PURPOSE OF THIS WEB SITE


Aerial view of D’Youville in the early 1970’s, showing the Mill Dam, Gardens, Gazebo, and Mansion

This web site has been created to provide information about the property to those interested in preventing its demolition. We have also provided a way for interested individuals to express their interest in this preservation effort or to request information.

In the weeks that follow, specific contact and procedural information will be added to guide individuals interested in helping to save the Mansion. Currently, information is being gathered and renovation/preservation specialists are being contacted .Decisions to destroy historic structures are often made based on incomplete or incorrect information. Experienced preservationists are well aware of the types of information which can lead to unfortunate and irreversible actions.

Those individuals who have enjoyed the Fox, Grant Mansion, The Craigie House (DAR Building), Randolph-Lucas House, Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill, Margaret Mitchell House
The Georgian Terrace, Carriage Works, King Plow Arts Center, 1901 Bank of America Building, 1924 Rich’s Building should also know that for each of them, there were those who strongly believed that the time had come to "let go" and build new.

Fortunately there were also those who believed that there was value in preserving the past for the benefit of future generations. We hope that you will join us and help preserve The Mansion.


Historic preservation is the practice of recognizing, protecting, using and appreciating our nation’s diverse cultural resources so that generations to come may benefit from them. As temporary tenants of this world , it is our responsibility to preserve the beautiful and majestic creations of those before us and to protect, preserve and contribute to that beauty for those who come after us.

Your help is needed to preserve the Fischer Mansion for the enjoyment of future generations.