By Gord Bowes, News staff

Auchmar Manor is getting nearly $50,000 worth of repairs.

The front and rear entrances of the historic west Mountain mansion are currently being restored, as are the harling stucco and underlying masonry, said Jennifer Kaye, the city’s acting director of culture.

Eavestrough and roof repairs are being done to ensure water runs away from the structure, and some conservation of woodwork around doors and windows is also underway.

“Mostly this is about stabilizing,” said Kaye, and not restoring the century-and-a-half-old structure.

The work, which is costing about $47,000, is expected to be completed by year’s end. Heritage Mill, AM Roofing, Acanthus Plastering and Heritage Brick and Stone are doing the work.

Auchmar was built in 1854 by Isaac Buchanan and is often referred to as the Dundurn Castle of the Mountain. The City of Hamilton acquired the 10-acre estate in 1999.

The city and and the Mountain Heritage Society are trying to raise about $6 million to restore the estate to its original glory.