Photo of Evelyn Johannson and six of her eight kids, taken one day on the way to school about the end of the school term 1957/58.
The Johannson’s were some of the many people and families who lived in the Buttermaker’s House over the years.
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Buttermaker’s House Artist Residency
https://www.historicmarkerville.com/buttermaker-house.html
Stephan G. Stephansson Artist Residency Award
https://www.historicmarkerville.com/residency-award.html
“Good afternoon and Velkommen, Ladies and Gentlemen, honoured guests.”
September 15, 2023 at 2 pm, master of ceremonies d’Arcy Gamble drew the attention of the guests and began the program for the Grand Opening of the Buttermaker’s House celebration, on behalf of the Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society (SGSIS).
Acknowledging that “we could not have done it without help from all corners”, d’Arcy began introducing representatives from the Federal Government, Alberta Government, and Red Deer County. We heard presentations from Tom Sveinson (Past President of SGSIS), Donna Nelson, and President John McKechnie. Finally it was time for the Ribbon Cutting, with the help of special guests Val Osborne, the youngest granddaughter to Carl Morkeberg; and Joan Sandham, the oldest living granddaughter of William Haine Jackson.
As this year comes to a close the Restoration Team wishes to thank the many people who have supported this project over the past few years. We are closer each year to be finished. You are awesome!
The Santa Merry Sippers Raffle garnered almost $5,000. Hooray more invoices can be paid!
This little house is nearing completion. Check out these latest photos. Our wine survivor fundraiser will help us furnish this little gem that will soon show off more of Markerville’s history.
As our summer is drawing to a close in 2022 we are excited to be getting closer to completing the restoration! Waiting for our countertop for the refurbished kitchen cupboards so they can be installed. Then we will be reinstalling the wainscotting in the kitchen. Next trim and baseboards.
Summer 2022 is upon us and the house has had lots of action. In the spring we were all closed up while the asbestos was removed from the house. Once completed we were able to begin replacing the walls. Inside is looking good with fresh paint. The window and door casings are next to be rehabilitated. Once again thanks to Al and John our intrepid volunteers.
We have begun working on the inside of the house. You just can’t keep Al and John from working! The porch is insulated! Next we’re working on basement framing for insulation!
The Buttermaker House is almost put to bed for the winter.
Thanks to our volunteers for all their work this year! One more job in the works is left… insulate porch addition.
