Jacob School Heritage, Inc.

The Purpose of This Project Is to Rehabilitate the Exterior and Interior of the Jefferson Jacob School S 1919 Outbuilding (which Received $400 for Construction by the Julius Rosenwald Fund) in Compliance With Historic, Environmental, and Current Building-code Standards. It Will Then Be Used as a Residential Rental Apartment to Generate Income to Help Sustain the Property. the Completed Outbuilding Will Have Interior Access by the Public on Days the Main Building S Interior Is Open for Public Access and Both Buildings Have Exterior Visual Access by the Public. the Project Will Include Preparation of Architectural Plans and Specifications Removal of Non-historic Materials and Elements Removal of Lead-based Paint on the Original Wood Siding and Repainting Per Usepa Requirements Rehabilitation of All Thirteen Original Windows Installation of Code-compliant Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Systems Addition of an Ada-compliant Ramp and 56 SQ FT Bathroom Extension on the Rear Elevation Completion of Permanent Interior Finishes and Amendment of a Preservation Easement on the Property to Extend the Term. the Entire Project Is Expected to Be Completed Within Three Years of Execution of the Grant Agreement (oct. 1, 2025-SEPT. 30, 2028). the Beneficiaries of the Project Are Primarily Lodge 109 of the Prince Hall Masons (the Owner) and the Historic Jacob School Road and James T. Taylor Neighborhoods.