[MassHistPres] reservoir gatehouse restoration

[Merrimack Valley Preservation Group]

1. Are there historic photos which show the original door?

2. Never sandblast.There are several types of masonry restoration cleaners.
Sample areas should be used to exhibit cleaning performance on each type of
brickwork, stonework or masonry.
See specifications for stone masonry cleaning-Section 04300 which should be
available through MHC or AIA

Martha Briggs
MVPG, Inc.

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[mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu]On Behalf Of William Shaw
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 9:47 AM
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Subject: [MassHistPres] reservoir gatehouse restoration


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.