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NAPLES’ OLDEST HOUSE, HISTORIC PALM COTTAGE, GETS CLEANUP HELP (October 3 2022) When Hurricane Ian and its ensuing wall of water roared onto our shore, it was a true test of grit for the oldest house in Naples, Historic Palm Cottage™. Perhaps a testament to the local construction practices of the late 1800s, remarkably the Cottage still stands; its roof, walls, windows and doors intact. Battered and bruised, but not down. But sadly, that wall of water, mud and muck took its toll, as it did on so many other buildings here and elsewhere. Throughout the first floor of the Cottage, The Dade County Pine flooring was submerged in three feet of water and mud that also soaked, or wicked, into the tabby-concrete walls. Further assessment of the damage to the flooring, walls and electrical and plumbing equipment will tell the rest of the tale. There was no time to waste, so after the storm subsided and Naples Historical Society Staff had removed most of the mud and moved furnishings and other items to the porch, it became very clear just how much time and work would be needed to get the Cottage back to its original glory. That’s when Naples Historical Society President & CEO Elaine Reed received word from Eniada Xhoxhi of the Albanian American Organization of Southwest Florida that they were willing to help. Armed with gloves, cleaning supplies and lots of energy, AAO members of all ages, as well as student volunteers from Barron Collier High School, moved furniture to the lawn, wiped, scrubbed, mopped and cleaned mud-caked items and landscaping. The group then moved all items back inside the Cottage. “Disasters seem to bring people together. In Naples, this is exactly what happened. My long-standing friendship with the Albanian community evoked a call to help, and on Sunday, October 2, that’s exactly what happened. On behalf of Naples Historical Society, I am immensely grateful for the Albanian American Organization of Southwest Florida for sending 38 men, women, and children who worked together to help the Society’s Historic Palm Cottage with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. We are forever grateful for this outpouring of help!” says Reed. Historic Palm Cottage will one day again be open for guests to tour and learn more about Naples’ incredible history, but until further notice, the Cottage will be closed to the public. Recovery efforts will take many months and considerable financial support. Two volunteer dates are coming up later this month on Tuesday Oct. 25th and/or Thursday Oct. 27th. Shifts are from one to six hours between 10am and 4pm. Volunteers must register by email to [email protected] or by calling the Society’s main number (239) 261-8164. Financial contributions are gladly accepted and may be made by phone (239) 261-8164 or on the Society’s website NaplesHistoricalSociety.org
NAPLES’ OLDEST HOUSE, HISTORIC PALM COTTAGE, GETS CLEANUP HELP
(October 3 2022) When Hurricane Ian and its ensuing wall of water roared onto our shore, it was a true test of grit for the oldest house in Naples, Historic Palm Cottage™. Perhaps a testament to the local construction practices of the late 1800s, remarkably the Cottage still stands; its roof, walls, windows and doors intact. Battered and bruised, but not down.
But sadly, that wall of water, mud and muck took its toll, as it did on so many other buildings here and elsewhere. Throughout the first floor of the Cottage, The Dade County Pine flooring was submerged in three feet of water and mud that also soaked, or wicked, into the tabby-concrete walls. Further assessment of the damage to the flooring, walls and electrical and plumbing equipment will tell the rest of the tale.
There was no time to waste, so after the storm subsided and Naples Historical Society Staff had removed most of the mud and moved furnishings and other items to the porch, it became very clear just how much time and work would be needed to get the Cottage back to its original glory.
That’s when Naples Historical Society President & CEO Elaine Reed received word from Eniada Xhoxhi of the Albanian American Organization of Southwest Florida that they were willing to help.
Armed with gloves, cleaning supplies and lots of energy, AAO members of all ages, as well as student volunteers from Barron Collier High School, moved furniture to the lawn, wiped, scrubbed, mopped and cleaned mud-caked items and landscaping. The group then moved all items back inside the Cottage.
“Disasters seem to bring people together. In Naples, this is exactly what happened. My long-standing friendship with the Albanian community evoked a call to help, and on Sunday, October 2, that’s exactly what happened. On behalf of Naples Historical Society, I am immensely grateful for the Albanian American Organization of Southwest Florida for sending 38 men, women, and children who worked together to help the Society’s Historic Palm Cottage with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. We are forever grateful for this outpouring of help!” says Reed.
Historic Palm Cottage will one day again be open for guests to tour and learn more about Naples’ incredible history, but until further notice, the Cottage will be closed to the public. Recovery efforts will take many months and considerable financial support.
Two volunteer dates are coming up later this month on Tuesday Oct. 25th and/or Thursday Oct. 27th. Shifts are from one to six hours between 10am and 4pm. Volunteers must register by email to [email protected] or by calling the Society’s main number (239) 261-8164.
Financial contributions are gladly accepted and may be made by phone (239) 261-8164 or on the Society’s website NaplesHistoricalSociety.org