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Founding Director of Ruthmere and current chairman of the Ruthmere Foundation, Robert B. Beardsley recounts some of the interesting challenges faced in the early years of Ruthmere's restoration. Robert is a lifelong historic preservationist and has restored many historic homes, including a Portuguese Castle. He currently resides in Florida, making frequent trips to Elkhart to provide advice and guidance in the further development of Ruthmere Foundation projects.
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