Saving Somers' history: Contractor breathing life into historic buildings
Lee Maxwell works on the roof of a renovation project along Somers Road on Thursday, Sept. 30. Maxwell said the building was originally a schoolhouse for the children of the foremen who worked at the Somers Lumber Company sawmill in the early 1900s. It was later turned into a doctor's office. The house next door with the red roof was the doctor's residence, which he hopes to renovate next. Maxwell specializes in historic renovation projects and has been a builder in the valley for over 30 years. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
The former home of Postmistress Alma Fischer in Somers sits in disrepair before the recent historic renovation by local contractor Lee Maxwell. (photo provided)
Among the original features Lee Maxwell was able to save from this home was the stone foundation. (photo provided)
The former home of Postmistress Alma Fischer in Somers was in need of much restoration when it was acquired by contractor Lee Maxwell. (photo provided)
Lee Maxwell's first restoration project in Somers was the rehabilitation of this house, once the home of Postmistress Alma Fischer. (photo provided)
Lee Maxwell is working to save the past.
Hammer or saw in hand, day after day, Maxwell can be found near the intersection of Somers Road and U...
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