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ASBURY PARK - THE STONE PONY CLIENT Madison Marquette Realty Service LOCATION Asbury Park, New Jersey STRUCTURE The legendary Stone Pony, located at 913 Ocean Avenue in Asbury Park, New Jersey, is one of the nation’s best known music venues. Since 1974, the one-story building has been a victim of technological upgrades and remodeling without the removal of pre-existing systems. As layers of the existing building fabric were peeled back, abandoned sound systems, electrical conduits, and mechanical systems were revealed. The building is constructed of reinforced concrete lintels and masonry pilasters. There is a clay tile parapet, with timber first floor and roof framing. All of the window openings have been covered, creating a completely enclosed dungeon-like atmosphere…perfect for the live music performances offered. CHALLENGE We were retained in the fall of 2008 to investigate the displacement of the roof structure. This immediately led to the condemnation of the building. The roof was near total collapse. Upon removal of the drop-panel ceiling, dozens of fractured timber roof framing members were discovered. All performances had to be temporarily relocated to the Wonder Bar and the Paramount Theater during the reconstruction. Work needed to be completed as soon as possible. The Stone Pony was up and running within forty days of closing the building. SCOPE OF SERVICE
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