp Houses Restoration|0 Comments

The Rapp Houses, a Story of Restoration

The large house or mansion which we know today as the Rapp House is actually not one but two houses. The first was completed in January 1826 for Harmony Society founder and leader George Rapp. The second was built in 1828 and attached to the first for George’s adopted son Frederick Rapp. The houses have [...]

By oevadmin| 2022-09-13T10:24:28-04:00 December 17th, 2013|Rapp Houses Restoration|0 Comments