22)   FIRST GRANT!  - December 6, 2000
           The Torrington Area Foundation for Public Giving awards the Historical Society a $2,900 grant for the purpose of hiring a historic building expert and to get help with applying for National Register for Historic Places designation.  The expert will inspect the building and complete a written report on historical aspects, general guidance on a plan of restoration and advice on how to stabilize the building from further damage.