The space in Aberdeen, Washington, where Kurt Cobain grew up, has been officially identified as a historic site. As announced through the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, the construction has joined its “heritage registry” of culturally significant buildings. with the aim of returning it to its original state in the works.
Built in 1923, the one-and-a-half-story space inhabited by the leader of Nirvana from 1968 to 1984. The current co-owner, Lee Bacon, purchased the assets of Cobain’s circle of relatives in 2018 and began restoring it. in a time thereafter . . .
Bacon now tells Rolling Stone that the recovery is “90 to 95 percent” complete. Most of the rooms feature original furnishings and facilities from the “70s era”, while the exterior will be decorated to recreate the original look.
“Our purpose is to make the space a quarterly allowance for young people and Kurt’s career, with details of the museum,” Bacon adds. “The next bankruptcy is how to get there. ” Local zoning regulations will save you the space to set up a full-time committed museum, but there are loose personal tours on the horizon, with plans to open next spring.
Kurt Cobain’s sister, Kim Cobain, is also supporting the project. “I love being worried and contributing,” she told Rolling Stone. “I’m very pleased and I that Lee and Dani took this 3 years ago. “
While it’s rare for a house from years of formation to be considered the “Heritage Registry,” Allyson Brooks, executive director of the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, says the resolution is unanimous: “Everyone on the board identified the importance of the place. “
Cobain’s legacy has also skyrocketed the value of his non-public belongings at auction in recent years, with his iconic green cardigan, Unplugged MTV guitar and self-portraits sold for thousands of dollars. year for $13,800.