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Public Rental of the Bowen House
GUIDELINES FOR USE OF THE BOWEN HOUSE
Agreement FormThe name, The Bowen House, when used in this document refers to the entire property, including the house and grounds.
The user assumes liability for the actions and omissions of all its guests, hired agents and their employees while in/or about The Bowen House.
The Bowen House includes; lawn and gardens, front and back porches, six (6) downstairs rooms, kitchen facilities with refrigerator and range, chairs for approximately fifty (50), limited flatware and china. The piano is not considered part of this agreement unless specified in the contract.
The Bowen House can be used by the day (12 hours) or half day (6 hours). Stipends for use are as follows with a required deposit of ½ of the cost prior to use:
Half day, one room, no kitchen Half day, entire house Half day, entire house and grounds Full day, entire house Full day, entire house and grounds Set-up time is contained in rental hours unless otherwise specified in the contract.
Movement of furnishings in The Bowen House is not allowed unless specified in the contract. The piano is never to be moved.
Linens are not provided by The Bowen House.
Candles are not to be used.
Decorations that are used must be removed by the user, but no tape is to be used on any painted surface.
Alcoholic beverages are permitted, but nothing illegal or immoral will be tolerated such as public drunkenness, sale of beverages without permit, or drinking by minors, etc. Outdoor consumption of alcohol is limited to the porch and yard at the east side of the house. No glass beverage containers are permitted outside. The user must supervise these matters with their own guests, otherwise The Bowen House is legally charged to do so.
No rice is to be thrown on or around the property. Birdseed may be used at curbside only.
Because of the historic and intrinsic value of The Bowen House, no smoking will be permitted in The Bowen House at any time.
The Bowen House has limited off-street parking. Users are asked to refrain from using The First Presbyterian Church’s parking area but may obtain permission from the Mutual Federal Savings Bank for use of that parking lot. Use of The Bowen House is agreed upon with the understanding that the user must put the house and grounds back in proper order immediately after use; grounds cleaned of litter, chairs, tables and furniture the way it was found, floors swept, spills mopped, tables and countertops wiped, doors closed and locked. All users must supply adequate refuse and recycling containers (for cans and/or Styrofoam cups) and must bag such and place outside the rear kitchen door.
The Bowen House must be vacated by 10:00 P.M. with the exception of caterers and cleaning personnel. Doors must be locked at this time.
Abuse of The Bowen House will result in forfeiture of deposit and full damage charges, and subject refusal to book further engagements.
To rent The Bowen House contact Rita Jones at (740) 385-0344.
196 N. Market St.
P.O. Box 342
Logan, OH 43138
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