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and is accessible to and valued by the community. The exterior
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1. Project Description
What is the specific purpose of your project? Describe its scope and goals.
Brief History: Historical documents place our story in the year 1900, only twenty years after the first permanent settler
homesteaded on the present site of Thief River Falls. Surrounding farmland and logging attracted settlers, and a town developed. A
library began to sprout when a few publicly spirited wives of civic leaders decided that a book collection was needed for everyone to
use. As the collection grew, more space was needed and the cornerstone for the Carnegie Library was laid in 1914 with the dedication
one year later. Joseph C. Lutz was the architect with millwork and shelving done by the Thief River Falls Manufacturing Company,
both local firms. Total costs were $17,347.70, with $12,500 donated by Andrew Carnegie and the balance paid by the city. As time
moved on, the Carnegie became crowded and the building was in need of repairs. In 1966, the library moved to a new building and the
Carnegie was leased to other entities. This splendid building would probably have become victim to the wrecking ball several years
ago if not for the dream of a handful of preservationists, which resulted in the building being listed on the National Register in 1983.
To restore the building and make it accessible requires a new roof; brick repointing; excavating around the foundation to install
waterproofing, drain tile and sump pumps; restoring lamp posts and main entry doors; restoring tile in the front entry; adding rear
entrance and elevator; replacing mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems; adding insulation; demolishing suspended ceilings and
walls from prior remodel; installing fire protection and security systems; and restoring woodwork, plaster walls and ceilings, skylight,
and pressed metal ceiling. This proposal is for phase one of the project. We will be asking for funds for the next phase in the second
round of Legacy funding.
Scope of work: Critical items to stabilize the structure and begin making it habitable: Moisture infiltration has done serious damage
to the lower level interior walls and concrete floor. We will excavate around the perimeter and install waterproofing, drain tile and
sump pumps; add exterior insulation to lower heating costs; and backfill and grade to redirect surface water. We will remove the
concrete floor and wood ramp in the lower level; remove the exterior metal stair and door, fill the opening and install new stairs and
retaining wall to basement; shore and protect the walls; install interior drain tile and pour a new reinforced concrete basement slab;
install new toilets, mechanical and plumbing systems, electrical work and security system. We will restore/replace the existing main
front doors and hardware to reduce air infiltration.
Goal for Phase One: To stabilize the historic Carnegie library building in Thief River Falls in accordance with Secretary of the
Interior guidelines for historic structures and to begin the process of making it habitable.
2. Need and Rationale
What research or activity led you to know that this project is needed?
The Thief River Falls’ Carnegie Library is prominently situated at one of the busiest downtown intersections: Main Avenue and
First Street. Unfortunately, its high profile location coupled with its current state of disrepair and abandonment has a negative impact
on the character of the entire central business district of Thief River Falls. It is one of only a handful of buildings in the city of both
historic and architectural significance, but the years have taken their toll on this beautiful building. It has stood empty for the past five
years due to moisture problems, a warped front door that leaves a ½” gap on the side and bottom, and outdated and inadequate
plumbing, heating and mechanical systems. All attempts to lease it have resulted in failure. The investment required to bring it up to
code and make it accessible as well as meeting standards required by today’s tenants are financially out of reach for the City. Severe
cutbacks in Local Government Aid coupled with essential community safety and infrastructure projects have all but eliminated any
hope for City funding for the restoration of this local landmark.
A group of concerned citizens toured the building a few years ago, saw the amount of work required, and poked their heads into the
area above the suspended ceiling to discover that, fortunately, a prior remodeling had not done wholesale damage to the wonderful
coved ceilings, original moldings and skylight. While all were in full agreement that this magnificent treasure should be restored, the
question remained, “How can we gather the funds?” The project stalled.
In spring 2009, the City received a $25,000 grant to assemble an ad hoc group of citizen volunteers to find out what area citizens
care about or are passionate about in moving the community forward. This group of stewards (TRForward.com) created a survey –
completed by over 1,800 citizens – whose results showed one of the concerns to be the need to restore the Carnegie library. In summer
2009, the concerned group of citizens reconvened to come up with a plan for its restoration. When a Thief River Falls Times reporter
covered the City council meeting at which a proposed restoration was discussed, it resulted in a front page article and editorial. Clearly,
the people are passionate about this project. A fund was set up for donations and we have $109,130 to date in matching funds.
Michael J. Burns Architects, Ltd., historic preservation architects and designers of our successful Soo Line Depot restoration, have
drawn up preliminary plans that meet the Secretary of the Interior’s rehab standards and guidelines for historic preservation.
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3. Work Plan and Timetable
Provide a detailed schedule showing the sequence and duration of each task.
Feb. 2010: TRF receives Notice of Award
2/15 – 3/1: Owner Architect Agreement completed and signed
Mar 1 – 31, 2010: Design and Bidding Documents are completed
3/1 – 3/5: On-site verification with engineers. Review meeting with Client regarding Scope of Work,
budget and schedule
3/8 – 3/25: Prepare construction documents and update cost estimate
3/29 – 4/2: Review final bidding documents and cost estimate with client; receive their approval to issue
plans and specs to interested contractors, builders’ exchanges, regulatory agencies, Client.
Apr 1 – 23, 2010: Bidding period
4/1 – 20: Issue plans and specs; clarify questions; issue addenda; prepare bid tabulation form;
4/21 – 30: Assist Client with bid opening; review bid proposals; make recommendation to award; prepare
construction contracts; Client issues Notice to Proceed
May 3, 2010 - August 31, 2010: Construction Period, concluding with a Final Inspection (120 days)
5/3 –7: Preconstruction Meeting and contractor mobilization
5/10 – 8/6: Bi-weekly on-site visits and field observations following by written reports
Shop drawing reviews and processing
Clarifying questions; preparing proposal requests, construction change directives and/or change
orders as needed
Budget monitoring, tracking all changes
August 6 - 10, 2010:
8/6 – 20: Prefinal inspection/walk-through with punchlist
8/23: Issue Certificate of Substantial Completion—performance warranties, Client’s insurance
coverage is effective. All defects in both operating and materials are subject to remedy by the
contractor for 12 months at no extra charge to Client.
8/23 – 8/31: Final Inspection; close-out documents are submitted, reviewed by design team and forwarded to
Client for their records; Certificate for Final Payment may be submitted provided that all
“punchlist” are complete to the Client’s and Architect’s satisfaction. Record documents
(showing all construction related changes) are submitted to Architect for incorporation into the
electronic document files and are in turn submitted to the Client for their records.
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4. Project Personnel
List those who will work on the project, their qualifications, and the specific tasks they will
carry out. If contractors/consultants are to be hired, what qualifications will you require?
Michael J. Burns Architects, Ltd. (MJBA) will serve as principal architects for the Historic Carnegie Library project. MJBA was
founded in 1983 and is a North Dakota Professional Corporation with offices located in a small, renovated historic warehouse in
downtown Moorhead, MN. Principal Michael Burns, AIA, CID, has over 30 years of professional experience in both public and private
sector work. Kerry Peuser, AIA Associate, joined the firm in 1989 and has more than 28 years of experience. Along with Burns and
Peuser, the remaining staff includes another registered architect with 32 years of experience, two interior designers, a senior technician,
four technicians (three are architectural graduates), and two administrative personnel. Senior personnel have been with the firm for
more than 10 years.
MJBA will provide professional services for the Historic Carnegie Library project that will include a feasibility study, architectural
and interior design, architectural planning, historic preservation, renovation and adaptive reuse, historic structures report, historic tax
act design and LEED design services. They are well acquainted with a variety of regulatory design standards and procedures, have
extensive experience working with larger and diverse building committees, and say they “enjoy the challenge of meeting budgets and
constrained time frames.” Throughout the firm’s history, approximately 65% of their work has been for governmental agencies, cities,
counties and public institutions; prior projects include churches, higher education facilities, county buildings, schools, residential, and
healthcare.
All work contracts will be placed for bid and contractors will be required to have historic building preservation experience and
knowledge of the most current architectural conservation technology.
A local project manager will oversee the general day-to-day activities and will serve as the liaison between MJBA, the contractors,
and the City to keep all stakeholders informed of progress.
5. Evaluation
Describe your project’s outcomes and your plan for measuring results. How will you know the project has succeeded?
Outcomes for Phase One:
1) The building is stabilized.
2) Air leakage through the main door is eliminated.
3) Moisture problem in lower level is rectified.
4) Air quality is increased.
Plan for Measuring Results:
1) The building will remain on the National Register because of sensitive restoration;
2) The amount of air leakage through the front door will be reduced by 100% as measured by an environmental
monitoring kit borrowed from the MN Historical Society;
3) The amount of moisture leakage into the lower level will be reduced by 100% as measured by visual
inspections and moisture meters.
4) The odor problem resulting from moisture infiltration over the years will be reduced as measured by pre- and
post-surveys.
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6. Enduring Value and Sustainability
In what ways will the project have a lasting impact? Describe your capacity to carry on the work beyond the life of the
grant.
Having the Carnegie Library listed on the National Register speaks for its enduring value. In its original incarnation, it has already
had a lasting impact on one famous individual: Gary Paulsen, one of the most important writers of young adult literature today and
Newbery Honor winner for three of his novels. A native of Thief River Falls, Paulsen describes the Carnegie Library as the most
important factor in his life.
“Books saved my life. First reading them, then writing them . . . A few years later, when I was thirteen, another woman, a librarian,
gave me another book and I consider every good thing that has ever happened to me since then a result of that woman handing me that
book. I’d been wandering the streets of the small Minnesota town we lived in one bitter winter evening, waiting for the drunks in the
bars to get juiced. I sold newspapers, trying to scrape together a little money so that I could buy better clothes, believing, as kids do,
that the right clothes might somehow lift me from my wretchedly unpopular social life. And if I waited for the men who hung around
in the bars to get a few drinks in them, I could hustle them for extra change. I stopped in the library to warm up. The librarian noticed
me, called me over, and asked if I wanted a library card. Then she handed me a card with my name on it and gave me a book. Later
that night back at home, or what passed for home—a crummy apartment in the bad part of town—I took the book, a box of crackers,
and a jar of grape jelly down to the basement, to a hideaway I’d created behind the furnace where someone had abandoned a creaky
old armchair under a bare light bulb. I sat in the corner, eating jelly-smeared crackers, plodding through the book. It took me forever to
read. I was such a poor reader that, by the time I’d finished a page, I’d have forgotten what I’d read on the page before and I’d have to
go back. That first book must have taken me over a month to finish, hunched over the pages late at night. I wish I could remember the
name of that first book—I can’t even remember what it was about. What I do remember about that evening at the library was that it
marked the first of many nights the librarian would give me a book. “Here,” she’d say, handing me a few battered volumes, “I think
you’ll like these.” She would hand select books that she thought would interest me—Westerns, mysteries, survival tales, science
fiction, Edgar Rice Burroughs. I would take them home to hide in the basement and read; I’d bring them back and we’d talk about
them, and she’d give me more books. But she wasn’t just giving me books, she was giving me ... everything. She gave me the first hint
I’d ever had in my entire life that there was something other than my drunken parents screaming at each other in the kitchen. She
handed me a world where I wasn’t going to get beaten up by the school bullies. She showed me places where it didn’t hurt all the time.
I read terribly at first but as I did more of it, the books became more a part of me and within a short time they gave me a life, a look at
life outside myself that made me look forward instead of backward.”
In its restored grandeur, the historic Carnegie library will have lasting impact as a public space through which the City and
surrounding area can be promoted, while maintaining its original flavor. Bookcases will be built surrounding the main floor fireplace
to make it reminiscent of the past, but to also provide exhibit and display space. The original “gentlemen’s smoking room” on the
lower level will become a board room/conference room. A sound business plan has been developed to sustain the structure. There will
be a minimum of three offices to lease on the main floor. The Chamber of Commerce will be the major tenant under a 20-year lease
agreement; the Convention & Visitor’s Bureau and Regional Arts Council as other possibilities. Tenants will provide the major source
of revenue that will cover all expenses associated with the building with enough left over that monies can be set aside to prepare for
any larger maintenance issues that might arise. Additional revenue streams will come from renting the large room on the lower level
for meetings (originally the room for “ladies’ clubs”) and the main floor fireplace area for receptions, lectures, teas, or other events.
On a daily basis, people will gather in the main floor public space for coffee and small snacks while they sit in front of the fire, read,
have conversation or peruse the art, cultural or historic exhibits on display. A permanent display will pay respect to Gary Paulsen and
the librarians who served in this building. Thief River Falls is a magnet arts school and its students will have an outstanding and very
visible space in which to display their art. The Red Lake tribe will also be approached for cultural exhibits that will increase cultural
appreciation and understanding. Paintings, sculptures, quilts and other artwork displays will feature local and regional artists. Classes
and workshops will be held in the lower level for new or rising artists.
Local history teachers will utilize the lesson plan “Carnegie Libraries: The Future Made Bright,” developed by the National Park
Service as part of its “Teaching with Historic Places” program so that students will know and understand this important piece of
history in their midst. Plans are underway for an all-school reunion in 2012. There couldn’t be a greater gift for returning alumni than
seeing the relit lamps on the front steps of their beloved Carnegie beckoning them to enter and see once again the place that Andrew
Carnegie called “the best possible gift for a community, since it gives people the opportunity to improve themselves.”
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SCOPE OF WORK FORM
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY GRANTS OFFICE
The Scope of Work form is used to determine whether the proposed work meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the
Treatment of Historic Properties, a requirement of the grants program. The Standards are a set of established common sense
guidelines that consider the historic nature and character-defining features of buildings/structures when recommending treatments for
their preservation. The Standards state that deteriorated historic features shall be repaired whenever possible. Where the severity of
deterioration requires replacement, the new feature should match the old in design, composition, color, and texture, whenever possible.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE GRANTS OFFICE SCOPE OF WORK FORM:
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PRESERVATION WORK. A separate row should be used to describe each work item. In the left block,
identify the architectural feature requiring work and indicate whether the feature described is original to the building, was added at a
later date, or is new construction. Give the approximate date of the feature. Describe its physical condition. Indicate the photograph
or drawing numbers that show the feature described. Please include historic photos, if available. In the right block, explain in detail
the preservation work to be undertaken on the feature. List drawings, marked photographs, or catalog specification page numbers that
show the preservation work.
REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR COMMON PROJECT TYPES:
MASONRY
Photographs of existing masonry and mortar.
For Repointing: Mortar specifications. Existing mortar must be tested. Replacement mortar must match the historic mortar in
composition, texture, color, and joint profile.
For Cleaning: Technical specifications for product and method.
WINDOWS AND DOORS
Close-up/detail photographs and/or drawings of existing windows/doors and trim profile showing condition and configuration.
Manufacturer specification sheet for replacement window/door showing head, jamb, and sill details and section.
Must include information on elevation, muntins (if applicable), type of material (e.g. wood, aluminum), screens/storms, finish (e.g.
painted), and glass type (e.g. single-pane, low-e, thermo-pane).
HVAC REPLACEMENT AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
Manufacturer specification sheet for new unit or system.
Plan of installation, including locations of equipment, piping, vents. Describe any elements that will be visible from inside or outside
of the building and any building features that must be altered to accommodate the new unit or system.
ROOFS
Photographs and documentation of existing roofing.
Manufacturer’s product description of replacement roofing (to include type of material, exposure).
RAMP INSTALLATION
Photograph of proposed location for ramp/lift.
Plan view and elevation drawing of ramp.
EXAMPLES:
NUMBER Architectural feature facade brick
Approximate date of feature: ca. 1880 Describe work and impact on existing feature:
Describe existing feature and its condition: Selectively hand clean deteriorated joints. Test mortar and
Hard pressed red brick with butter joints in good condition. repoint to match color, texture, strength, composition, and joint
Mortar mostly sound, but deteriorated and missing around width of the historic (see spec. p. 33-35); chemically clean graffiti
downspout at east end of facade. Some graffiti at first floor. from 1st floor piers (see spec. p. 30-31.
Photo no. 3, 6 Drawing No. ________
NUMBER Architectural feature main staircase
Approx. date of feature: ca. 1880/unknown Describe work and impact on existing feature:
Describe existing feature and its condition: Replace missing balusters with matching pieces. Sand painted
Original stair exists between 1st and 3rd floors. Some balusters banisters and balusters and varnish. Replace treads as needed.
missing and treads worn. Later stair from 3rd to 8th floors. Sand and paint stairs. Retain later stair as is.
Photo no. 9, 10 Drawing No. A-12
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No. Architectural feature Foundation Walls/Drainage Describe work and impact on existing feature:
1 Remove and store all shrubbery that is in good condition. Excavate
Approximate date of feature 1915/Unknown
around the entire perimeter of the building's foundation down to the
Describe existing feature and its condition: bottom of the footings. Clean foundation walls of all dirt and other
Exterior walls are approximately 12" thick, cast-in-place concrete materials; install 60 mil, self-adhering sheet overlapping joints by at
and good condition; the subgrade condition has not been verified least 2-1/2"; install 2" extruded insulation over the waterproofing and
but is assumed to be in good condition structurally as well. No keeping the top of the board about 4" below the finish grade. Draintile
waterproofing and drainage system has been installed. shall be AASHTO M252; ABS, corrugated, slotted, 4" diameter with
filter fabric wrap. Install washed drainage pearock, graded from 3/4"
to 1-1/2". Install backfill with existing soils or new that meet
AASHTO M145 and compact to meet Standard Proctor of 95%.
Install 6 " topsoil and reseed areas and reinstall shrubs.
Photo no. 5, 6, 7, 8 Drawing no A2
No. Architectural feature Interior Foundation Walls Describe work and impact on existing feature:
2 Approximately the bottom 5'-0" of the plaster surfaces shall be
Approximate date of feature 1915
removed to the concrete substrate. If additional areas exhibit signs of
Describe existing feature and its condition: the water infiltration within the wall cavity (where the wood lath
Walls are plaster on wood lath attached to the concrete walls. exists) remove those additional portions to the concrete substrate.
Most rooms have a wainscot of inexpensive wood paneling. Allow these wall areas to thoroughly dry out and follow with two
Much of the original wood base has been removed however it sprayed applications of household bleach and water mixture to
remains in the center corridor adjacent to the stairs. The prevent the growth of mold. Apply new lath to the concrete substrate
condition of the walls and finishes is poor. The existing original and plaster that matches the existing adjacent material in texture,
wood base is in fair condition. composition and style. Feather the patches to the existing surfaces to
obscure the areas of patching. Following the curing and drying of the
plaster apply three coats of paint in colors that match the original color
Photo no. 5, 6, 7, 8, 13 Drawing no A2 of the space.
No. Architectural feature Basement - concrete floor Describe work and impact on existing feature:
3 Remove walls shown to be removed and shore existing walls to
Approximate date of feature 1915/Unknown
remain following the removal of all original wood base and door trim
Describe existing feature and its condition: to prevent damage during the demolition and replacement of the
The concrete floor slab is broken and spalling in many locations. concrete floor slab. Remove the concrete floor, floor drains, underslab
A floor drain is located in the middle of the large gathering room plumbing and compacted fill to the undisturbed soil below. Allow the
and in the northwest corner and both floors slope toward the entire area to dry out. Install new 4" PVC, corrugated draintile around
drains. The floor is heaving in numerous locations and is damp the interior perimeter of the footing and connect to the sump. Install
causing the floor tile (both vinyl composition and vinyl asbestos) underslab plumbing rough-ins as required to meet floor plan design
to loosen. The condition is poor. shown on the drawings. Install new compacted granular fill. Install
steel reinforcing over 6 mil poly vapor barrier. Install reinforced 4"
concrete floor slab to original elevations to match the bottom stair
Photo no. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Drawing no A2 riser and the sills of the walls that remain in place. (continued below)
No. Architectural feature Concrete floor (continued) Describe work and impact on existing feature:
4 Trowel finish. Reinstall stored wood base and door trim. All new
Approximate date of feature 1915/Unknown
trim shall match the profile and sizes of the original trim. Install new
Describe existing feature and its condition: walls, matching paneled doors, hardware and matching frames for
toilet rooms. Install new plumbing fixtures, casework, toilet
accessories, lighting, ventilation. Plumbing, ventilation and electrical
needs are described separately.
Photo no. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Drawing no A2
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No. Architectural feature Main Avenue Concrete Stair Describe work and impact on existing feature:
5 Remove stair section and modify granular base material as needed
Approximate date of feature ca. 1996
prior to reinserting the step so that it aligns and is level with the
Describe existing feature and its condition: adjacent step section.
The concrete step section adjacent to the city sidewalk is in good
condition but is out of alignment with the adjacent step section.
Photo no. 14 Drawing no A1, A3
No. Architectural feature Mechanical Room Stair Describe work and impact on existing feature:
6 The stair entry must be demolished in its entirety to permit the
Approximate date of feature 1915/Unknown
installation of the new handicapped accessible toilets, which
Describe existing feature and its condition: replace both the original basement and the upper floor toilets.
Existing concrete retaining wall and poured in place concrete Remove the existing door and frame. Fill opening with matching
steps are in fair to poor condition. The original steel pipe railing concrete, which shall be doweled into the existing adjacent
is in fair condition. The floor drain at the base of the stairs does foundation wall. Add continuous caulking around the entire
not function and the concrete slab is in poor condition. perimeter of the filled area.
Photo no. 15 Drawing no A2, A3, A4
No. Architectural feature New Mechanical Rm. Access Describe work and impact on existing feature:
7 Remove and existing steel fire escape. Secure the escape door on
Approximate date of feature 2010
the Main Floor by screwing the door shut making it inoperable.
Describe existing feature and its condition: The door opening shall be removed and the opening filled with
This does not exist at this time and will replace the old access that matching masonry and interior finishes in the second phase of
was located on the East side of the building. work. Relocate mechanical condensing units adjacent to west side
of the new foundation. Excavate for and install a new concrete
footing and 12" thick foundation at the location shown on the
drawing. Install the salvaged steel guardrail and install metal grids
between the rails to meet current building code requirements.
Pour new cast-in-place reinforced concrete stairs from grade to the
basement floor. Install a floor drain and connect it to the sump
Photo no. 6, 11, 15, 16 Drawing no A2, A4 drainage system. (continued below)
No. Architectural feature New Mechanical Rm. Access Describe work and impact on existing feature:
8 At existing window opening cut out the remaining foundation wall
Approximate date of feature 2010
to install the new insulated painted, steel door into Mechanical
Describe existing feature and its condition: room.
Photo no. 6, 11, 15, 16 Drawing no A2, A4
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No. Architectural feature Mechanical Systems Describe work and impact on existing feature:
9 Reuse existing water meter and water line for domestic water. STub
Approximate date of feature ca. 1990
in a new 2" domestic water line for future use. Stub in a new 4"
Describe existing feature and its condition: water line for future fire suppression system. Provide new plumbing
Water line enters the building under the main stairs and is 3/4" fixtures for the basement rest rooms and connect to the existing
and meter is 5/8" size. They are too small to meet current needs sanitary waste, vent. The gas meter shall be located near its current
for a new fire suppression system and flush valve water closets. location but this will require coordination with the new stair and the
The natural gas meter is located on the north side of the basement condensing units relocation. Relocate the water heater to an elevated
and serves the 3 forced air furnaces. A 15-gallon water heater is platform in the Mechanical Room. No change of location for the
located in the mechanical room. A sump pump (continued below) sump pump is anticipated.
New exhaust unit shall be installed in the Toilet Rooms.
(continued below)
Photo no. 11, 17, 18, 19, 20 Drawing no N/A
No. Architectural feature Mechanical Systems Describe work and impact on existing feature:
10 Existing furnaces shall remain but may need to be resized and
Approximate date of feature ca. 1990
replaced to provide adequate heating to the entire building but that
Describe existing feature and its condition: will be done in a future phase. Provide required fresh air ventilation
is located in the center of the mechanical room. Three 92% to the furnaces. If interruptible service is desired, then electric
efficient furnaces provide heating and cooling. Three air-cooled elements can be installed in the new furnaces.
condensing units sit adjacent to the north side of the foundation The future fire suppression system shall be installed to meet the
for air conditioning. No outside air ventilation exists. Additional building code and shall be located in the Mechanical Room.
heating is provided by wall-mounted electric baseboard units. No
fire protection exists.
Photo no. 11, 17, 18, 19, 20 Drawing no N/A
Architectural feature Electrical Systems Describe work and impact on existing feature:
No. 11
Approximate date of feature ca. 1990 Remove all existing electrical service gear. Install new 208/3-phase
service and replace all existing panels with new. The 3-phase power
Describe existing feature and its condition: is required for the future elevator.
Power is 240/120 volts, single-phase with multiple main Remove all baseboard heating units and associated wiring on the
disconnecting and overcurrent protective devices (200 amp and walls in the Basement. The units and respected wiring shall remain
100 amp boxes). Electric heat is powered by two 150 amp panels on the Main Level at this time.
to accommodate the building's "interruptible" heat. Much of the Provide only new lighting in the Toilet Rooms and install egress
wiring is metal-sheathed and surface mounted. Lighting is mostly signage and lighting in the Basement to meet building codes.
2 x 4 lay-in troffer fluorescent. (continued below) Upgrading the lighting components in the two main entrance pole
fixtures may be done provided money is left in the budget; otherwise
it will be done at a future time.
Photo no. 11, 21, 22 Drawing no N/A (continued below)
No. Architectural feature Electrical Systems Describe work and impact on existing feature:
12 The basic componentry of the fire alarm and smoke detection
Approximate date of feature ca. 1990
systems shall be installed and shall be large enough to complete the
Describe existing feature and its condition: entire project.
Basement lighting is surface-mounted directly to the pressed
metal ceiling which has caused damage to the ceiling surface. Exit
signage and lighting do not comply with current building codes.
The marble and cast iron post mounted light fixtures at the
building's entrance are in fair condition may operate. There is no
fire alarm, smoke detection systems.
Photo no. 11, 21, 22 Drawing no N/A
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No. Architectural feature Front Entrance Doors Describe work and impact on existing feature:
13 Replace vertical framing members with new treated members that
Approximate date of feature 1915/Unknown
match the profile and dimensions of the existing pieces. Rebuild
Describe existing feature and its condition: bulkhead sections of doors and sidelights and restore all exposed
Features a projecting entrance pavilion with double, wood doors wood components. All exterior wood sections shall be painted to
and leaded glass sidelights and transoms. Stone surrounds the match the original paint color. Repair all hardware to good
doors with the incised name, "Public Library" above the doors. working condition as required.
The wood frame, doors and hardware are in poor condition
making the doors very difficult to operate and secure.
Photo no. 24, 25, 26 ,27 Drawing no A3
No. Architectural feature Future Project Addition Describe work and impact on existing feature:
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Approximate date of feature unknown
Describe existing feature and its condition:
Not complete at this time. For information purposes only.
Photo no. 28, 29, 30, 31 Drawing no N/A
No. Architectural feature Describe work and impact on existing feature:
15
Approximate date of feature
Describe existing feature and its condition:
Photo no. Drawing no
No. Architectural feature Describe work and impact on existing feature:
16
Approximate date of feature
Describe existing feature and its condition:
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1. Library under construction 2. Completed Library—post 1915
3. Main Street View, ca. 2005 4. East Elevation View, ca. 2005
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5. NE Corner of Foundation 6. North Elevation of Foundation
7. Basement Interior at Lg. Meeting looking SE 8. Water damaged plaster at Basement Exterior Walls
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9. Basement floor @ NW corner 10. South Entry Interior 11. Mechanical Room Interior looking East
12. Typical Wood Base & Door Plinth 13. Basement Interior in Lg. Meeting Rm. Looking West
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14. Main Street Concrete Stair requiring resetting 15. Existing Mech. Rm. Stair & Steel Railing
16. Steel Stair to be removed; condensing units to be relocated
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Pipe connection to
water meter below
17. Existing Water Meter 18. Water Line to Street
19. Water Heater and 3 Furnaces 20. Gas Meter on North Wall
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21. Electrical panels on South Wall of Mechanical Rm 22. Electric Baseboard units
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24. Front Entrance 25. Door/Transom Head/Jamb
26. Door Head and Closer 27. Door Threshold and Jamb
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28. View from Northeast — Final Project Rendering 29. View from Southeast — Final Project Rendering
30. View from East Parking Lot — Final Project Rendering 31. View from Northeast — Final Project Rendering
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