The original Theiss family house was moved to Wunderlich Farm May 17 and is now being restored to resemble its original condition.
When renovations are complete, in about six to eight months, it will house inventory for Wunderlich Farm and be a historical site for tours, said Steve Baird, Klein ISD historian.
Workers are in the process of removing sheetrock from the inside of the house and reinstalling the shiplap board, Baird said. The back wall, which was damaged to remove a structure attached to the house, is being restored. Power and an alarm system will be installed as well as a new roof and air conditioning.
“We have to have air conditioning donated or purchased so we can run air through the property because of all of the inventory that will be in there,” Baird said.
While he estimates the house will be ready for visitors by the middle of next year, Baird said he is trying to expedite the process. There are many details to consider, he said.
“It’s just going to depend a lot on how much it’s going to cost to get the back wall done and power [installed] and things of that nature,” he said.
In addition to the house, the original smokehouse that goes with the house is in the process of renovations and will be showcased as well, Baird said.
The Theiss house was donated by the Jiral family, who bought the land from the Theiss’ in the 1960s. Glenn Jiral and his family lived in the house until recently.