The room still contains its original furnishings, which are part of the historic designation.
The minister added, "The historic designation was definitely not a favor.
Many of the structures have historic designations on a state or national level.
They worry that a new station could threaten their chances for historic designation.
The Friends have achieved historic designations on the state, federal and local levels.
The two sites were separately given national historic designation in the 1940s.
None of the Pace properties, however, are included in the nomination for historic designation.
National studies have found that historic designation increases property values over the long term, he said.
The barn, as a building moved from its original site, is not included under the historic designation.
These investigations have continued and the area's historic designation reflects its potential in this area as well.