[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 22, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E876]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR THE EFFORTS TO RESTORE THE WOLF HOUSE IN 
                        MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS

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                           HON. JOHN BOOZMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 21, 2002

  Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my gratitude for 
the efforts of all those involved in restoring the historic Wolf House 
in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
  The newly restored Wolf House will have its grand reopening on May 
18th. Built in 1829 by Jacob Wolf, the building served as the county 
courthouse for what was then Izard County, Arkansas and now provides a 
good glimpse into how life was in that era.
  Nearly two years ago, architect Tommy Jameson led a team of craftsmen 
in the restoration of the 180 year-old structure. Working closely with 
Preservation Consultant Joan Gould, they strove to maintain historical 
accuracy of the project, restoring the oldest public building in 
Arkansas to its original form.
  The restoration effort leaves the state with a building that purely 
interprets how structures might have appeared in the early 19th century 
Ozarks.
  The Wolf House is now open for self-directed walking tours and I 
encourage my colleagues to visit this historic site if they are ever in 
Baxter County.
  Mr. Speaker, thank you for the opportunity to praise the hard work of 
everyone involved in the restoration of the Wolf House.

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