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THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - Pebble Hill Plantation received a grant to restore one of its historic buildings.

According to a release by Pebble Hill, the grant for restoration work on the Firehouse Building was provided by the 1772 Foundation. The grants ranged in amounts from $5,000 to the grant maximum of $10,000.

The release said that the restoration work will focus on badly degenerated window frames and wood rot.

The Firehouse Building at Pebble Hill was constructed in 1929 and houses not only the Forestation, but also the Carpenter Shop and headquarters of the Traveling Nurses Association, supported by Kate Hanna Ireland Harvey, the release said.

“We are so thankful for this grant,” said Lori Everett, Pebble Hill’s director of development. “Preserving these historic structures is so important to preserving the history of this property. We have received funds for the project from Parker Poe Charitable Trust, as well, but are still short of our goal.”

To help with the total restoration of the building, Pebble Hill is inviting the public to make tax-deductible donations to the Pebble Hill Restoration Fund.

Grants were provided for exterior work including but not limited to painting, surface restoration and repairs to/restoration of chimneys, porches, roofs, and windows.

“These grants reflect the Georgia Trust’s unwavering commitment to preserving the historic places that define our communities and tell Georgia’s diverse stories,” said W. Wright Mitchell, President and CEO of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. “We’re deeply grateful to our generous partners — Barbara and Les Callahan, and The 1772 Foundation — whose support makes this important preservation work possible across the state.”

For more information on Pebble Hill and how to contribute to this project, call (229) 226-2344 or visit pebblehill.com.

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