Since our last Legacy House update on the City of Duluth removed the house’s condemned status, we just keep truckin’ on. Through continued collaboration with our partners, we have passed our final inspection and received a certificate of occupancy!
In partnership with the Carpenter’s Training Institute, we hosted apprenticeship training for the remaining door, closet, and baseboard trim to be installed, along with closet doors to be hung, and front entryway improvements. An additional training focused on drywall allowed the class to install insulation and fire-rated drywall to the basement ceiling and stairwell. Eco3 staff installed window sill boards, cut by the carpenters, finished bathroom ADA-compliant renovations, wall-mounted the microwave, constructed the kitchen island, and built closet shelving. Basement cleanup and organizing was also a big task, having to filter through years of construction materials and tools from all the crews who had volunteered their time and accidentally left behind some still useful items.
After completing this work, the Legacy House passed its final Building Inspection and received its Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Duluth! This is an amazing milestone. We are filled with gratitude for all the physical, mental, and financial support we’ve received over these several years. There are still finishing touches to accomplish, and we’ll keep you posted as we complete this Legacy House for our AmeriCorps members.