May 2004 we launched our Friends of Jipp Plan to save .Click
here to see initial plan.
June 2004 we received a $2,500 3 to 1 challenge grant from the
Riverboat Development Authority (RDA) to help stabilize
and mothball the Jipp.
August 2004 we raised over $7,500 from neighbors in support of
saving the Jipp. Click here to see Friends of Jipp donations.
September 2004 we received a $5,500 Emergency grant from the State
Historical Society of Iowa. Click
here to see SHSI Emergency grant request.
November 2004 we received a United Neighbors award for the
saving of the Jipp. Click
here.
November 2004 we completed our phase one stabilization and
mothballing the Jipp for the winter.
December 2004 the Jipp is removed from the Davenport Demolition list.
Click here.
March 2005 we received a $49,150 Historical Site Preservation
Grant for the SHSI.
Click
here to see our grant
application.
Click here
to see the award.
March 2005 we received letter of support from the Davenport
Historical Preservation Commission. Click
here.
May 2005 we received a $35,000 match grant from the Riverboat Development
Authority. Click
here to see our grant application.
June 2005 Started Phase Two construction.
August 2005 completed cedar roof.
September 2005 Rebuilt store floor and loading dock.
December 2005 Completed initial store front.
