[MassHistPres] reservoir gatehouse restoration

[Allan S. Galper]

Bill:

In addition to the examples at the Chestnut Hill reservoir that others
have mentioned, the reservoir at the top of Fisher Hill in Brookline has
a similar structure, although it has not been restored.

Allan Galper
Newton Centre

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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.


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