[MassHistPres] reservoir gatehouse restoration

[William Shaw]

In Hopkinton, we (the Historical Commission) are preparing to restore a 
small, brick gatehouse structure at the WhiteHall Reservoir, c. 1920, to its 
original grandeur (photo attached).

We've approached several contractors about restoration work, but have a few 
unanswered questions - any help from the listserv?

1.  What type of door would have been typical for a public utility building 
of this period?
2.  Would sandblasting represent a threat to the longevity of the exterior 
brick and stonework?
3.  Any other restored reservoir or pump station buildings in Mass that 
might serve as an example?

Thanks!

Bill Shaw.

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