Work on a house like this is never done. Historical renovations have an extra layer of complications over home renovations. The Humphrey House restoration has moved slowly because the historical society relies on fund-raisers and donations of money, time and labor. About a dozen members of the society have done most of the restoration work. When the project is done, the society will seek to have the house added to the National Register of Historic Places reflecting John Humphrey's importance as Orland Park's first mayor, an Orland Township supervisor and treasurer, and a state senator.
People have a lot of sources of entertainment.
Our challenge is to bring people here to enjoy the history of their town. I think it can be successful.