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LINDERMANN LIBRARY
CLIENT
MGA Partners Architects
LOCATION
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
STRUCTURE
The original portion of Linderman Library, built in 1877, was designed by Philadelphia Architect, Addision Hutton. A major gothic style addition was added in 1929, surrounding all sides of the original building except its rotunda on the south side. The library houses the Humanities collection and is a campus landmark.
CHALLENGE
S. Harris & Co. was retained in early 2004 as the Historic Preservation Consultants on the project.
SCOPE OF SERVICE
- Survey and document the existing exterior envelope and roof plan.
- Assess and provide recommendations for the exterior windows.
- Develop and document the exterior restoration work.
SOLUTION
- We surveyed and produced documentation of the exterior building elevations and roof plans, including measured drawings and a written report.
- We evaluated the exterior windows and documented repairs, restoration, and remedies for condensation and heat loss problems.
- We produced a detailed schedule and profile drawings of each window type and locations, which are keyed to the elevation drawings.
- We developed and documented specifications for the exterior restoration work, including roof repair, masonry repair and repointing, and historic door restoration.
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