With all our posts as of late regarding Heurich House you can tell that we’re fans of trying to save it from being sold (and very possibly gutted) for private use. Interest expense on the house has risen over $150,000 in the past two years, thus exceeding the budget of the Heurich House Foundation, the not-for-profit 501(c)(3) that holds the house in the public interest. Due to having defaulted on the rising interest payments, the foundation needs to raise $250,000 by February 15th in order to remain open to the public.

This upcoming Friday, February 3, 2006, please come and become acquainted with the beautiful piece of history that the Foundation is desperately trying to keep open to the public, as well as the intricate and gorgeous wood carvings hand-crafted by DCist co-founder Mike Grass’ great-great grandfather.

From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. there will be an open house at Heurich House. Please join DCist there around 6:30 p.m.; the Foundation is requesting a $5 donation at the door. After the tour, DCist will be heading over to Buffalo Billiards to grab some beer and raise some more money.