The initial phase of repairs to the run-down governor's mansion in Springfield is just about complete.
Architect Jeff Evans, who's coordinating the project as a volunteer , says it was in bad shape.
"The roof has been replaced. We've got about a week's worth of work to finish up odds and ends,” Evans said. “The leaks have stopped. There's no more water infiltration. The next thing will be just to complete the rest of the rehabilitation."
That later rehab will include fixing stairs, making an elevator usable, and applying fresh coats of paint. So far, the repairs total about a half million dollars and are paid by private donations.
Evans says no real work had been done on the mansion for 45 years.
