AVON – The plaque that will soon adorn the base of the famous white horse has been delivered and will soon be the capstone to a restoration project that has been in the works for more than two years. Robert Westfall of the Avon Historical society spoke to the Avon Town Board in May 2015 and after a series of discussions received unanimous approval to spend up to $3,500 for the preservation of the base of the statue. Westfall told the board … [Read more...]
Town of Avon Approves up to $3,500 for White Horse Facelift
AVON — The Town Board voted unanimously to spend revenue that will preserve the base of the White Horse, an iconic statue for Avon. Robert Westfall of the Avon Historical society spoke to the Avon Town Board during Thursday's Board meeting and after a series of discussions received unanimous approval to spend up to $3,500 for the preservation of the base of the statue. "The white horse sustained more damage than had before with the hard … [Read more...]
Legendary White Horse of Avon Desperate for New Shoes
AVON — The White Horse, a cultural and historical gem that has stood proudly on the corner of Route 5-20 and 15 since 1930, has, according to the Avon Town Board, been mired in decay over the past few years and is in serious need of repair. On October 9, Robert Westfall, the President of the Avon Preservation and Historical Society, along with the Historical Society's Curator, James Brewer, met with the Town Board requesting an update on the … [Read more...]