By Tricia Kimmel
Restoration plans are moving forward on the soon-to-be improved Little Jewell Country Club. Liese Building Moving, working alongside a crew from general contractor Rock Bottom, has initiated the lift and move of the community dance hall to its new crawl-space foundation at 76 Main Street in Turner, Montana.
With the move complete, progress can move rapidly. Following the initial straightening and strengthening, truss retrofit, and removal of the old siding, the main structure will receive spray-foam insulation all around, new insulated roof panels, steel siding and roof, doors and windows, as well as two new additions on the north and west sides. Interior work will follow, replacing all the inside sheeting and re-finishing work on the floor and stage, as well as installation of electrical and a geothermal HVAC system. Lastly, landscaping completion will provide an outdoor dance and recreation area.
Because the Country Club has such an interesting history, a documentary is in the works to preserve the story of the old building from its beginning through the next beginning chapter. Anyone with historical information that can be included about the structure is encouraged to reach out at (406)399-3909.
Although the project must go through a major transformation, Kimmel Ag Partners is taking steps to ensure the building will serve the Turner community well for generations and decades to come, and excited to be able to use the building by summer’s end.