[MassHistPres] reservoir gatehouse restoration

[paris_4ever]

Greetings, I'm in the process of exploring, with the owners of a private cemetery, the possible restoration of a 1875 Winter Crypt in Danvers, Ma. I have approached the local vocational school's Masonry Department who's Director has agreed to perform that part of the reconstruction as it's a "civil, not private" project. Because the Winter Crypt is approximately 20' x 9' it's small enough to do between other bigger jobs that the senior class will perform as part of their requirements to graduate. Any masonry cost is expected to be waived and should additional bricks be needed then a local developer has also agreed to assist on the project as well. I hope this helps you find a similar solution. Walter SherwoodDanvers Preservation Commission Member--- On Wed 05/10, William Shaw < willsshaw at msn.com > wrote:From: William Shaw [mailto: willsshaw at msn.com]To: masshistpres at cs.umb.eduCc: MHo12345 at aol.comDate: Wed, 10 May 2006 09:47:05 -0400Subject: [MassHistPres] reservoir 
gatehouse restorationIn 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.Attachment: MVC-009S.JPG (54.85KB)_______________________________________________MassHistPres mailing listMassHistPres at cs.umb.eduhttp://mailman.cs.umb.edu/mailman/listinfo/masshistpres

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