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 The Marten Andersen House Relocation &
Renovation Project
Help us move that house!
The Redlands Conservancy and the Historical Glass Museum Foundation will relocate and renovate the 1888 Marten Andersen House to become the primary exhibit space for the Foundation’s extensive collection of American glass, the only collection of its kind in the United States.
Benefits:
- Saves a fine Victorian house from demolition
- More than doubles the museum exhibit space
- Provides space for a research library
- Vitalizes the North Orange Street commercial neighborhood and streetscape
- Involves businesses, organizations, and volunteers throughout the community
- Attracts cultural and heritage tourists to Redlands
Current Status:
- All permits have been OK'd by the City of Redlands. Watch this site for the announcement of the day and time of the moving of the Andersen House from 6th and Sun to the lot next to the Historical Glass Museum, 1157 N. Orange St.. Huell Howser and his crew plan to be there to film the event.
 What others say:
City Council member Jon Harrison:
"This project not only serves to preserve one of the oldest houses in north Redlands, but contributes to the revitalization of the Orange Street streetscape. I urge you to support the efforts of the Redlands Conservancy and the Historical Glass Museum in whatever manner you can."
Dr. Larry Burgess, Director, A.K. Smiley Library:
"I was on the board of the Redlands Area Historical Society when the house was given a Heritage Home Award more than two decades ago. It was significant then and it is more significant now with the passing of additional years. It is a survivor. . . . In my opinion, the Andersen House project merits full support from the pocketbooks of foundations, individual contributors, and corporations."
Huell Howser, "California’s Gold":
 "Just call me. I’ll be there for the move."
Timeline:
November: Complete all contracts and city permits.
December: Move the Marten Andersen House to 1151 N. Orange St.
January: Begin restoration of the Marten Andersen House.
April: Grand Opening of the Glass Museum's new showplace.
Budget:
$150,000.00 to Mark Sauer Construction for house move and basic renovation.
$50,000.00 for City impact fees, moving fees to utilities, promotion, and donor recognition.
What we need:
 Donations of money or materials for any of the following:
- New composite shake roof
- Lumber for siding repair after move
- Drywall
- Exterior and interior paint
- Window glass and glaze
- Window hardware and trim
- Doors and hardware
- Electrical fixtures
- Exterior lighting security system
- Fire Sprinkler system
- Heating and air conditioning system
- Plumbing fixtures
- Landscaping trees, plants, and supplies
- Sprinklers
- Site clean up
- Gazebo
- Paving
Volunteers to:
- Drywall
- Paint interior and exterior
- Landscape
- Wrap and pack and unpack glass that will be moved to the Andersen House
- Clean glass on display in the museum
- Be a docent (no experience needed) when a group comes to see the project
 How you can help:
$25 – Friend;
$100 – Collector;
$250 – Donor;
$500 – Advocate;
$1,000 – Patron;
$5,000.00 + - Tiffany
- Become a Major Donor with naming privileges
- Contribute construction and finish materials
- Volunteer your time.
Make your contribution on line, or mail your check to the Redlands Conservancy, P O Box 855, Redlands 92373. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
To volunteer, call (909) 792-1800 or (909) 793-3333.
Help make a difference for Redlands!
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