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Zach Wilkinson/Daily NewsDamage to Colfaxâs historic Perkins House has pushed extensive restoration work, including improvements to its brick foundation and interior walls as cracks and tears worsen inside the home built in 1886. The homeâs exterior has already seen upgrades, such as the inclusion of the McGregor Garden, which is named after the Whitman County Historical Societyâs founder, Norma McGregor.
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Zach Wilkinson/Daily NewsPerkins House Coordinator Nancy Rothwell points to a framed sample of original wallpaper that is displayed in the hallway of the home. Although the pattern slightly differs, the restored wallpaper has maintained the same colors as the original.