HISTORIC STRUCTURE REPORT PREPARED FOR: Livingston County Historical Society 30 Center Street Geneseo, NY 14454

Livingston County Historical Museum 30 Center Street, Geneseo, NY

PREPARED BY: Clinton Brown Company Architecture pc 653 Main Street, Suite 104 Buffalo, NY 14203

In cooperation with: Barbara P. Moore Conservation Consultant 2 Lacoma Lane Pittsford, NY 14534

This project is funded in part by:

A grant from the NYS Office of Parks,

Recreation and Historic Preservation

through Title 9 of the Environmental

Protection Act of 1993

Preserve New York, a grant program of the Preservation League of New York State and the New York State Council on the Arts DECEMBER 2010

Livingston County Historical Museum Historic Structure Report 30 Center Street, Geneseo, NY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Jon Perkins, Treasurer Jensen BRV Engineering PLLC The following individuals are acknowledged for their 1653 East Main Street contributions to this report. Liz Porter, Trustee Rochester, NY 14609

Livingston County Historical Society Ken Richardson, Trustee Jason Vigil, P.E., Structural Engineer

30 Center Street Ellen Wyckoff, Trustee Geneseo, NY 14454

Conservation Consultant

LCHS HISTORIC STRUCTURE REPORT 2 Lacoma Lane STAFF PROJECT COMMITTEE Pittsford, NY 14534

Anna Kowalchuk, Museum Administrator William Brummett, Trustee Barbara P. Moore, Conservation Consultant

Jeanne Galbraith, Research Secretary NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Livingston County Historian’s Office Richard Lind, Volunteer Preservation 5 Murray Hill Drive Mt. Morris, NY 14510 Ken Richardson, Trustee Karen Ferguson, Regional Grants Administrator Amie Alden, Livingston County Historian Anna Kowalchuk, Museum Administrator Christine Capella-Peters, Technical Reviewer State Historic Preservation Office Geneseo Village and Town Historian

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Preservation League of New York State David W. Parish, Historian Scott Canaan, President 44 Central Avenue

Albany, New York 12206 Shirley Baum, Secretary Tania G. Werbizky, Regional Director FUNDING Amie Alden, Trustee Technical and Grant Programs, Western New York This project is funded in part by: Jess Baum, Trustee Clinton Brown Company Architecture A grant from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Ford Best, Trustee 653 Main Street, Suite 104 Preservation through Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Buffalo, NY 14203 Act of 1993 William Brummett, Trustee Clinton Brown, RA, AIA, President Preserve New York, a grant program of the Preservation Joe Lentner, Trustee League of New York State and the New York State Council on Jill Nowicki, Historic Preservation Specialist the Arts Jim McNally Trustee Meagan Baco, Historic Preservation Project Assistant

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION IV - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REHABILITATION

INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………...…….. IV-1 SECTION I – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY SELECTION OF TREATMENT APPROACH……………………………………….. IV-3 INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………….…. I-1 PRIORITIZED GOALS OF WORK PLAN……………….…………………………… IV-5 SCOPE OF WORK FOR REPORT……………………………………………………. I-3 DEVELOPMENT OF WORK RECOMMENDATIONS……………………………… IV-6 METHODOLOGY FOR RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION…………………… I-4 LONG RANGE RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION PLAN………………… IV-15 ORGANIZATION OF REPORT……………………………………………………….. I-6

SECTION V - PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATES SECTION II - HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT PHASES OF THE WORK & COST SUMMARY……………………………………. V-1 INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………..………. II-1 LIMITATION OF THE COST ESTIMATE …………… …………………………….. V-1 HISTORICAL CONTEXT………………………………………………………………... II-2

CHRONOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT & USE………………………………………... II-6 SECTION VI - BIBLIOGRAPHY

BIBLIOGRAPHY……………………………………………………………………...... VI-1 SECTION III - EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY

SITE PHOTO TOUR…………………………………………………………….……… III-1 SECTION VII – APPENDICES

EXTERIOR PHOTO TOUR….………………………………………………………… III-2 DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN THIS REPORT…………………………………. VII-1

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – EXTERIOR….……………………………………...… III-5 POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES…………………………………………………… VII-2

EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS…..…………………………………………………………. III-10 ONLINE RESOURCES……………………………………… ………………………… VII-8

INTERIOR PHOTO TOUR ……………………………………………………………. III-14 THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR’S STANDARDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES…………………………………. VII-9 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – INTERIOR….…………………………………………. III-19 STORAGE NEEDS SURVEY………………………………………………………….. VII-11

STORAGE PLAN……………………………………………………..…………………. VII-15

SUSTAINABLE COLLECTIONS …………………………………………...…………. VII-17

Livingston County Historical Museum Historic Structure Report 30 Center Street, Geneseo, NY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: LCHS HISTORIC STRUCTURE REPORT Livingston County Historical Society PROJECT COMMITTEE

30 Center Street Anna Kowalchuk, Museum Administrator Geneseo, NY 14454

William Brummett, Trustee

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeanne Galbraith, Volunteer

Scott Canaan, President Richard Lind, Volunteer This project is funded in part by:

David Parish, President Emeritus A grant from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic

Preservation through Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Sandra Morgan, Treasurer Clinton Brown Company Architecture Act of 1993 653 Main Street, Suite 104 Shirley Baum, Secretary Buffalo, NY 14203 Preserve New York, a grant program of the Preservation

League of New York State and the New York State Council on Amie Alden, Trustee Clinton Brown, RA, AIA, President the Arts

Jess Baum, Trustee Jill Nowicki, Historic Preservation Specialist

Ford Best, Trustee Meagan Baco, Historic Preservation Project Assistant

William Brummett, Trustee Jensen BRV Engineering PLLC Pat Harter, Trustee 1653 East Main Street Rochester, NY 14609 Liz Porter, Trustee Jason Vigil, P.E. Ken Richardson, Trustee

Jennifer Vogel, Trustee Conservation Consultant 2 Lacoma Lane Doris Whitney, Trustee Pittsford, NY 14534

Barbara P. Moore, Conservation Consultant STAFF

Anna Kowalchuk, Museum Administrator

Judy Bushnell, Research Secretary

Livingston County Historical Museum Historic Structure Report 30 Center Street, Geneseo, NY

SECTION I – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Museum’s former District #5 Schoolhouse is located within the State and National Register-listed Main Street Historic District and is deemed a contributing building to the district’s Introduction historic significance. The Village of Geneseo was also distinguished as a National Historic Landmark District in 1991. Founded in 1876, the Livingston County Historical Society is This is the highest level of national distinction for historic one of the oldest organizations dedicated to preserving the places and the Village of Geneseo is one of only twenty-four heritage of western New York State. Its mission is to: National Historic Landmark Districts in the United States.

“…present, promote, preserve, and value the rich history of Livingston County via its collections, 1 Historical Context programming, and partnerships.” In 1820, the Wadsworth brothers granted title of their lot on the corner of Center and Elm Streets to the Village of Geneseo, The non-for-profit institution operates the Livingston County th stipulating that the land and any subsequent buildings must be Historical Society Museum in an early 19 century former used for educational purposes. In 1838, the Cobblestone schoolhouse building of cobblestone construction. The School building was completed to a design illustrating a rare Image I- 1: New York State map showing location of Geneseo, NY (Map Museum’s collection is rich in history, telling the stories of the level of detail in contrast to other schools in the area, which courtesy of Google Maps) 17 towns within Livingston County. Exhibits occupy the were typically simple single-room buildings. The symmetrical majority of the 6,400 square foot facility, focusing on: design featured a one-story central block flanked by low one- story entrance wings. Its cobblestone construction is ¾ Seneca Nation Heritage characterized by the use of a naturally rounded stone masonry ¾ Pioneer Settlement in the Genesee Valley and limestone quoins and detailing.

¾ Farming and Agriculture In 1867, the Cobblestone School was integrated into the ¾ Early Public Education in Livingston County Geneseo Union Free School District, consisting of ten districts, ¾ Military Past and became known as District #5 School. During this period, the building was expanded through multiple additions to The museum property is located at 30 Center Street in the accommodate increased enrollment. Union Free School historic Village of Geneseo, about 35 miles to the south of Districts came under control of the State Education Rochester, NY. Established in the 1790s, the Village was part Department in 1918, and the schoolhouses were then used for of the acquisition of Seneca Indian land encompassing on-the-job training of new teachers enrolled at the Normal approximately two-thirds of New York State west of the School. The facilities of District #5 School soon became Genesee River. Today, the Village lies within the Town of inadequate for this new use, and in 1932, the school’s Geneseo, the county seat of Livingston County. Much of the functions were moved to the expanding Normal School campus elsewhere in the Village of Geneseo. Village of Geneseo is home to nearly 5,000 full-time students Image I- 2: A postcard showing the Cobblestone School depicted much as at the State University of New York at Geneseo. it was originally built (nd.)

1 Livingston County Historical Society. Livingston County Historical Society Strategic Plan: January 2009 through December 2014. May 2010, pg. 2

Livingston County Historical Museum Historic Structure Report 30 Center Street, Geneseo, NY

In 1932, the Livingston County Historical Society purchased dedicated storage, accessibility of collections, and visitor To effectively accommodate these requirements in an efficient the property for one dollar, under the agreement that the services such as modern toilet rooms and services. manner and without damaging the historic character of the property continue to be used for educational purposes. In 1933 historic property will require re-purposing the non-historic the former schoolhouse became home to the Livingston portions of the property in combination with a judicious County Historical Society Museum and its collections. Over The Museum of Tomorrow expansion. These efforts will be required to ensure the time, the building continued to be expanded to accommodate continued viability of the property in fulfilling the mission of the the Society’s growing collections. The Society would like to see the building continue to house Livingston County Historical Museum and allowing the the collections in suitable spaces for display and viewing by the Museum to serve the public. The historic period of significance for the Livingston County public, to continue to function as a regional center for Historical Museum property is 1838 through1934, the nearly educational activities, such as tours and activities for school- 100 year period which the building was utilized for its original age children, and to grow as an anchor destination for area purpose as a district school. 2 education and tourism. Therefore, the Society has determined and adopted Program Goals to: ¾ Enhance Public Safety The Museum Property Today ¾ Secure and Maintain the Building Envelope The property retains its historic character. The site is a ¾ Improve Security and Care of the Collections gently rolling lawn. The building retains high historic integrity along with the original configuration of interior ¾ Improve Public Access to the Collections spaces and historic architectural features and materials. ¾ Plan for New and Diverse Audiences

The Museum building is in overall good condition, The recommendations of this Historic Structure Report for the reflecting the longevity of the original building materials treatment of the Museum property reflect the short-range and and the construction methods and good maintenance long-range program goals of the Livingston County Historical practices over time. The building has a few conditions Society and the needs of its largest artifact, the building. Image I- 3: Ariel map showing Museum property outlined in yellow (Map courtesy of Google Earth) that affect public safety and that should be corrected, including structural failure at the main roof, improper This report compiles and reflects serious investigation of the electrical wiring, and fire hazards in the utility room. existing visible conditions of the facility and extensive Although limited, general repair and maintenance are discussions about the Society’s goals during the process of also needed to secure the building’s exterior envelope. undertaking the Historic Structure Report.

These have resulted in the over-riding conclusion that very Over the years, additions were constructed to serve the users’ significant alterations will have to be made to the interior of the immediate needs without an overall long term plan. The result existing footprint of the historic schoolhouse to accommodate is a multitude of spaces and a configuration and size that all of the contemporary programmatic requirements of the greatly limit the institution’s flexibility or ability to perform the Museum. Accommodating the needed improvements such as a normal functions of a museum. These include a lack of dedicated collections storage area, accessible routes through the building and exhibit areas, and upgrades to the utility areas within the current footprint will lead to insufficient improvement 2 The term “period of significance” refers to the span of time during which a to justify the effort and cost. property attained the significance that meets eligibility requirements for listing in the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Image I- 4: Livingston County Historical Museum

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SCOPE OF WORK FOR REPORT Conservation Consultant, and was funded in part by a grant from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic To maintain this high level of historic integrity, it is critical that The intent of this report is to provide a clear and concise Preservation through Title 9 of the Environmental Protection the Museum continues to protect its historic features by document to help guide the Livingston County Historical Act of 1993 and by Preserve New York, a grant program of the adhering to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Society in their on-going stewardship, restoration and Preservation League of New York State and the New York Treatment of Historic Properties in both maintaining the rehabilitation of their Museum and the environment it provides State Council on the Arts. structure and the planning for any future work. for the Museum’s collection. The report provides an evaluation and opinion of the most appropriate preservation treatments for We have reviewed and determined the following in the typical Archival Documentation the historic property and will serve as a guide for any future areas of a historic structure report study in preparing this proposed changes to the property. report: Archival information for this building is limited but includes a few historic photographs and postcards, oral histories of The building is described in terms of the basic structure which History students who attended school in the building, fire insurance includes the entire envelope of the Museum building and its maps, and recent permit applications. There are no known interior spaces. The site is described in terms of area bounded For the most part, the building’s history has not been original architectural plans or technical specifications existing by property lines and public access points including the parking documented formally over time and therefore the scope of for the building. lot, sidewalks, and stairs and steps. The Willard Hose Building study for this report concentrates on understanding the and Big Tree Buildings are considered moved artifacts and are chronology of both documented and/or apparent changes to Physical Condition described in terms of site and collections. the building during each historic period of development, often based on observable existing conditions. The overall condition of the building is good. There are several This report follows industry guidelines for preparation of areas of concern including structural movement, poor Historic Structures Reports as outlined in the National Park Period of Significance performance of roof flashing, gutters and downspouts, lack of Service Preservation Brief No. 43: The Preparation and Use of handicapped accessibility, and inadequate mechanical Historic Structure Reports. This report brings together into one The term “period of significance” refers to the span of time systems, which are noted in this report. document all the readily known and available information about during which a property attained the significance that meets the property including history, existing conditions and future eligibility requirements for listing in the State and National Code and Functional Problems plans for rehabilitation. The report does not include research or Registers of Historic Places. recommendations for future use other than its current use, nor The Museum is believed to be operating under a current any business planning, feasibility study or operations. The The period of significance for the Livingston County Historical Certificate of Occupancy, which Livingston County Historical report does not address any issues dealing with hazardous Museum is 1838 through1934, the nearly 100 year period Society should confirm with the municipality. materials. These matters are outside the scope of this report which the building was utilized for its original purpose as a and should be reviewed as a matter of course for district school. This report recommends improvements for accessibility implementation of recommendations. including access to collection viewing and restroom facilities. Representative Design and Construction Improvements will need to comply with New York State

This report has been prepared for: Building Code and the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act The building has retained integrity to its period of significance The Livingston County Historical Society (ADA) and its associated alternative compliance for designated including the cobblestone masonry constructed former school (a 501 (c) 3 organization) historic buildings. building and subsequent wood framed historic classroom 30 Center Street additions. There have been numerous contemporary additions Geneseo, NY 14454 The building has functional limitations impairing its ability to to the building but with limited impact to the historic portions. serve current and future needs of the Livingston County The scope of work of this report concentrates on the This report has been prepared by Clinton Brown Company Historical Society and its mission. These limitations include restoration of the significant features on the exterior and the Architecture pc, with the assistance of Barbara P. Moore, accessibility to collections and toilet rooms, inappropriate most significant spaces of the interior.

Livingston County Historical Museum Historic Structure Report 30 Center Street, Geneseo, NY space for collections storage and conservation activities, and Timeframe Architect Clinton Brown and Historic Preservation Specialist Jill inadequate and inefficient mechanical systems. Nowicki of Clinton Brown Company Architecture had toured the The timeframe for the work of creating this report was building several times previously in 2009 for the completion of Building Use approximately three months. The timeframe projected to a general assessment report through the Conservation implement the recommended work plan will be determined by Assessment Program (CAP). The building was originally constructed as a schoolhouse and the amount of funding available, the schedule of receiving was used as such until 1932 when it was sold to the Livingston funding, and priorities for improvement. Research and review of archival documentation County Historical Society for one dollar. The Society has continued stewardship of the property and utilizes the property Archival research was directed toward gathering information on to operate their Museum. The building houses a physical METHODOLOGY FOR RESEARCH AND the building’s history, original construction, modifications over collection of artifacts, from the seventeen towns in Livingston time, and occupancies and uses over time. Research for the County, as well as administration office, storage, and utility DOCUMENTATION report is not intended to produce a large compendium of spaces. historical and genealogical material but rather select Typical study activities for a Historic Structure Report and information pertinent to understanding the development of the The approach of this report is for the continued use of the activities that were undertaken for this report: building and its significance and rationale for selection of building as the Livingston County Historical Museum. Efforts treatment approach. will focus on the restoration of significant features while Preliminary Walk Through rehabilitating the building to better serve the mission to Archival information for this building is limited but includes a “…present, promote, preserve, and value the rich history of A preliminary walk through was conducted on August 17, 2010 handful of historic photographs and postcards, fire insurance Livingston County…”and aid in their plan to become Livingston with Livingston County Historical Society, represented by Anna maps, and recent permit applications. There are no known County’s “…leading institution for history education and Kowalchuk, William Brummett, and Jeanne Galbraith, and original architectural plans or technical specifications existing heritage tourism.” 3 Clinton Brown Company Architecture, represented by Jill for the building. Nowicki, Historic Preservation Specialist, and Meagan Baco, Funding Historic Preservation Project Assistant. Also in attendance Due to the limited amount of formal documentation on this were Barbara Moore, Conservation Consultant, Karen building, oral histories of both students who attended school in Funding for this report was made possible in part by a grant Ferguson, NYSOPRHP Regional Grants Administrator and the building and those who have worked to maintain the from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Christine Capella-Peters, NYSOPRHP Technical Reviewer. property over the years were utilized in this report. Preservation through Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993 and by Preserve New York, a grant program of the A second walk through was completed on August 23, 2010 by Existing condition survey Preservation League of New York State and the New York Jill Nowicki, Historic Preservation Specialist and Meagan Baco, State Council on the Arts. Historic Preservation Project Assistant to document existing A survey was performed to document the visible existing conditions. Barbara Moore, Conservation Consultant, also conditions of the building’s site, exterior and interior materials The Museum property is listed in the State and National made additional follow up visits on August 25th, August 27th, and systems. The survey also included documenting the Registers of Historic Places as a contributing building to the and September 8th, 2010. current state of the museum environment since the Main Street Historic District. This listing makes the building preservation of the collections is integral to the Museum’s eligible for several grant programs including the Environmental Upon the request of Clinton Brown Company Architecture, mission. Protection Fund Program. Sources of other potential funding Jason Vigil, P.E. from Jensen BRV Engineering PLLC toured programs are listed in the Appendix to this report. the building on October 7, 2010 to make a preliminary In conjunction with historical research, the existing condition assessment of several structural concerns. He made a follow survey helps determine the historic integrity of the structure. up visit to the Museum on October 22, 2010. The survey is recorded through written narrative, photographs 3 LCHS. “Livingston County Historical Society 2009-2014 Strategic Plan”, and/or annotated drawings. 2009.

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The survey utilized non-intrusive methods and did not include focus on how the building can better meet the needs of their enhancing a visitor’s experience through the exhibits, providing identifying hazardous materials or testing of materials. Further mission. Major goals of the Museum are outlined in categories appropriate collections storage, and proper indoor study may be necessary for implementation of the of: Human Resources, Financial Planning, Collections/Exhibits, environmental controls need to be addressed. recommended work plan. Building/Site, Membership/Audience, Communication, and Program. Development of specific work recommendations Measured drawings Livingston County Historical Society discussed with Clinton The work recommendations are a central feature of this report. Measured drawings documenting the building’s exterior Brown Company Architecture their present use and limitations The work plan was developed after the building’s history, elevations and interior floor plan were prepared to a level of within the building and the effect on other areas of their significance and physical condition were evaluated and is detail necessary for purposes of this report. A more detailed mission. consistent with the selected treatment approach of level of investigation and documentation will be necessary for rehabilitation. bidding and construction of the rehabilitation plan. Selection and rationale for the most appropriate approach to treatment (preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, or The process of developing work recommendations took into Record photography reconstruction) account the functional requirements of the Museum with specific attention to storage, exhibit and collection Clinton Brown Company Architecture digitally photographed Once the building’s history, significance and physical condition requirements, accessibility for persons with disabilities, and visible existing exterior and interior conditions at the time of the were researched and investigated, an appropriate treatment security of the building and contents. report’s preparation. Representative photos have been was discussed and selected. The treatment options for work included in this report and have been keyed to interior and recommendations were based on language and accepted In addition to project goals, the project work was guided by the exterior plan diagrams. standard of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the building’s physical condition. Broad cost estimates were Treatment of Historic Properties. The Standards are a widely provided for recommended work items with the highest priority. Evaluation of significance accepted means of planning for and implementing project work Each item may be completed as funding becomes available. in a manner that preserves historic material and features. The property was listed in the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 1985 as a contributing building to the Main The recommended and most appropriate treatment for the Street Historic District. Significance was evaluated and building is for rehabilitation in conjunction with a restoration discussed in context to National Register criteria. Focus was approach for individual exterior and interior historic features given to individual features and their contribution to the significant to the period of significance of 1838 – 1934, the building’s overall historic significance. nearly 100 years which the building was utilized as a schoolhouse. Discussion with the Livingston County Historical Society about current and future intended uses for the building First, this approach will identify, preserve and protect the original character of the historic 1838 cobblestone school and Approaches for dealing with Museum issues are based on subsequent and contributing 1871 and 1916 classroom objectives outlined in the Livingston County Historical Society additions. 2009-2014 Strategic Plan, working towards future goals for history education and heritage tourism. 4 Secondly, this approach will recognize the need to accommodate the building’s present and future use as a The Society has developed this 5-year strategic plan which museum. As a building being utilized by the public, necessary outlines the needs of the Society and gives them the ability to improvements such as handicapped accessibility and fire detection and alarm need to be addressed. As a building being 4 Ibid. utilized as a museum, necessary improvements such as

Livingston County Historical Museum Historic Structure Report 30 Center Street, Geneseo, NY

ORGANIZATION OF REPORT Section VI – Bibliography provides citations for sources This report is organized into seven sections: referenced in the preparation of this report.

Section I – Executive Summary Section VII – Appendices provides additional information useful Section II – Historic Development in planning for the rehabilitation of the building, including the Section III – Existing Conditions Survey Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Section IV – Recommendations for Rehabilitation Historic Properties to which the recommendations included Section V – Preliminary Construction Cost Estimates within this report were prepared. This section also includes Section VI – Bibliography definitions of technical terms used in this report, a list of Section VII – Appendices potential funding sources, and a list of online resources which includes reference to applicable National Park Service Section I – Executive Summary introduces the Livingston Preservation Briefs related to the rehabilitation of Livingston County Historical Society and Museum and provides the County Historical Museum. As well as the Collection Storage methodology used in the creation of this report, utilizing the Survey conducted by Barbara Moore and general information National Park Service Preservation Brief No. 43 “The and resources on the topic of Sustainable Collections. Preparation and Use of Historic Structure Reports” for guidance.

Section II – Historic Development provides a narrative of the building’s historical context and the chronology of its development and use, compiling information that is readily obtainable from sources in order to document changes to the building.

Section III – Existing Conditions Survey records existing conditions through written narrative summary of findings, photograph tours of the site, exterior and interior, representative photographs of conditions, annotated exterior elevations showing location and type of conditions found.

Section IV – Recommendations for Rehabilitation provides the rationale for chosen overall treatment approach, recommendations for a phased plan of action for the rehabilitation project and recommended next steps for further planning, funding and implementation based on identified priorities.

Section V – Preliminary Construction Cost Estimates provides information on probable cost of recommended work for purposes of planning.

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SECTION II – HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT

Image II -2: Teachers Minnie Toole, Ms.Shepard, and Mis Euchner standing outside of the School (nd). Photo Courtesy of Livingston County Historical Society.

Image II - 1: Children playing outside of the schoolhouse (nd). Photo Courtesy of Livingston County Historical Society

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HISTORICAL CONTEXT agricultural industry and came to own a large portion of the area to be incorporated as the Village of Geneseo in 1832. VILLAGE OF GENESEO Their stewardship of much of agricultural Geneseo continued and as community leaders they established many facilities, The Livingston County Historical Society Museum, known including several educational institutions in the Village. formerly as the Cobblestone Schoolhouse, is located in the historic Village of Geneseo, NY about 35 miles to the south of Because of its significance in the development of New York Rochester, NY. Its name is derived from Gen-nis-he-yo, State, in 1977 the Geneseo Main Street area was listed on the Iroquois for “beautiful valley” as it is located with scenic vistas New York State and National Registers of Historic Places, the overlooking the Genesee River Valley. official lists of sites worthy of preservation because of their architectural and cultural significance. The Livingston County Established in the 1790s, the Village of Geneseo was part of Historical Museum at 30 Center Street, in the ca. 1838 the acquisition of Seneca Indian land encompassing Cobblestone Schoolhouse, was deemed a contributing building approximately two-thirds of New York State west of the to the Historic District during the subsequent 1985 boundary Genesee River. The ability of non-natives to officially settle the expansion of the established historic district. Indicating its great Village of Geneseo on these Seneca Indian lands came after significance to the settlement of New York State, the Village of the Treaty of Big Tree in 1797 when they ceded rights to their Geneseo was distinguished as a National Historic Landmark land allowing greater European influence in the area.1 The District in 1991. This is the highest level of distinction for Treaty brought together representatives of the Seneca Indian historic places and the Village of Geneseo is one of only Nation, the Holland Land Company - a group of Dutch twenty-four National Historic Landmark Districts in the United investors, and influential businessmen of the region, including States. James and William Wadsworth. Meetings regarding the treaty were held on the Wadsworth property located along the Today, the Village of Geneseo, lying within the Town of Geneseo, is the county seat of Livingston County. As of the Image II - 3: The Village of Geneseo as depicted in the Atlas of Livingston Genesee River in a densely forested area known for large oak County, New York published in 1872. 2000 Census, the Town has a population of 9,654, with 7,579 trees, hence the moniker of the area, Big Tree. residing within the Village itself. Much of the Village of Owned by Phelps & Gorham who had purchased their tract Geneseo is utilized by the nearly 5,000 full-time students at the from the State of Massachusetts, it was later bought by the State University of New York at Geneseo, one of the most Holland Land Company, a group of thirteen Dutch investors, recognized public universities in New York State. well known for their role in the development of Western New York. The Holland Land Company then sold off portions of the massive parcel, including large tracts in the Genesee Valley and present-day Village of Geneseo, to members of the Wadsworth Family from Connecticut. To oversee the family land, the brothers James and William Wadsworth, a land agent and farmer respectively, moved to the area in the late 1780s.

Exerting considerable influence in brokering the Treaty of Big Tree, the Wadsworths saw the prospect of successful

1 Barnes, Katherine. The Genesee Country. Maxon Publishing, 1972, pg 6. Image II - 4: Historic postcard of Main Street, view north (nd).

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COBBLESTONE CONSTRUCTION The cobblestone buildings are heavily concentrated in Wayne, Society which was certified as a contributing building to the Monroe, and Ontario Counties along Lake Ontario’s southern National Historic Landmark District of the Village of Geneseo. 7 Cobblestone construction is characterized by the use of a shore, with fewer examples in more western and southern naturally rounded stone larger than a pebble and smaller than counties. The development pattern is attributed to the a boulder used in masonry construction, averaging roughly 3”- prevalence of round, glacially deposited stones more near the 6” in diameter. The first cobblestone buildings appeared in edge of receding glaciers from the north, than in other parts of Europe, specifically England. There are three defined periods New York. A survey indentified 21 cobblestone buildings in of cobblestone masonry recognized in New York State, Livingston County, with the greatest concentration in the considered to extend from 1825 to the 1860s.2 With many Villages of Lima, York and Geneseo. masons having come to New York to work on the Erie Canal, there appears to have been a ready workforce in the region. Over 75% of the cobblestone structures were constructed as This, with the abundance of cobblestones, led to the residences, followed in popularity by agricultural buildings and construction method’s popularity. educational facilities. Of the approximately 50 cobblestone schoolhouses identified in Central and Western New York, the Cobbles most commonly used in this type of construction are majority were far less detailed than the Livingston County sedimentary stones that originated in the shallow waterbed of Historical Museum, and were most typically one story, one- the region that were then lifted into and eroded by expanding room buildings.5 glaciers before their deposition by retreating glaciers. Some metamorphic rocks from Canadian lands further north, may A National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property 3 also be used in cobblestone buildings. Documentation Form (MPDF) was written for “Cobblestone Architecture in New York State” and this cover document was Image II - 5: Cobblestone schoolhouse in Childs, Orleans County, NY. Cobblestone construction was described well by Buffalo accepted by the New York State Historic Preservation Office Courtesy of Historic American Building Survey, NY-6241-1. architect Olaf William Shelgren, Jr. as architectural “folk art” and the National Park Service in 1992. 6 This MPDF document unique to Central and Western New York.4 Construction of this covers cobblestone buildings with this related building type required several masons, but no mason is thought to have construction technique and material, largely unique to New been specifically trained in cobblestone masonry. The York State. materials used were found locally, often the result of pulling glacially-deposited stones from topsoil during farming. The As of September 2010, ten cobblestone resources located in finished buildings featured a structurally sound design, typically Livingston County are listed on the National Register of augmented with limestone quoins, required minimal upkeep Historic Places, including the Livingston County Historical aside from regular repointing of mortar joints, and were naturally fireproof, a concern of the times when heat, cooking 5 Roudabush, Robert. Unpublished inventory of cobblestone buildings in and lighting were accomplished with open flames. New York State, completed 1976-1980. On file at the Landmark Society of Western New York, Rochester, NY. 7 National Register-listed cobblestone buildings in Livingston County 6 A Multiple Property submission contains two parts: a Multiple Property include the Barnard Cobblestone House, Lima (09NR03183); Cobblestone Documentation Form (MPDF) and individual registration forms. The MPDF Caretaker’s Cottage as part of The Geneseo Livingston Homestead, acts as a cover document for the submission; it includes a broad narrative Geneseo (90NT01378); Coverdale Cobblestone House, Leicester historical overview of the area, and serves as a basis for evaluating related (04NR05350); Ganoung Cobblestone Farmhouse, Lima (09NR01358); 2 Schmidt, Carl F. Cobblestone Masonry. Scottsville, NY. 1966, pg 2. properties. The form may be used to nominate thematically-related historic Markham Cobblestone Farmhouse and Barn Complex, Lima (09NE01362); 3 Todd, Nancy. “Cobblestone Architecture of New York State,’ Multiple properties simultaneously in one submission, or over time. The MPDF cover Morgan Cobblestone Farmhouse, Lima (09NR01364); Payne Cobblestone Properties Documentation Form, New York State Office of Parks, document does not list a property on the National Register; the actual House, Conesus (06NR05639); School No. 6, Lima (90NR01368); Sliker Recreation and Historic Preservation, 1993. nomination of each building, district, site, object or structure is made on the Cobblestone House, Conesus (06NR05665); Tenant Farmhouse as part of 4 Shelgren, Jr., Olaf William. Cobblestone Landmarks of New York State. registration form. The Multiple Property submission process can streamline Barber-Mulligan Farm, Avon (90NR01352). New York: Syracuse University Press, 1978, pg 1. the nomination process.

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PUBLIC EDUCATION IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY School campus elsewhere in the Village of Geneseo. 9 Today, the Normal School is the State University of New York at Starting in the early 1800s, district schools began serving the Geneseo. young children of Livingston County. District schools were located both in the villages and rural communities, with young children of various ages and abilities usually together in one room. Attendance at school required payment in the form of a cash fee or parents often contributed goods or work to credit towards the fee. These district schools were most often one- room schoolhouses with simple detailing and heated with a centrally located wood stove. Children were required to supply their own desks. There were ten district schools in the Geneseo area which were dispersed in such a pattern that children would walk no more than two to three miles to school. District #5 School was the only school located in the Village of Geneseo, the others serving more rural residents.

During an 1853 meeting of the New York State Legislature the concept of a union free school district was established, being most typically a merging of several small school districts in Image II- 6: District #1 Schoolhouse (nd). Courtesy of the Livingston County Image II – 8: Mount Morris District School Interior (1912). Courtesy of the order to support a high school. At this time and in smaller Historian. Livingston County Historian. communities, these school districts were commonly drawn along similar municipal boundaries, such as village or town boundaries.8 In the 1867s these schools became available to the public as part of the Union Free School Districts.

Enrollment increased as the villages developed, creating the need for additional classrooms and schools. Education continued to flourish in Geneseo in part due to the opening of the Wadsworth Normal School at Geneseo in 1871 to train high school students as teachers using a standard or “normal” curriculum.

The Union Free School Districts came under control of the State Education Department in 1918 and the schoolhouses were then used for on-the-job training of new teachers enrolled at the Normal School. The facilities of District #5 School soon Image II – 7: Wright’s District #3 Schoolhouse (nd). Image II – 9: Wright’s District #3 Schoolhouse Interior (nd). became inadequate for this new usage and in 1932 the Courtesy of the Livingston County Historian. Courtesy of the Livingston County Historian. school’s functions were moved to the expanding Normal

8 “Local Government Handbook.” NYS Department of State, 6th ed., 2009. 9 Dunn, Alberta. ”Cobblestones, Children, Collections.” Livingston County Available at http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lgss/pdfs/Handbook.pdf#page=87. Historical Society. Geneseo, NY: 1992, pg 17.

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BIG TREE Company when a more modern fire station equipped with a steam pumper was built in the Village. Due to its many natural resources, the Genesee Valley was well-settled by the Seneca Indian Nation. As European settlers In order to preserve the original fire cart hose house, the wood began to lay claim to the land, it was necessary to negotiate frame building was moved to the Museum property. The land rights with the Seneca Nation. Talks held on the property estimated cost of relocation was $3500 as per a 1989 Village of the Wadsworth family culminated in The Treaty of Big Tree of Geneseo Building Permit.12 The building was donated to the in 1797 that created land reservations for the Seneca while Museum by Mr. and Mrs. Tom LaGroa, and before being granting ownership of the land to the Holland Land Company moved was located at 68 North Street, formerly the residence for development. of Ed and Marion Herron.

During these times, the heavily forested region around the The front gabled, vertical wood-sided building measures Genesee Valley was simply called Big Tree, hence the naming approximately 12’-6’ in width, 16’-7” in length and 14’-3” in of the Treaty of Big Tree. More specifically, the Treaty also height. It sits on a poured concrete base and is located on the refers to a particularly large oak tree along the west bank of the southwest corner of the Museum property next to the shelter Image II - 11: Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from 1900 showing location of Genesee River that stood on Wadsworth family property that protecting the Big Tree artifact. independent hose carts in Village, noted with symbol +. Willard Hose hosted the Treaty negotiations. After having been rooted in that Building is identified by the + symbol near the number 4. location for what some estimate at 300 years, the Big Tree fell Conditions of the building were improved in the 1990s to allow due to river bank erosion in 1857. for the display of fire department artifacts on a seasonal basis, but the building remains inadequate to house collections. The fallen tree or sections of it were kept on Wadsworth land, and appears to have been on display for some period of time. In 1934, the tree stump from the Wadsworth property was moved to the southwest corner of the Museum property. In the 1980s, under the stewardship of the Historical Society, the remaining section of the tree trunk was treated in order to prevent further deterioration, the methods and results of which are not known.10

WILLARD HOSE BUILDING

The Willard Hose Building, circa 1890s, is a former fire cart building that was relocated to the site of the Museum in 1989. Its historic location was along the railroad lines at the bottom (west end) of Court Street. In 1900, the building housed one of a group of four independent fire carts stationed throughout the Image II - 10: Photo of Big Tree stump as displayed on Wadsworth Property Village.11 Its use was discontinued by the Volunteer Fire Image II - 12: Location of “Willard Hose Co. Hose Cart” shown at the west ca. 1897. Image from “A History of the Treaty of Big Tree.” end of Court Street in a Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from 1900.

10 Dunn, Alberta. “Cobblestone, Children, Collections.” Livingston County 12 “Application for Building Permit #B-38-89.” Village of Geneseo, Livingston Historical Society, 2004. County, 31 July 1989. Available at the Town of Geneseo Offices, 4630 11 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, 1900. Millennium Drive, Geneseo, NY 14454.

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CHRONOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT & USE As needs outgrew the schoolhouse on Main Street, the well- At this time, a modest brick church ca. 1825 stood at the established Wadsworth brothers, committed to the corner of Center and Elm Streets and was used by a branch of advancement of education through philanthropy, donated land the National Methodist Missionary Society, which formed in the PRE 1820s PRE-DEVELOPMENT 16 for a new school. The site was located on a corner parcel of Geneseo area in 1828. The building was a hub of Methodist Settlement of the Village of Geneseo in the 1790s was roughly land measuring approximately 260 feet wide by 175 feet deep, missionary work until 1850 when the organization built a new situated on the southwest corner of Center Street and Third church building three lots to the west of the brick building, in its planned and concentrated along Main Street with a dedicated 17 open space at its southern terminus.13 Street (currently called Elm Street). current location at 26-28 Center Street.

A conjectural map based on research by the Town and Village In the 1820 deed granting title of the lot to the Village of Historian shows shops and housing on Main Street; a frame Geneseo, the Wadsworth brothers stipulated that the land and schoolhouse on the east side of Main and another on what is any subsequent buildings must be used for educational now South Street/Route 20A near Temple Hill Cemetery. purposes:

“…that said premises shall be used and maintained by the party of the second part [Livingston County Historical Society] for literary and educational purposes, and, in connection therewith, as a repository or museum for the present and future collection of historical and other articles…”14

1820 – 1838 BRICK ACADEMY

At the time of this land transfer, or very soon after, there stood Image II - 14: Published in 1858 Gillette’s Map of Livingston County depicts a two-story red brick building on the property. It was known as a rectangular building labeled “SH”, referring to schoolhouse, which could the Brick Academy or Academy Building, as educational either be the Brick Academy or the 1838 Cobblestone School illustrated with a simplified footprint. Also shown, the ca. 1825 Methodist Society brick institutions built prior to the district schools were often referred building at the eastern portion of the lot. to as academies. Academies often trained students in single trades.

The Brick Academy served as a schoolhouse on the first floor while the second floor was used to hold County Court and often used as a religious meeting place.15 County Court met at the Brick Academy until the new Courthouse was completed in 1821 at the northern terminus of Main Street. Image II - 13: A 1963 sketch of the Village of Geneseo in February 1813, note the concentration of settlement along Main Street and the location of two school houses. Courtesy of the Livingston County Historian.

16 Parish, David. "The Church in the Valley...History of the Geneseo United 14 “30 Center Street Deed – 80.16-2-4.” Union Free School District Number Methodist Church...Sesquicentennial 1825-1975", Geneseo, NY: Livingston Five and the Livingston County Historical Society, 3 August 1932. Courtesy Republican. Parish is the current Geneseo Village and Town Historian. 13 “Main Street Historic District, Geneseo, Livingston County, NY.” National of the Livingston County Historical Society. 17 The ca. 1850 church is situated on an interior lot west of the Livingston Register Nomination, 9 November 1977 (90NR01377) and 11 February 15 Mahood, Wayne. General Wadsworth: The Life and Times of Major County Historical Society, ca. 1838 and east of the Wadsworth Library, ca. 1985 (90NR01376). On record at the NY State Historic Preservation Office. General James S. Wadsworth. Cambridge, MA: DaCapo Press, 2003. 1867.

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1838 – 1867 COBBLESTONE/CENTER STREET SCHOOL each quoin, while the secondary wings had three rows to each Outside the school, the site was bounded by a wood fence, in quoin. Hipped roofs at the main block and flanking entrance order to keep cattle out, and featured open lawn and mature After the building of a new Court House18, the Brick Academy wings were clad with standing seam metal roofing. trees. An out building, presumably an outhouse facility built of was used primarily as a schoolhouse. With increased wood framed construction, was located behind the enrollment in the growing Village of Geneseo a larger school Three 4/4 wood sash double hung windows with limestone sills schoolhouse on the southwest corner of the site. became necessary. A call for builders appeared in The and lintels were evenly distributed on the north front façade of Livingston Register newspaper on May 28, 1838 describing the the main block and featured operable exterior wood shutters.20 The floorplan and elevations on the following pages illustrate type of building desired for the former Wadsworth property: Windows of the same configuration appeared on the east and assumptions on the original design of the schoolhouse. west (secondary side) facades opening to the main and rear “Also, for building a school house for the Village of (south) classrooms.21 Geneseo thirty six feet wide by fifty six feet long with two wings for entrance, and wood houses. The walls of the The two one-story wings’ two-bay north facades featured a building to be made of small stone and well finished.” paneled door with transom and sidelights and a 2/2 double hung wood sash window in the outer bay. The wings may have The Cobblestone Center Street School was built for served as separate entrances for boys and girls. approximately $4000, the majority having been raised by a district tax.19 Records indicate that the school may have been Three chimneys serviced the school. A centralized brick built by Hugh McBride, a local builder residing at the southeast chimney at the main block and was utilized by a wood stove on corner of Center Street and Elm Street. A carpenter by trade, the south wall of the main north classroom space. A brick he would have enlisted the skill of trained masons in the area. chimney was located on the east wall of the south classroom and another was located at the east wall of the west wing. The schoolhouse was completed in fall of 1838 and built on the western portion of the lot, presumably the site of the former Inside, the floorplan resembled that of a cross. The main block Image II -15: Class photograph taken in the 1880s at the front/north Brick Academy. featured two separate classrooms, a rarity in early district elevation of the Cobblestone School, note the exterior shutters. From schools. The front (north) classroom was primary and featured “Cornelia’s Worlds: A History of Geneseo 1850-1900” by David W. Parish, Geneseo Village and Town Historian. Original 1838 Cobblestone Schoolhouse hardwood floors, plastered walls, with wood wainscot and small wall mounted slate chalkboards, and a barrel vaulted Designed in the Greek Revival style, the Cobblestone wood ceiling. The rear (south) classroom was similar in Schoolhouse illustrated a level of detail that was rare, even in detailing but featured a flat wood ceiling. It has been noted that other cobblestone schools located in the Genesee Valley, the eastern wing was used as a coat room while the west wing which were typically single room buildings. The symmetrical was utilized as a wood shed supplying fuel to the centralized design featured a one-story central block flanked by low one- wood stove. 22 story entrance wings.

20 The exterior walls were constructed of durable cobblestone An1880s historic photograph indicates that façade originally featured wood shutters, shown removed in photograph taken ca.1905. masonry featuring limestone quoins at corners and limestone Parish, David W. as Geneseo Village and Town Historian. “Cornelia’s lintels and sills. The main block of the building showed greater Worlds: A History of Geneseo 1850-1900”, 2001. pg 55. attention to detail with coursing of 4 rows of cobblestone to 21 An 1885 Sanborn Map, indicates there were two windows located on the west wall of south (rear) classroom referred to now as the Middle Room. Based on the overall symmetry of building these windows were most likely 18 The new Village of Geneseo Court House was built on the north terminus on east wall as well, but may not have been noted on fire insurance map of Main Street in 1821. because there was no exposure to fire on the east side of schoolhouse. Image II - 16: The District #5 School depicted much as it was originally built 19 Dunn, Albert, pg 6. 22 Dunn, Alberta, pg 24, and Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, 1885 and 1894. in a postcard sent in 1916.

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1867 – 1932 DISTRICT NO. 5 SCHOOL

In 1867 the Cobblestone School was integrated into the Geneseo Union Free School District, consisting of ten districts, and became known as District No. 5 School.23 With the momentum of a more structured school system and the guidance of a Board of Trustees, the Union Free School District sold the extant “old brick church” on the corner of Center and Elm Streets to Charles Jones for $150 in March of 1871. Having previously used the brick church building in some capacity, the School decided to meet its increased needs by constructing an addition to District #5 School building. This addition, the first of many, was constructed of wood framing, as opposed to masonry, due to the belief that the school would not be utilized very much longer due to the establishment of the Normal School.

Previously chartered by the State in 1867 and opened in 1871, the Wadsworth Normal School at Geneseo quickly began to Image II - 20: 1895 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map shows District #5 School spread the reach of academics in the area by training young with the 1871 wood frame addition at the southwest corner of the main teachers. These young educators developed their skills by building. teaching in local elementary schools, such as District No. 5 School which came under the jurisdiction of the Normal School 1871 Expansion – Southwest Corner Classroom in 1918.

In 1871 an addition was built on the southwest corner of the With this new purpose as a teaching school, that required Image II – 17: Photo of schoolgirl on her way to school(1929). Note south building to accommodate an additional classroom for the considerably higher standards for amenities, and the increased (rear) elevation of school in background. Photo courtesy of Livingston school. The one-story rectangular addition was constructed of enrollment, due to the growing population of the Village of County Historical Society. wood framing on a stone foundation with wood clapboard Geneseo, the school building became insufficient. The majority siding. The addition also featured a hipped roof with standing of school age children began to attend the newly built grade seam metal roofing. Large 6/6 double hung wood windows school at the Normal School campus. District No. 5 School were located on each of the exposed exterior walls with simple closed in 1932, having served the community for over 90 exterior detailing. 24 years. The north façade featured a front-facing gable with pediment and exterior entry door, indicating that children entered the classroom directly from the outside. The addition may have 23 Dunn, Alberta, pg 12. been connected to the south classroom of the main block 24 Recollections by Geneseo residents who attended District No. 5 School 25 Image II - 18: Circa 1830s desk brought to school by Vance Family who through an interior door. A rear door on the south facade are rich with detail and describe the use of the school and the large school attended school at District No. 5 School allowed for easy access to the privy. yard for community events. They have been recorded in “Memoirs:Remembering Geneseo on the Occasion of its 200th Year.” Town of Geneseo Bicentennial Committee and The Association for the Image II - 19: Original classroom slate chalkboard discovered under Preservation of Geneseo, 1989. multiple layers of paint. 25 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, 1900.

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featured small 4/4 double hung windows with simple detailing The 1871 addition is well-illustrated in the Atlas of Livingston on each of the two exposed exterior walls. County dated 1872.26 The “old brick church” sold to Charles Jones in 1871 had been demolished by this date, creating a During this building campaign, a window opening was created large school yard in the eastern portion of the double lot. in the east cobblestone wall of the east wing and featured a similar 4/4 double hung wood window to those of the new The interior of the 1871 classroom addition was open in layout addition. A new 4/4 double hung wood window was also and finished with hardwood flooring, plastered walls, and a flat installed in the north (front) window opening. This opening wood ceiling. originally featured a 2/2 double hung wood window, but at some point was boarded and then subsequently replaced in 1916. 1906 Expansion – West Hyphen The interior of the classroom addition was open in layout and In 1906 a hyphen addition was built, presumably to offer an internally connected to the south (rear) classroom of the main interior connection from southwest classroom to the main block. It was finished with hardwood flooring, plastered walls, building. The one-story addition was built of simple wood-frame and a flat and possibly plastered ceiling. There was a grooved construction with wood clapboard siding. The roof was low chair rail, or possible wainscot cap molding, in the classroom; a sloped and would have likely had standing seam metal roofing, more decorative appearance than the plain trim of the original similar to the rest of school. The addition most likely featured building. This decorative molding was also installed in the “coat some type of window to allow natural light into the hallway, room” of the east wing, along with a more contemporary door Image II - 21: Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of 1906 illustrating the ca. 1906 although no conclusive evidence was found. and enframement. This evidence supports the theory that addition to the west side of the building. interior modifications to the original east wing were completed The interior was simple with hardwood flooring, plastered in 1916. These may have included the addition of the interior walls, and wood ceiling with low clearance. partition separating the “Coat Room” from the classroom.

In 1906 the outhouse is not shown on the Sanborn Fire Ca. 1916-1932 Alterations – Windows Insurance Map. It is possible that as part of this building campaign, the outhouse was removed and an indoor toilet With the construction of these multiple additions, the south room was installed in the west wing. (rear) classroom lost most or all of the windows that originally brought natural light into the space. The need for additional windows was met by the installation of three large, 20-light, 1916 Expansion – East Classroom steel frame sash windows into the south (rear) cobblestone wall of the main block. Similar steel sash were most likely In 1916 another classroom addition was constructed on the installed, in a clerestory fashion, in the west cobblestone wall east side of the school, south of the east entrance wing. The of the main block. This work was completed between 1916 and one-story rectangular addition was built of wood frame 1929, although an exact date is unknown, but appears to be construction, with wood clapboard siding, resting on a stone the last major work done on the building before District #5 foundation. The roof was hipped as well, continuing the School closed. established plane of the roof of the east wing. The fenestration The elevations and floorplan on the following pages illustrate

26 “Atlas of Livingston County, New York.” F.W. Beers & Co., New York: assumptions on the configuration of the building at the time Image II - 22: Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of 1930 illustrating the ca. 1916 1872. Available in the collection of the Livingston County Historical Society. when the school closed its doors in 1932. addition to the east side of the building.

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POST 1932 LIVINGSTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1958 Expansion – Wadsworth Coach Display

As per the 1820 deed granting land from the Wadsworth In 1958 a free-standing shelter was constructed to display the Brothers estate holdings, the land at the corner of Center and ca. 1873 stagecoach previously owned by members of the Elm Street was forever to be used as a place of education. In Wadsworth family. The wood-frame shed was located to the August 1932, the property was sold to the Livingston County south of the building along the rear property line. The display Historical Society for one dollar, under the agreement that it be was small, just slightly larger than the coach itself. The Coach used, “for literary and educational purposes, and, in connection was viewed through wire mesh along the north façade, while therewith, as a repository or museum for the present and future the remaining sides were clad in wood board and batten. Image II - 23: 1968 Photo of work being completed on the Coach House. collection of historical and other articles…for the public Courtesy of Livingston County Historical Society. 27 exhibition and study thereof.” Image II – 24: 1968 Photo of the southeast corner of the Museum prior to 1968 Expansion – Memorial Room, Coach House construction of the Memorial Room addition. Courtesy of Livingston County The former school became home to the Livingston County Historical Society. Historical Society Museum and its collections that were During the 1960s a successful capital campaign for the formerly on display at the log cabin located in the village park. Museum allowed for an expansion project. In 1968 the The museum was formally dedicated on May 24, 1933. Memorial Room addition was constructed on the south side of the Museum. The large one-story rectangular addition was built In 1934 the Museum acquired the last remaining portion of the of wood frame construction, with wood clapboard siding, oak that stood on Wadsworth property along the Genesee resting on a slab on grade foundation. The roof was a low River during the signing of the Treaty of Big Tree in 1797. sloped hipped roof and continued the established plane of the Previous to its relocation to the southwest corner of the roof of the east wing and 1916 addition. It was finished with property, it was sheltered on Wadsworth family property. asphaltic roofing. There is no evidence that windows were present at this addition.

This capital campaign also allowed for the expansion of the Coach display to a width equal to that of the Memorial Room addition. A long and narrow, one-story addition was built of wood frame construction and clad in board and batten wood siding. The roof was gabled and presumably covered in Image II – 25 1968 Photo of the southeast corner of the Museum during asphalt shingle roofing. The north wall of the Coach House construction of the Memorial Room addition. Courtesy of Livingston County featured six multi-light wood sash windows, for viewing the Historical Society. coach display from the exterior, and large doors at either end allowed for moving the coach in and out.

Other work at this time included some repairs to the framing of the hipped roof of the main block. It is possible that the small one-story addition to the west of the Museum, housing toilet and storage rooms, was also completed as part of this capital campaign.

27 “30 Center Street Deed – 80.16-2-4.”

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1973 Expansion – Annex

In 1973 the Annex addition was constructed on the south side of the Museum, connecting the Coach House to the Memorial Room addition. The estimated cost of construction was $3800.28 The long and narrow one-story rectangular addition was built of wood frame construction, with wood clapboard siding, resting on a presumed slab on grade foundation. The roof was a low sloped gabled roof covered with asphaltic roofing. There is no evidence that windows were present at this addition, but it did feature exit doors to either end.

Post 1973 Improvements

In 1989 the Willard Hose Building was acquired by the Museum and located on the southwest portion of the property next to the Big Tree display. In 1998 the cobblestone masonry repointing project was initiated and was completed in 2000. In 2001, celebrating the Society’s 125th anniversary, the hedge was removed in front of the Museum and replaced with the current flower beds. In 2009 the chain-link fence was removed and UV-filtered storm windows were installed at the Auditorium.

Other improvements included the enlargement and paving of the parking area, the removal and replacement of the west entrance door, the installation of loose-fill insulation above the ceilings of the main block29, the refinishing of the flooring and painting of the ceiling in the Auditorium, and the removal of a portion of the central brick chimney above the roof level.

28 “Village of Geneseo, Building Permit #581” Village of Geneseo Planning Board, 16 August 1973. Available at the Town of Geneseo Offices. 29 The main block features an un-finished, concealed space above the finished ceilings and below the hipped roof. Historically, there was no access to this space. An access panel has been created, presumably for the purpose of installing the insulation, in the Auditorium ceiling.

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TIMELINE 1958 – A shed constructed south of the building to display the 1867 – 1932 DISTRICT #5 SCHOOL Wadsworth Coach and farm equipment PRE 1820s PRE-DEVELOPMENT th 1867 – Cobblestone School reorganized into Union Free 1965 –175 Anniversary of Town of Geneseo, historic marker 1789 – The Town of Geneseo established and Europeans School District #5 School; Wadsworth Library built at 24 Center placed at Museum, effort led by Margaret Gilmore, the former settled the area in the Genesee River Valley Street Village Historian and LCHS President

1797 – Treaty of Big Tree reached agreement with Seneca 1871 – Classroom addition built at southwest corner of school; 1968 –Memorial Room addition built; the Coach Shed enlarged Nation to release title of land Methodist Society at corner of Center and Elm Streets sold to and re-sided Charles Jones; Normal School opened in Geneseo to train 1820 – 1838 BRICK ACADEMY educators 1973 –Annex addition built, creating an interior connection between Coach Shed and Memorial Room July 17, 1820 – William and James Wadsworth donated land 1872 – Atlas of Livingston County documented the removal of on Center Street to Village for use as school Methodist building at corner of Center and Elm Street 1977 –Geneseo Main Street Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places 1821 – County Courthouse completed at north terminus of Ca. 1906 –hyphen addition built connecting the west wing to Main Street, court no longer held in Brick Academy the 1871 addition 1980s – Big Tree artifact treated to prevent further deterioration 1825 – Local branch of National Methodist Missionary Society 1913 – School replaced wood stoves with coal as per district constructed brick building at corner of Center and Elm Streets regulations 1985 –Geneseo Main Street Historic District boundaries expanded to include to the Museum property 1832 – The Village of Geneseo incorporated 1916 – Classroom addition built at southeast corner of school 1989 – Willard Hose Building donated to the Museum and 1838 – 1867 COBBLESTONE/CENTER STREET SCHOOL 1918 –District #5 School came under control of NY State placed on southwest corner of property Education Dept.; many students began to attend Normal 1838 – Cobblestone School built School 1991 – Village of Geneseo expanded National Register Historic District certified as a National Historic Landmark Ca. 1850 – Methodist Society built church at 26-28 Center 1932 – District #5 School closed; property transferred to District Street, two lots west of Cobblestone School Livingston County Historical Society 1998 - 2000 – Select cobblestone repairs performed 1852 – Land at corner of Center and Elm Street purchased by POST 1932 LIVINGSTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Cobblestone School from Methodist Society 2001 – Landscape improvements made 1933 – The Museum collection, previously on display in log 1853 – New York State Legislature established concept of cabin in Village Park, moved to Museum 2004 – County Historian’s office moved off-site Union Free Schools, smaller districts and high schools 1934 – Section of Big Tree moved from Wadsworth property to 2004 – West entrance door removed and replaced with 1855 - Livingston County Teachers’ Association met in building the southwest corner of property contemporary door infill to organize teaching methods and school practices 1950 – Central heating installed, allowing Livingston County 2009 – Chain-link fence removed; UV-filtered storms installed 1857 – The large oak tree, said to have inspired the naming of Historian’s Office to be located in the 1871 addition at Auditorium windows the Treaty of Big Tree, fell

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SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – EXTERIOR MASONRY

Overall the building’s exterior is in good condition and retains The exterior walls of the original schoolhouse are constructed high historic integrity, representative of the property’s period of of coursed cobblestones on a low fieldstone foundation. Corner significance. quoins, window lintels and sills, and the watertable units are limestone. Mortar is of a soft, lime mix and tooled with a “V” The Museum property is located at 30 Center Street, on a profile. corner lot of approximately one acre, bordered by Center Street to the north and Elm Street to the east. An open lawn Overall the masonry is in good condition; select repointing was area remains to the east of building and a small asphalt completed in 2000. However, mortar deterioration is still parking lot accommodating approximately 7 parallel spots is evident where water is washing over the cobblestone, due to located in the northwest corner of site. Two small outbuildings undersized and failing roof drainage, and under window sills are located at the southwest corner of the site; the Willard lacking a proper drip edge. Minor cracks and delamination Hose (1890) and Big Tree buildings. were noted at limestone window sills.

The main cobblestone building was constructed with a At the southwest corner of the west wing there is a pronounced fieldstone foundation, masonry bearing exterior walls and bow in the cobblestone wall at the bearing end of the existing heavy timber header. The movement was likely caused by a Image III- 1: East elevation of east wing showing mortar deterioration and interior wood framing. A crawl space is present under the floor delamination of window sill. framing and can be accessed through a removable section of previous modification of the masonry opening that was not the flooring in the west hall. properly shored during construction. There is no visible evidence of cracking or distress in the mortar joints, indicating The 1871, 1906, and 1916 additions are built of wood frame the movement may be stabilized. construction on a stone foundation, with an assumed crawl space under floor framing. The 1968 and 1973 south (rear) There are plantings which are too close to the building additions are also built of wood frame construction but rest on foundations and vines growing on the cobblestone masonry. a slab-on-grade foundation. Areas of mildew and vegetative growth on the masonry are present in shaded areas of the north elevation of the east wing. There is currently no wheelchair accessible route from the Grade at the foundation perimeter and corners has eroded, parking lot into the building. All entrances have steps up into allowing water to drain towards building. the building wings. The building has three chimneys which are constructed of brick masonry; a stucco coating covers the east chimney of the west wing. Overall the chimneys are in good condition with limited areas of mortar deterioration primarily concentrated towards the top of each stack. However, the chimneys lack proper flashing at roof intersections which could lead to unwanted water infiltration and damage. The chimney at the intersection of the west hyphen addition with the 1871 addition does not have a proper chimney cap. Image III- 2: Looking along north Image III- 3: Structural movement (front) wall at southwest corner of west wing

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WOOD SIDING AND TRIM improperly installed at complex intersections at the chimney and original exterior door assembly of the 1871 addition. Wood clapboard siding covers the 1871 addition, the connector hyphen between the west wing and the 1871 addition, and the The rainwater drainage system consists of exterior aluminum 1916 addition. Overall, it is in good condition with areas hanging gutters and downspouts discharging water onto grade. experiencing varied degrees of paint deterioration. Vertical The building gutters and downspouts are in overall fair board and batten siding covers the contemporary additions and functional condition. The gutters are not screened, allowing is in good condition, although several battens are cracked or debris to enter and collect. This situation is most apparent at missing. rear of building which is surrounded by mature trees.

The area of wood clapboard sided infill on the west elevation of There are several areas where gutter and downspouts have main cobblestone building is showing signs of severe water disconnected allowing water runoff on building. Gutters and damage and deterioration. The current state allows water to downspouts along the east side of the building’s rear additions infiltrate into the building and is the probable cause of water are possibly under-designed for the volume of runoff, evident in damage to the interior of the Middle Room and the West Hall moisture damage at wood soffits and trim and deterioration of below. mortar from water flowing down the side of the building. Image III- 5: Typical deterioration of painted finish at clapboard siding

Exterior wood soffit and trim at the cobblestone building is in Extenders have been added to downspouts in an attempt to

overall good condition with areas of deterioration due to discharge water away from the building. Poor grading in

moisture infiltration resulting from paint failure. several areas is resulting in water traveling towards building

foundation.

ROOF AND ROOF DRAINAGE

The 1838 cobblestone building and 1871 addition hipped roofs are non-insulated with asphalt shingle roof covering in good condition. The 1916 (Pioneer Room) and 1968 (Memorial Room) additions are covered in asphaltic rolled roofing with reflective coating. Wall flashing at termination of the roof at the main building wood cornice has resulted in the deterioration of exposed bare wood. The Memorial Room addition’s vapor barrier and blown-in insulation have deteriorated and there is evidence of mildew and mold growth.

The Annex has asphaltic roll roofing nearing the end of its useful life and has been improperly flashed at wall connections. The Coach House addition has a gabled roof with asphalt single roofing in poor condition.

The hyphen addition’s shed roof was replaced in 2008 with self

adhered roll roofing. It was reported by the Society that ice Image III- 4: Inaccessible Main Entrance at the west wing, part of the Image III - 6: Deteriorated clapboard clad framed infill on west elevation of damming occurs during winter months. Flashing has been original ca. 1838 cobblestone schoolhouse main block

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Image III- 9: Annex addition roof, note condition of the roof covering and Image III-11: Disconnected and uncovered gutter at 1968 Memorial Room Image III- 7: Deteriorated wood cornice and soffit. Also shown is improper improper wall flashing Addition wall flashing.

Image III- 8: Deterioration of wood at termination of 1968 addition (Memorial Image III-10: Improper flashings at hyphen addition roof at intersection with Image III- 12: Disconnected Image III- 13: Water discharge Room) roof at cobblestone wall. 1871 addition. downspout at connector addition. at building foundation.

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MAIN ROOF STRUCTURE

The main block has a hipped roof covered in asphalt shingles. The framing is a system of heavy timber beams and posts supporting 3 x 6 rafters on 24” centers.

There is visible structural deflection at the ridge line of the roof and this movement is likely caused by several factors. First, roofs typically experience some movement over time. Next, there are not many visible connections between main framing members and failure could be occurring at these connection points. Lastly, the main ridge board has been cut in two locations rendering it ineffective.

The structural failures at the roof structure appear to be the cause of the visible sag in the Auditorium’s vaulted wood ceiling below. This condition appears to be specifically related to movement of the north king post of the roof structure. Image III- 16: View of roof structure of main block looking north over ceiling of Auditorium. Showing north king post which is most likely cause of sag in barrel vaulted ceiling below.

Image III- 14: Sagging of ridge at hipped roof of main block Image III- 15: Sketch drawings of existing framing at main roof Image III- 17: Missing section at main ridge board. (Courtesy of Jensen BRV Engineering, PLLC)

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WINDOWS DOORS

The building retains its original wood, double hung windows in The main entrance is through the west wing and has been good overall condition, although many units are not in operable retrofitted with a contemporary door ca. 2004. Originally this condition. opening would have held a mirror replica of the door assembly still extant on the north façade of the east wing. The main block has narrow 4/4 wood double hung windows. The windows have been made more energy efficient with the The original ca. 1838 entrance of the east wing features a solid addition of fixed interior storm units with UV-filtering film. The wood door with single raised panel with rectangular, single operational condition of these units was not able to be verified. glazed transom and sidelights. The assembly is in overall good condition, save some cracked glass and missing panel trim. The wings of the schoolhouse would have originally had a single 2/2 double hung window at the north (front) facade. The original configured window is extant at the west wing, but was Exterior doors have been fitted with panic hardware, but previously removed at the east wing. In 1916 a 4/4 configured remain inaccessible by wheelchair due to approach paths, unit was installed along with a new masonry window opening thresholds, and lack of power-assist operators. and 4/4 unit at the east wall of the east wing. These windows have exterior storm units. Overall the windows are in good Another historic exterior door is located on the south (rear) wall

condition, although the painted finish is worn and exhibits Image III – 18: Original Window - Exterior of the 1871 addition which is a 2-panel glazed wood door with surface cracking. All but the north window have been sealed Image III – 19: Original Window – Interior 2-light awning transom in fair condition. shut and do not currently open. Several contemporary, multi-light paneled wood doors at the The main block has steel framed windows installed at the rear additions are in good condition but are not utilized by the south (rear) wall ca.1930s. The windows are housed in wall Museum and are treated as exit only doors. construction of the Memorial Room addition, ca. 1968, partially viewable above suspended ACT ceiling. There are three 16- light steel framed units, with textured glass, housed in wood frame construction within the cobblestone masonry wall.

Other windows include original 6/6 wood double hung units in the 1871 addition; 4/4 wood double hung windows in the 1916 addition which are currently boarded from interior to prevent UV damage to museum artifacts; and 6-pane wood hopper sash windows in the hyphen addition connecting the west wing to the rear 1871 addition, presumably re-used from the earlier ca. 1906 configuration of the connector building. Overall the windows are in good condition, although the painted finish is worn and exhibits surface cracking and many units are missing the sash cords. Exterior storm windows are present but not

uniform in material, condition or operability. Image III- 20: Ca. 1930s steel framed sash windows on south elevation of Image III: 21 – Original entrance door at east wing main block visible above dropped ceiling of Memorial Room. Image III: 22 - Replacement entrance door at west wing

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SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – INTERIOR

Overall the building interior is in good condition and retains high historic integrity. The configuration of historic spaces has been maintained along with the majority of its design features, representative of the property’s period of significance.

In 1838 the cobblestone portion of the building was built of high design and constructed with quality materials and craftsmanship. However, over the past 150 years, several additions have been constructed without a guiding plan for the building. This has resulted in a difficult-to-navigate layout that does not adequately support its current operation as a museum.

Specific concerns include structural failure of roof members at the main block of building, lack of universal access throughout the museum, and inappropriate environment and storage for collections.

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INTERIOR FINISHES

Flooring Finish

Historic spaces feature wood floor framing with finished hardwood flooring. The Auditorium floor has been refinished with the remaining hardwood flooring retaining the worn patina of over 170 years of use.

Contemporary spaces, such as the Memorial Room, feature slab on grade with resilient finished flooring. The flooring is heavily soiled and nearing the end of its useful life. There is the possibility of asbestos containing material being present in areas of composition tile flooring.

Ceiling Finish

Image III- 23: Refinished flooring at Auditorium Image III- 25: Deflection of wood ceiling of 1871 addition (office) Historic spaces feature either painted plaster or wood ceilings primarily finished with a simple cove wood molding. There are areas of water damage at the wood ceiling of the Middle Room evident in cracked and peeling paint. The ceiling in the Auditorium is a barrel vaulted wood ceiling that is sagging from structural movement of the roof structure above. The Office (1871 Addition) is exhibiting slight sagging in the wood ceiling and should be further monitored. A suspended acoustical ceiling is installed in the east wing concealing the original plaster ceiling above. Although there is no evidence of active leaking, the plaster ceiling in the East Hall has suffered severe water damage presumably from a previous roof leak.

Contemporary spaces feature painted drywall and suspended acoustical ceilings in good condition but beginning to show signs of age.

Please reference Individual Room Condition Section for further information on specific materials and conditions.

Image III- 24: Deflection of wood ceiling of Auditorium Image III- 26: Water damage of ceiling above suspended ceiling in east hall. Note exposed electrical wiring.

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Wall Finish

The historic spaces within the Museum feature stone and wood wall framing with a painted plaster finish. Classroom areas have painted wood wainscot and associated chalkboard trim. The east wall of the Auditorium features an original slate chalkboard. The east and west walls have simple chair rail trim that still retains ghosts of hooks that were utilized for children’s coats.

Overall, the plaster and wood trim have been well maintained and are in good condition. There are areas of water damage at plaster walls in Middle Room. evident in cracked and peeling paint. Damage to the north wall appears to have been caused by a leak in the approximate location of a central chimney that has since been removed. The damage at the west wall has been caused by water infiltrating through failing exterior wood clapboard framed insert into west wall of cobblestone, visible above west shed roof addition. Image III- 27: Damage to painted plaster finish on north wall of Middle Image III- 29: Wood trim with ghost of hooks used to hang children’s coats Room Contemporary spaces feature wood framed walls with painted drywall finish.

Interior Doors

Historic wood stile and rail paneled doors are in good operational condition. Interior doors at the Auditorium and Middle Room have the ability to swing 180 degrees, as they were formerly classroom doors which necessitated the need for two-way passage of the schoolchildren.

Please reference Individual Room Condition Section for further information on specific materials and conditions.

Image III- 28: Damage to painted plaster finish on west wall of Middle Room Image III- 30: Door to Auditorium Image III- 31: Door to Middle Room

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MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS Recent upgrades have included installation of code compliant emergency egress lighting and signage. However, there is no Overall the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems have comprehensive fire detection and alarm system or fire evolved over time similar to the building itself. Currently, they suppression system. are outdated, inefficient and unable to provide the controlled environment needed for the Museum building, collections, and The building is protected by a comprehensive security system occupants. that reports directly to the alarm company. The system is equipped with motion detectors in each room and a keypad Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems that responds to a unique pass code assigned to each individual, so there is a record of individuals who have entered The mechanical system is a hydronic hot water system that the building. The building therefore has protection from currently heats the schoolhouse and the historic additions intrusion when it is unoccupied, and an early alert in case of through the use of radiators. The boiler is located in the utility fire. room, in the west wing, and is 20 plus years old and inefficient by current standards. The 1968 Memorial Room addition is Plumbing System heated by three electrical wall heaters while the 1968 Coach Room and 1973 Annex additions have no heating or ventilation The building is connected to municipal sewer and water systems. systems, reportedly at Center Street. The water distribution Image III- 32: Outdated boiler Image III- 33: Exposed wiring at east system is copper and there is no insulation on the piping. wing above suspended ceiling No central air conditioning system exists. One through-wall air There is an electric water heater that is over 10 years old at the conditioning unit was installed at the west wall of the 1871 furnace room. addition now utilized as an office and storage room. There is currently one men’s and one women’s restroom No humidity control system exists. Humidity levels in a range located on the west side of building. Toilet rooms are not from 60-69% were recorded and exceed accepted museum handicapped accessible. standards as previously discussed. An exterior hose bib is located on west wall of cobblestone Electrical System west wing.

The building has an overhead 200 amp, single phased electrical service with a meter located on the east exterior wall of the 1916 addition. The panel box, with circuit breaker overload protection, is located on the north wall of the1968 Memorial Room addition. Wire type is assumed copper, although domestic cord was noted at display cases in the west hall of the 1906 connector addition.

The building is illuminated with a combination of strip fluorescent and incandescent fixtures. Exposed wiring was noted above the east wing suspended ceiling.

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INTERIOR – INDIVIDUAL ROOM CONDITIONS

Room: Auditorium Room: Auditorium Room: Middle Room Use: Exhibits Ceiling Size: 32’-10” x 31’-3” 1,025 SF - hydronic heating through radiators located Height: 14’-5” A.F.F. under windows Additional Notes: Description: Flat painted wood - This main exhibit space is not on a Flooring handicapped accessible route Condition: Fair Description: Hardwood Deteriorated wood and painted ceiling in multiple areas due to water infiltration; Condition: Good Notes: pendant fluorescent light fixtures; blown-in Notes: Recently refinished; unlevel floor surface insulation installed above ceiling

Room: Middle Room Wall Finish Use: Exhibits Trim Description: Painted plaster 2’-9” high wood wainscot, plain wood door Size: 32’-10” x 21’-0” 690 SF Description: Condition: Good casement moldings

Notes: - Condition: Good Flooring Notes: Surface blemishes and knicks Description: Hardwood Ceiling Height: 11’-9” to 14’-4” A.F.F. Condition: Good - hydronic heating through wall registers at Additional Notes: Barrel vaulted wood ceiling that springs Worn finish; Condition could not be fully chimney shafts Description: from the east and west wall, painted Notes: assessed due to amount of exhibits - This main exhibit space is not on a

Condition: Fair concealing surface handicapped accessible route Visible central sagging of ceiling due to failure of north king post of roof structure Wall Finish Notes: above; pendant light fixtures; small access Description: Painted plaster panel to concealed space above ceiling; blown-in insulation installed above ceiling Condition: Fair to Poor Condition could not be fully assessed due Trim to amount of exhibits concealing surface ; Deteriorated plaster and painted finish in 2’-9” high wood wainscot, plain wood door multiple areas due to water infiltration; Description: casement moldings, simple cove ceiling Notes: areas of greatest damage are at west wall molding from water entering through wood frame Condition: Good – surface wear infill in cobblestone wall and on north wall Original slate chalkboard on east wall, from water presumably entering from other trim elements indicate another Notes: former chimney penetration at roof possible chalkboard on east wall and south wall

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Room: East Hall Room: Underground Railroad Room Room: Pioneer Room Use: Circulation/ Exhibits Use: Exhibits Use: Exhibits Size: 7’-8” x 15’-0” 115 SF Size: 12’-0” x 10’-9” 130SF Size: 20’-5” x 22’-4” 415 SF

Flooring Flooring Flooring Description: Hardwood Description: Hardwood Description: Hardwood Condition: Good Condition: Good Condition: Good Notes: Worn finish Notes: Worn finish Notes: Worn finish

Wall Finish Wall Finish Wall Finish Description: Painted plaster Description: Painted plaster Description: Painted plaster Condition: Fair Condition: Fair Condition: Good Deteriorated plaster and painted finish at Deteriorated plaster and painted finish at Deteriorated plaster finish at east wall due Notes: walls above suspended ceiling due to water Notes: infiltration Notes: walls above suspended ceiling due to water to water infiltration infiltration

Ceiling Ceiling Ceiling Height: Approximately 9-0” A.F.F. Height: 10’-6” A.F.F. Height: Approximately 9-0” A.F.F. Suspended acoustical tile ceiling Description: Flat, painted plaster Description: Suspended acoustical tile ceiling concealing original flat plaster ceiling above Description: concealing original flat plaster ceiling above Condition: Good Condition: Poor Condition: Fair Notes: - Severe water damage to original plaster Notes: Water damage to original plaster ceiling ceiling above suspended ceiling Notes: above suspended ceiling Trim

Trim Description: Painted wood wainscot Trim Plain wood base, door casements, and Painted wood wainscot, plain wood window Condition: Good Description: chair rail molding ; small cove ceiling Surface wear; Wainscot is either missing or molding above suspended ceiling Description: and door casements, small cove ceiling Notes: molding concealed on south wall Condition: Good Condition: Good Surface wear and multiple layers of paint; Notes: Ghosts of children’s coat hooks are present Notes: Surface wear Additional Notes: - Decorative fireplace at north wall at original chair rail moldings - Wall mounted light fixtures - Exposed wiring present above - Hydronic heating through radiator at north - Exposed wiring present above suspended Additional Notes: wall Additional Notes: suspended ceiling ceiling - hydronic heating through wall mounted - windows openings are currently covered

- No dedicated heat source radiator on north wall from inside

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Room: West Hall Room: Men’s Toilet Room Room: Utility Room Use: Main Entrance/ Docent Station/ Gift Shop Use: Toilet Room Use: Utility/ General Storage/ Collection Storage Size: 7’-10” x 15’-0” 110 SF Size: 7’-2” x 4’6” 33 SF Size: 12’-0” x 10’-10” 130 SF

Flooring Flooring Flooring Description: Hardwood Description: Sheet Vinyl Tile Description: Concrete slab Condition: Good Condition: Fair Condition: Fair Unlevel floor surface; Entrance mats Notes: Notes: Installed over unknown existing flooring Notes: Cracking present needed to prevent slip hazards

Wall Finish Wall Finish Wall Finish Full-height horizontal wood paneling on Full-height horizontal wood paneling, Description: Description: Painted plaster Description: north and west walls, vertical paneling on painted Condition: Good south and east walls; painted Condition: Fair Vertical wood paneling concealing chimney Condition: Good Notes: Notes: - at east wall South and east wall are partial height walls Notes: 7’-10” tall Ceiling Ceiling Height: 11’-0” A.F.F. Height: 10’-5” A.F.F. Ceiling Description: Flat wood ceiling, painted Description: Flat, painted plaster Height: 9’-0” A.F.F. Condition: Fair Condition: Good Description: Flat wood ceiling, painted Ceiling continuous over both Utility and Surface mounted fluorescent strip lighting, Condition: Fair Notes: Notes: Men’s Toilet Room surface mounted conduit Ceiling continuous over both Utility and Notes: Men’s Toilet Room Trim Trim Plain wood base, door casements, and Trim Description: Simple wood ceiling molding Description: chair rail molding (both original and non- Plain wood base, window casement, and Condition: Good original) ; small cove ceiling molding Description: Multiple layers of painted finish obscure simple ceiling moldings, painted Notes: Condition: Good Condition: Good profiles of molding Surface wear; Ghosts of children’s coat Notes: Surface wear Notes: hooks are present at original chair rail - Boiler is not housed in fire rated Additional Notes: moldings construction Additional Notes: - Space and fixtures are not ADA compliant - Combustibles are stored in close

Additional Notes: No dedicated heat source - Hydronic heating through radiator at south proximity to Boiler

Access flooring panel to crawl space below wall

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Room: Women’s Toilet Room Room: Office Room: Memorial Room Use: Toilet Room Use: Office/ Collections Storage Use: Exhibits Size: 9’-4” x 7’-2” 66 SF Size: 22’-7” x 25’-2” 568 SF Size: 42’-0” x 26’-6” 1,115 SF

Flooring Flooring Flooring Description: Hardwood 9 x 9 composition tile over concrete slab- Description: Sheet Vinyl Tile Description: Condition: Good on-grade Condition: Good Condition could not be fully assessed due Condition: Fair Installed over 5 x 5 composition tile, Notes: to amount of furniture concealing surface Heavily soiled surface and nearing end of Notes: possible asbestos containing material present Notes: useful life – possible asbestos containing Wall Finish material present Combination of plaster and fiberboard, Description: Wall Finish painted Wall Finish Description: Painted drywall or plaster Condition: Good Condition could not be fully assessed due Description: Painted drywall Condition: Good Notes: to amount of furniture concealing surface Condition: Good Notes: - Condition could not be fully assessed due Notes: Ceiling to wall mounted exhibits concealing surface Ceiling Height: 9’-7” A.F.F. Height: 6’-2” – 6’-6” A.F.F. Flat wood ceiling, painted; surface mounted Ceiling Description: Painted drywall or plaster, following slope strip fluorescent lighting Height: 8’-6” A.F.F. Description: of shed roof with highest clearance at east Condition: Fair 2’ x 4’ suspended acoustical tile with Description: wall Notes: Ceiling is slightly sagging in center recessed fluorescent lighting Condition: Good Condition: Fair, showing signs of age Low clearance; single surface mounted Notes: Trim Insulation has been blow-in above light fixture Notes: suspended ceiling; Vapor barrier has failed; - Plain wood window and door casings Presence of mold or mildew growth - Small ceiling cornice molding Trim - A small tray-type molding 1’10” A.F.F. Plain wood base, window casement, and Description: Trim Description: and another 3” molding, 6’-0” A.F.F. may simple ceiling moldings, painted be evidence of a chalkboard location at Description: None Condition: Good east wall Notes: - Condition: Good - Historic window units are concealed Multiple layers of painted finish obscure within north wall construction and can be Notes: Additional Notes: profiles of moldings viewed above suspended ceiling, additional Additional Notes: - Space and fixtures are not ADA compliant windows are possible at west wall - Hydronic heating through wall mounted - hydronic heating through radiator units at - Electric heat, no cooling or ventilation Additional Notes: radiator windows, one through-wall ac unit system

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Room: Annex Room: Coach House Use: Exhibits Use: Exhibits Size: 45’-0” x 11’-0” 495 SF Size: 45’-0” x 9’-0” 405 SF

Flooring Flooring Description: Concrete slab Description: 9 ½” wide wood plank Condition: Good Condition: Good Condition could not be fully assessed due Could not be determined whether planks Notes: to carpet runner and artifacts concealing Notes: are covering a concrete slab, noted surface vegetation growing through boards

Wall Finish Wall Finish Painted board and batten siding on south Description: 9 ½” wide wood boards, installed vertically wall, painted wood clapboard siding on Description: Condition: Good north wall, painted drywall on east and west walls Notes: Wall finish is exterior siding, not insulated Condition: Good Notes: Exterior walls are not insulated Ceiling Height: 10’-5” to 12’-5” Ceiling Open to 2 x 4 rafter structure of gabled roof Description: with lowest clearance at north and south Height: 7’-2” to 8’-10” A.F.F. ends sloping upwards to center Painted drywall, follows low slope of gabled Condition: Good Description: roof with lowest clearance at east and west ends sloping upwards to center Notes: Ceiling/roof assembly is not insulated Condition: Good Notes: Ceiling/roof assembly is not insulated Trim Description: None Trim Description: None No heating, cooling or ventilation system Additional Notes: resulting in high extremes of temperature

and humidity No heating, cooling or ventilation system

Additional Notes: resulting in high extremes of temperature and humidity

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ACCESSIBILITY

The building interior does not meet current guidelines for accessibility to areas of public space by individuals with disabilities, as codified by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). 1

Visitors encounter a step up to the main entrance door in the west wing of the building, then immediately face two small steps up to the Auditorium which houses the main exhibit space of the Museum. These steps are difficult to navigate due to the short rise of each step, thus creating a tripping hazard. The main block of the building and 1968 Memorial Room addition rest approximately 9 inches above the flanking side wings which contain the building entrances. The rear Coach Room and Annex additions step down from the Memorial Room another 12 1/2 inches. These factors make it difficult for a disabled person to navigate through building.

Image III- 34: Steps from main entrance in the west wing up to the Temporary accommodations have been made. For entrance Auditorium that serves as the main exhibit space into the building, a rudimentary ramp has been installed at the east entrance, but the east door needs to be opened up specifically for handicapped use by Museum staff. Another ramp is located on the interior of the east hall to provide access up into Auditorium exhibit space. These ramps are not ADA compliant and do not provide access to all public spaces including the toilet room facilities.

The toilet rooms are located on the west side of the building. At both the Men’s and Women’s Toilet Rooms, users need to navigate down a step of approximately seven inches at the entrance. The rooms are not ADA compliant due to lack of accessible route and they do not feature the required turn around space for a user in a wheelchair. The plumbing fixtures and accessories are not accessible either.

1 The museum property, as a National-register listed property, can provide ADA compliance through alternative methods if it is determined that compliance with the requirements for accessible routes (exterior and interior), ramps, entrances, or toilets would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building. Access should be provided to all levels of a Image III- 35: Steps from Pioneer Room up to Middle Room building or facility in compliance requirements whenever practical.

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INDOOR MUSEUM ENVIRONMENT cumbersome in the extreme, and the collections are not stored by methods that meet archival standards or are space-efficient. The indoor environmental conditions in exhibition and storage Temperature, humidity and light control in the storage areas areas have a significant effect on the long-term preservation of are also deficient. the artifacts, photographs and documents that comprise the Museum’s collection. The overarching storage concern, however, is that the Museum has no dedicated storage room, resulting in an Temperature and Relative Humidity unusually large portion of the collection being on permanent display. This greatly limits the institution’s flexibility or ability to The majority of the building, except the Annex and Coach perform the normal functions of a museum. Without a properly- House additions, is heated in winter, and in summer a window equipped and sized storage room, the Museum will not be able air conditioner cools (only) the office when it is occupied, but to achieve normally accepted museum standards for either the systems do not include any humidity control. There is no collections storage or exhibition. heating or cooling system provided for the Willard Hose Building, which contains a display of artifacts. Due in part to a lack of dedicated storage, many objects are exhibited in the open, on tables and counters, within easy No environmental records have been kept at the Museum, but reach of curious visitors who might handle or even take the spot readings and observations of the condition of the artifacts.

collection are revealing. In early September, with outside Image III- 37: Auditorium exhibit space where UV-filtered storm windows conditions moderate (68oF at 50% RH), the relative humidity have been installed. inside the building measured in the low to mid-sixties, while the RH in the Annex was 69%. Sustained high levels of RH are evident in the ongoing corrosion of iron objects on exhibit in the Middle Room and mold growth on the artifacts in the Annex, Pioneer Room and Willard Hose Building.

Visible and UV Light Levels

The Museum has made an effective effort to protect some objects on exhibit from excessive light with the UV-filtered interior storm windows installed in the Auditorium. However, not all windows are filtered, so UV exposure is still significant for objects in other spaces. In addition, light levels are too high in many areas, both from window light and from spotlights directed onto individual objects.

Collection Storage

The Museum stores its collections in glass-fronted cabinets in Image III- 38: Overwhelmed storage in the 1871 addition that is currently Image III- 36: The ca. 1873 Wadsworth Coach as it is displayed in the used as an office environment. Coach House which does not provide a suitable environment for such a the west corridor, in a small room beside the main office, in the furnace room, and in a small space off the furnace room. prominent piece of the collection. Access to the collections housed in these crowded spaces is

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SECTION IV – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REHABILITATION PROGRAM GOALS PROGRAMMING GOALS - BUILDING

Recommendations for the treatment of the Museum property The Museum’s building, including original schoolhouse and LOOKING TOWARDS THE FUTURE are rooted in the short-range and long-range program goals of subsequent additions, is in overall good condition reflecting the Livingston County Historical Society as well as in the needs the longevity of the building materials, the construction of its largest artifact, the building. methods and the maintenance practices over time. There are In a 5-year strategic plan which outlines the goals for the areas of needed maintenance and repair as described in Museum, the Society has described its mission as: Short-range Goals Section III: Existing Conditions Survey.

“…an institution whose purpose is to present, ¾ Improve security and care of collections promote, preserve, and value the rich history of o Begin a collection resources inventory in order to The original cobblestone schoolhouse building was of high Livingston County via its collections, ascertain what may be on display, what may be design but over the years additions were constructed to serve programming, and partnerships.”1 placed in storage and required storage capacity, the user’s immediate need without an overall plan. This has and what may be de-accessioned resulted in an incoherent layout that does not support the With the overarching goal of becoming: Museum’s mission. Specifically, accessibility, collections o Create a dedicated area for collection storage environment and storage needs are not properly addressed. In and conservation activities “…Livingston County’s leading institution for particular, without adequate and dedicated storage facilities, history education and heritage tourism”2 ¾ Improve exhibition of collections an unusually large portion of the collection is on permanent display. o Establish audiences for which interpretive plan The Society would like to see the building continue to house will target, planning for new and varied audiences the collections from the 17 towns within Livingston County and Multiple discussions with the Livingston County Historical provide the space for which they will be displayed and viewed o Analyze membership data Society Planning and Building Committee were carried out and a consensus of the short and long-range goals for the building by the public. The property would likewise continue to function ¾ Improve accessibility of collections to audience was reached. The Building Goals Diagram graphically displays as a center for educational activities, such as tours and a summary of programmatic needs described by committee activities for school-age children, as well as an anchor Long-range Goals over a diagram of the existing facility. The project team destination for area tourism. ¾ Strive to meet best museum practices guidelines identified both required and preferred areas for improvement ¾ Seek funding in support of Museum programming and or consideration in future planning. capital improvement initiatives There are a multitude of factors that greatly limit the ¾ Define and prioritize interpretive programming goals institution’s flexibility or ability to perform the normal functions ¾ Showcase and restore historic building and its unique of a museum, i.e. lack of dedicated storage, accessibility of features collections and visitor services such as toilet rooms. The main area of focus for work recommendations is improving the Building Needs Museum function within its building to better serve the ¾ Maintain public safety Museum’s mission and future vision as stated in its Strategic Plan. ¾ Secure building envelope ¾ Improve public access 1 Livingston County Historical Society. Livingston County Historical Society Strategic Plan: January 2009 through December 2014. May 2010, pg. 2 ¾ Provide a proper environment for people, collections 2 Ibid. and building

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SELECTION OF TREATMENT APPROACH

Secretary of the Interior’s Standards Recommended Rehabilitation Approach

The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of We recommend an overall preservation treatment approach of Historic Properties identifies four different options for the rehabilitation for the Livingston County Historical Museum in preservation treatment of an historic property: preservation, conjunction with a restoration approach for individual exterior rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction. and interior historic features significant to the period of significance of 1838 – 1934, the nearly 100 years which the ¾ Preservation building was utilized as a district school.

Preservation focuses on the maintenance and repair of existing First, this approach will identify, preserve and protect the historic materials and retention of a property’s form as it has original character of the historic 1838 cobblestone school and evolved over time. subsequent 1871 and 1916 classroom additions. This would include the restoration of exterior historic elements and overall ¾ Rehabilitation fabric as well as significant interior spaces and material fabric.

Rehabilitation acknowledges the need to alter or add to a Secondly, this approach will recognize the need to historic property to meet continuing or changed uses while accommodate present and future use as a museum. This retaining the property’s historic character. would include improvements to meet current standards for a building being utilized by the public, such as handicapped ¾ Restoration accessibility and fire detection and alarm, as well as improvements to museum environment including a visitor’s Restoration is undertaken to depict a property at a particular experience through exhibits, collections storage, security and period of time in its history, while removing evidence of other indoor environmental controls. periods. Thirdly, this approach would give greatest flexibility in treating ¾ Reconstruction features that do not date to period of significance including those of 1968 Memorial Room, 1968 Coach House, and 1973 Reconstruction re-creates vanished or non-surviving portions Annex additions. of a property for interpretive purposes.

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FACTORS CONSIDERED Hazardous Materials – The removal of some hazardous Prioritization - is a key factor of the recommendations due The work recommendations are based on what is known about material, potentially including asbestos containing material, to the other factors mentioned above. The work plan the property in its current useful condition, the survey of lead based paint or mold, is most often required in some represents our best opinion as to how to sub-divide the existing conditions, the project goal, and the following brief fashion as part of a restoration or rehabilitation of a historic work components that the property needs. These overview of salient factors that must be considered: property. The treatment of these materials is often allocations are generally in order of priority first dealing with determined by the scope, location and level of repair. immediate threats, securing the exterior envelope, and Applicable laws, regulations, codes – Primarily the New rehabilitating the interior. Variations on this allocation may York State Building and Existing Building Codes, Identifying and testing of potential hazardous materials was occur due to funding availability, season, private priorities Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility not included in scope of this report. Further investigation and other factors. Guidelines, Village of Geneseo Zoning Regulations, and and abatement planning must be undertaken during the the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment next phases of design. Implementation - This historic structure report is a of Historic Properties. preliminary step in the project planning process. Through Building Condition – the current building condition has been this report an understanding that the property ought to be Energy Conservation - current standards for energy described in Section III – Existing Conditions Survey as rehabilitated will be reached allowing the organization to conservation systems in terms of building and collections. being in an overall good condition with noted areas of proceed on moving forward with its implementation. concern including necessary structural repairs, The building, as a National Register listed historic building, maintenance at exterior building envelope and The next stage of planning will be the designing for the is eligible for a Historic Building exemption to New York improvements necessary for continued use as a museum. rehabilitation project and should be prepared by State Energy Code compliance as stated in Sections appropriately trained, skilled, and experienced design 101.4.3 of the code. Functional Requirements - Consideration that the building professionals familiar with this specialized work. While the is utilized as a museum which is open to the public, has a recommendations in this report serve as the start of the Accessibility – interim and long term planning for collection on exhibit, and stores and preserves museum design process, the next stage of design will delve into the compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) collections. next level of research, investigation, recommendation and accessibility guidelines as well as New York State Building cost estimating for each phase, as applicable. and Existing Building Codes. The overall programming for the Museum outlined in the Livingston County Historical Society Strategic Plan was It is recommended that the Museum continue to consult The law allows designated historic buildings, such as the discussed in relation to a recommended work plan. with the State Historic Preservation Office throughout the Museum, the ability to provide alternative methods of design development of the rehabilitation. access, if physical access cannot be provided without Museum Environment - The indoor environmental adversely impacting the historic features of the building. conditions in exhibition and storage areas have a significant Construction work should only be undertaken by those effect on the long-term preservation of the artifacts, contractors qualified in this specialized work. Historical Significance – The Museum property is listed in photographs and documents that comprise the Museum’s the State and National Registers of Historic Places as a collection. contributing building to Geneseo’s Main Street Historic Project Budget –Consideration that funding is not currently district. available for all the work that must be done was taken into Recommended work plan must be developed in accord with account. A phased approach is recommended to fit funding the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards tor the Treatment that could become available over the duration of a long of Historic Properties. range project work plan.

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PRIORITIZED GOALS OF WORK PLAN objects to better preserve them. Preference should ¾ Develop an intuitive circulation route through be given to on-site storage. building and exhibits. 1. PUBLIC SAFETY ¾ Upgrade mechanical systems to provide a proper ¾ Develop a plan for enhance exterior and ¾ Engage a structural engineer to further design for the energy efficient, indoor environment for the building, interior accessibility structural repairs as noted in Section III: Existing collections and occupants. Noted areas of concern Conditions Survey. Implement structural repairs with are at Memorial Room, Annex, Coach House, and ¾ Dedicate an area for educational sessions a qualified contractor, experienced in similar projects. out buildings. ¾ Improve security and care of collections ¾ Work with the Village Code Enforcement Officer to ¾ Provide secure access points to and within confirm the current Certificate of Occupancy and building to improve safety of occupants and ¾ Offer greater access to outbuildings and identify any deficiencies of systems. collections. Offer greater visibility of viewing of “Big Tree” artifact as a destination entrance/exit to all users including staff. for heritage tourism ¾ Develop and implement a program for improvement of public safety including fire detection, alarm and ¾ Consider accommodating improvements to the It is recommended that the Museum continue to consult suppression, electrical repairs and upgrades, and security and care of collection as part of a long- with the State Historic Preservation Office throughout enclosing the boiler in fire-rated construction in range comprehensive rehabilitation project. the design development of the rehabilitation plan. addition to removing combustibles from its vicinity.

4. IMPROVE PUBLIC ACCESS 6. FUNDRAISING (ON-GOING) 2. SECURE EXTERIOR BUILDING ENVELOPE ¾ Develop an accessible circulation route through the The Society should continue to build consensus ¾ Retain and restore the historic features of the building and exhibits including dedicated and relationships among the public, interested Museum’s building and site while serving the handicapped parking, accessible entrance and toilet agencies, organizations and neighbors. Museum’s mission objectives. rooms. Special consideration will need to be given to how modifications would impact museum functions, The Society should actively seek funding at all ¾ Develop and implement a program to secure the historic spaces, features, and finishes of the building. levels for the design and implementation of the exterior envelope based on conditions outlined in recommended work plan. Section III: Existing Conditions Survey. Locate and ¾ Consider accommodating improved public remove exterior and interior sources of water that are access to and throughout the building as part Prepare for the next round of the Environmental causing damage to the building fabric. Remediate of a long-range comprehensive rehabilitation Protection Fund for which the Society should seek the moisture and mold present within building. project. additional funding in support of a capital improvement project. ¾ Develop and implement a maintenance program 5. PLAN FOR NEW AND DIVERSE AUDIENCES 7. IMPLEMENTATION 3. IMPROVE SECURITY AND CARE OF COLLECTIONS DEFINE, DESIGN AND DEVELOP A LONG- RANGE RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION Implement the design of the long-range restoration and ¾ Create a dedicated area for collection storage and PLAN - Engage a qualified architect to further rehabilitation plan with a qualified contractor, conservation activities, providing ability to remove design a long-range restoration and rehabilitation experienced in similar projects. Work to proceed as plan to better serve the Museum’s mission while available funding will allow. preserving the historic character of building.

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STUCTURAL REPAIRS AND STABILIZATION

Jensen BRV Engineering PLLC, structural engineering consultants, conducted a preliminary assessment of the two structural concerns mentioned in Section III: Existing Conditions Survey. The following is a summary of their findings.

SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WEST WING BOWING OF COBBLESTONE MASONRY

Since the condition appears to have stabilized, corrective action may not be needed at this time. However, this condition should be monitored over time and specific attention should be paid to the adjacent mortar joints. Any cracking could signal movement at which point further evaluation should be undertaken with possible corrective measures required.

MAIN ROOF STRUCTURE – RIDGE SAG

After reviewing existing conditions it was determined that the Image IV-1: Roof framing sketch plan showing proposed new ridge beam. sag in the ridge line is most likely caused by several issues Image IV-2: Roof framing sketch plan showing proposed steel beam to Plan courtesy of Jensen BRV Engineering, PLLC. support north king post. Plan courtesy of Jensen BRV Engineering, PLLC. including typical movement over time, possible failure of connection points of main framing members, and the removal of two sections in the main ridge board.

For safety of the building and occupants, it is recommended that the Museum stabilize the movement at the ridge line:

¾ Add a new steel beam under the ceiling structure and directly under the north king post where the Auditorium ceiling is sagging below. The new steel beam would bear on the east and west existing cobblestone walls.

¾ Remove and replace the existing ridge beam, connecting existing rafters to the new beam. The beam would be supported by the king post at the north end and the chimney at the south end. Image IV-3: Section sketch showing proposed steel beam to support north king post. Plan courtesy of Jensen BRV Engineering, PLLC. Further evaluation and structural design will be required prior to implementing these recommendations.

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SECURING BUILDING ENVELOPE

ARCHITECTURAL SUGGESTED APPROACH TO ARCHITECTURAL SUGGESTED APPROACH TO PRIORITY PRIORITY FEATURE REPAIR FEATURE REPAIR SHORT LONG SHORT LONG IMMEDIATE IMMEDIATE TERM TERM TERM TERM GENERAL SITE Develop and implement an Re-establish positive sloping of overall maintenance program X grade at noted areas around building foundation to eliminate X Engage a certified low spots. environmental firm to complete an asbestos, lead, and mold Repair cracked and uneven X survey to identify suspect walkways X materials. Cut away vegetation to leave Develop and implement an open space of two feet minimum overall energy program to between building foundation and X improve energy efficiency, plantings. X including the addition of insulation and storm windows. Create plan for enhanced accessibility, with consideration Engage a certified land surveyor X given to how modifications would impact museum to complete a topographic land X survey for future long term functions, historic spaces, planning features and finishes of the building.

Preserve and feature open yard on east portion of site X X

Develop an intuitive circulation route around building, offering greater access to outbuildings X and viewing of “Big Tree” artifact.

Create a dedicated handicapped parking spot X

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ARCHITECTURAL SUGGESTED APPROACH TO ARCHITECTURAL SUGGESTED APPROACH TO PRIORITY PRIORITY FEATURE REPAIR FEATURE REPAIR SHORT LONG SHORT LONG IMMEDIATE IMMEDIATE TERM TERM TERM TERM MASONRY guidelines to prevent water Repoint areas of missing and infiltration and deterioration to deteriorated mortar to match wood substrates existing in mortar mix, color, and X tooling. Refer to Preservation Install snow guards, heating Brief No. 2 at www.nps.gov. tapes or similar measures to reduce ice damming at roof X Repair spalled stone lintels and drainage systems sills through a cementitious patch, appropriate for small loss, When reaching the end of its or stone dutchman repair for useful life, replace asphalt larger areas. Finish face should X shingled roof with standing match existing stone. Repair seam metal, restoring the visual X cracks in stone with an epoxy aesthetic of roof, originally consolidant. covered in metal roofing.

Monitor southwest corner of ROOF DRAINAGE west wing for signs of Reattach areas of gutters and movement such as cracking X downspouts that are noted as X mortar. disconnected

ROOF Install wire baskets in gutters at Perform repairs and structural downspout connection X stabilization of ridge beam of main hipped roof per structural X Add longer extensions to engineer’s recommendations. leaders to carry rainwater away X from the foundation. Replace low sloped asphaltic sheet roofing nearing the end of Evaluate future installation of an X its useful life underground downspout drainage system to connect to Remove improper flashing and the storm water system replace with sheet metal X flashing installed in accord with X Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA)

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ARCHITECTURAL SUGGESTED APPROACH TO ARCHITECTURAL SUGGESTED APPROACH TO PRIORITY PRIORITY FEATURE REPAIR FEATURE REPAIR SHORT LONG SHORT LONG IMMEDIATE IMMEDIATE TERM TERM TERM TERM

WOOD SIDING WINDOWS

AND TRIM Window frames and sashes Repair severely deteriorated showing evidence of surface area of wood clapboard siding cracking, or crazing of paint, X on west elevation of main X should be hand sanded and cobblestone building in-kind. repainted.

Inspect areas of bare wood left Add weatherstripping to exposed for wood rot. Repair or windows; caulk open cracks and replace deteriorated wood in- X joints with compatible material to X kind prior to repainting reduce air infiltration.

Areas of surface cracking, or crazing of paint, should be hand sanded and repainted. In areas of peeling paint to bare wood, X remove damaged paint by hand scraping or sanding then prime and paint with compatible paint systems

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RECOMMENDED WORKPLAN FOR BUILDING INTERIOR SUGGESTED APPROACH TO FEATURE PRIORITY SUGGESTED APPROACH TO REPAIR FEATURE PRIORITY SHORT LONG REPAIR IMMEDIATE SHORT LONG TERM TERM IMMEDIATE MUSEUM TERM TERM LAYOUT & USE ENVIRONMENT Create plan for enhanced Remediate moisture/mold interior accessibility, providing present within the building X an accessible circulation route through building and exhibits Create a dedicated area for including an accessible entrance collection storage and and toilet rooms, with X conservation activities, providing consideration given to how ability to better preserve them. X X modifications would impact Preference given to an on-site museum functions, historic storage spaces, features and finishes of the building. Control exposure of collections to UV-light and high levels of X X In interim, provide new code visible light compliant hardware to existing doors. Power assisted door Limit exposure of collections to X extremes of humidity and openers and closers could be X X installed without compromising temperatures. historic doors. CEILING FINISH Retain and restore historic Patch and repair water- features of historic cobblestone damaged wood ceiling finish to X X X school house, classroom visually match existing. additions Develop an intuitive circulation Monitor sag in ceiling of 1871 X route through building and Addition (office) X exhibits. WALL FINISH Patch and repair water- Provide secure access points to damaged plaster and painted X and within building to improve finish to match existing. safety of occupants and WALL TRIM collections. X X Preserve historic wood wainscot and trim, careful to retain ghosts X X of children’s coat hooks at halls of east and west wings

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SUGGESTED APPROACH TO FEATURE PRIORITY REPAIR SHORT LONG IMMEDIATE TERM TERM MECHANICAL Remove combustibles from the X boiler room Enclose the boiler in fire rated X construction Create a contemporary utility room that meets current building code requirements and install a complete energy-efficient HVAC system upgrade in order to X reduce operating costs while maintaining an appropriate environment for the building, collections and people ELECTRICAL Perform electrical repairs to remedy exposed wiring X

Install integrated fire detection, alarm and suppression system X

Upgrade security system to X meet current needs of museum. PLUMBING Install a new energy efficient water heater to reduce operating X costs

Provide accessible toilet room facilities X

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MUSEUM ENVIRONMENT summer, and as low as human comfort would allow in winter. draperies that can be closed when sunlight is strong and when Seasonal variations in temperature and humidity are the museum is closed. The Museum may also wish to The indoor environmental conditions in exhibition and storage acceptable, provided extremes and rapid shifts are avoided. reconsider the placement of some objects within the exhibit areas have a significant effect on the long-term preservation of rooms. the artifacts, photographs and documents that comprise the Because these studies are still under discussion, a Museum’s collection. Although gradual deterioration of almost bibliography and an article on sustainable environments in Recommended Light Levels 3 all material is nearly inevitable, the processes of deterioration museums is included in report appendix. For Historic Artifacts and Works of Art can be greatly slowed. Control of the environment is essential 4 to preventive conservation. It is cost-effective, as Light Exposure Guidelines for Museums Type of Object Maximum Light Levels environmental control can benefit whole collections, preserve Exposure to light causes fading in many materials, and can Materials most sensitive to light: their value, and lessen the need for individual conservation Fabrics, including upholstery and clothing 5 footcandles treatments over time. Environmental control should be the also cause structural weakening. Light fades textiles, Basketry (especially dyed basketry) foundation of the Museum’s long-term collection preservation photographs, watercolors, basketry, and feathers. Light Feathers, butterflies, and leather (especially dyed) plan and should be integrated into the rehabilitation of the discolors and destroys varnishes, paper and glues. In addition, Photographs building. light exposure leads to brittleness and structural weakness in Paper (including prints, drawings, watercolors, and pastels) paper and textiles. These are fundamental and irreversible Unprimed or thinly colored paintings on canvas Wallpapers. Temperature and Humidity Guidelines for Museums forms of deterioration.

The environmental guidelines for museums and archives have All wavelengths of light cause damage, but ultraviolet light is Materials moderately sensitive to light long been defined within narrow parameters. It has traditionally more damaging to susceptible objects than visible light. Bone, ivory, and horn 20 footcandles Ultraviolet light is present to some degree in all white light Wood (where surface color is deemed unimportant) been recommended that mixed collections such as LCHS’s be Leather (except dyed) o o kept at levels of 45% or 50% RH and at around 68 or 70 F, or sources. Daylight has the highest UV content, followed by Oil and tempera paintings lower in dedicated storage spaces. fluorescent light (including CFL bulbs) and halogen light, while Oriental lacquer incandescent lights emit relatively low UV content. In a Plastics These standards may have been reasonable when energy was museum setting, daylight, fluorescent light (including CFL bulbs), and halogen light, which are all high in UV content, relatively cheap, but are being questioned because of Materials insensitive to light increasing concern about energy use, climate change, and should always be UV-filtered. Ceramics and glass (most) 30 footcandles cost. There is now a broad acceptance that museums need to Bare metals take a more sustainable approach to the environment they Since both visible light and UV light damage collections, visible Stone (most kinds) maintain. At the same time, research carried out by the Image light should also be controlled. The maximum recommended visible light exposure for various materials is listed in the table Permanence Institute at Rochester Institute of Technology, the Except for short durations required for access or housekeeping, no Canadian Conservation Institute and the Conservation on the next page. Artifacts in storage should always be in the light is acceptable for museum objects in storage. Analytical Laboratory of the Smithsonian Institution has led to dark, either because windows are blocked or because they are the conclusion that a wider temperature and humidity range completely enclosed in storage containers, except when being than previously recommended is entirely acceptable for most worked with. materials, especially for objects that have already been 3 Based on G. Thomson, The Library and Museum Environment, 2nd ed. exposed to even wider extremes. With the redesign of spaces within the Museum, attention 1986, p.23 4 should be paid to UV filters in windows in exhibit halls, and UV The table assumes that exposure occurs only during opening hours --- Under these new guidelines, it would be acceptable for the filters on all artificial light sources with high UV content. In after hours, lights should be extinguished and windows should be covered to exclude daylight. The chart also assumes that light-sensitive materials Museum to maintain a relative humidity between 35% and addition, where it will not impact the historic appearance of the o such as textiles, costumes, watercolor paintings, or original photographs, 65%. The temperature should be held at or below 70 F in building, windows should be equipped with light-filtering are exhibited only for a limited time. (Many museums limit exhibit of such shades, or with light-blocking roller shades or reproduction items to three months or less.)

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COLLECTIONS STORAGE PLAN Details of Method used to Estimate Storage Needs: The overarching storage concern is that the Museum has no real storage room, in the usual sense, so that an unusually 1) First, the most suitable storage method was determined for Summary of Storage Needs for Collection large portion of the collection is on permanent display. This each class of object in the collection. Categories that were greatly limits the institution’s flexibility or ability to perform the chosen include: in boxes on standard shelves, exposed on standard shelves, in drawers (i.e. sliding “trays”), hanging normal functions of a museum. Unless the need for a properly- Cubic Feet of (clothing), rolled (flat textiles), on screens (framed art), on equipped storage room of reasonable size is met, the Museum Storage Needed broad span shelving (large objects), and on individual will not be able to achieve normally accepted museum platforms (“oversized” objects). standards for either collections storage or exhibition. Broad Span Shelving 3727

Storage Needs Survey 2) Next, objects in the collection were measured in feet and tenths of feet. Large items such as furniture were measured Standard Shelving 1654

The space and equipment required to house the collection of individually. Smaller 3-d items were measured in groups as they would be spaced in drawers or on shelves. The rod length Drawer/tray Units 258 the Museum were estimated as part of this Historic Structure Report.5 The summary of results is listed in the following chart needed for hanging clothing was estimated. For framed art, Hanging Rods for Clothing 214 form.6 the square footage that would be needed on art screens was

calculated, and the standard 30% was added for space around 7 Painting Screens 160 Although clearly a significant portion of the collection will be on each frame. For unframed documents (or documents that the exhibit, the Society is unsure at this point which items will be Museum plans to unframe) space that would be needed for on permanent display and which will be used for shorter term drop-front boxes was calculated. Specialized Storage (flat file drawers, gun exhibits over the coming years, and will therefore need space rack, rolled textiles): 128 in the new storage room. In view of this, the storage needs of 3) Measurements were then entered on a chart under the the entire collection were assessed to establish a base line. appropriate storage method. From these figures, the cubic TOTAL CU. FT. STORAGE Objects, or groups of objects, are clearly identified in the chart footage of storage equipment that will be needed to store the EQUIPMENT 6140 so that this storage estimate can be adjusted as appropriate entire collection has been calculated. when plans for the Society’s long-term exhibitions are clarified. Additional agricultural material from Measurements of agricultural tools and equipment currently Annex housed in the Annex and “oversized” objects that will require Broad Span Shelving 784 individual platforms have been clearly separated from the remainder of the collection in the chart. In the event there may Standard Shelving 500 not be enough space in an on-site storage room for everything the Society would like to house, the agricultural material in the Oversized objects (individual platforms) 3055 Annex is the class of material that would be recommended to be initially housed elsewhere. TOTAL CU. FT. ANNEX STORAGE EQUIPMENT 4339

7 An allowance is needed for "finger-room" to safely handle framed works 5 The estimate was developed by means of a measured Space Needs stored on a screen. The allowance is required because frames are not Because cubic footage in the Memorial Room is limited, Survey of the collection conducted by Barbara Moore, Conservator, Anna regular sizes and shapes, so space must be allowed around each piece agricultural and oversized items are listed above separately from Kowalchuk, Museum Administrator, and Bill Brummett, Vice President of simply to be able to arrange items on the screen. A 30% allowance over the other collection items. the Board, during August and September, 2010. actual measurements of the frames provides the correct amount of flexibility Note: all dimensions are in feet and tenths of feet. 6 Detailed survey is attached in Appendix Section of Report while remaining space-efficient.

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COLLECTIONS STORAGE PLAN Cont’d

Next Steps:

¾ As stated above, a significant portion of the collection will remain on exhibit, and therefore not all of the material measured in the Space Needs Survey will be housed in the storage room. To fine-tune storage needs, the Society must determine which objects/groups of objects will remain on “permanent” exhibit and which will be stored for use in shorter-term exhibits.

¾ If there are areas in which the Society wishes to grow its collection in the future, or areas it wishes to de-emphasize, this information should be incorporated in storage planning to allow growth space or to trim requirements.

¾ Once these issues are decided, the exact number of trays,

shelves, broad-span shelves, platforms, etc. can be Image IV- 4: Example of a typical mobile storage system determined. (Additionally, with this information it will be possible to itemize the storage supplies (boxes, hangers, etc.) that will be needed to complete the storage project, and to estimate their cost.)

¾ When the dimensions and height of the new storage room have been finalized, a proposed layout can be developed for the storage equipment. A mobile storage system typically provides 60% more storage space than a non- mobile system. If space in a dedicated on-site storage room is determined to be inadequate to house the collection, the Society should consider installing a mobile system.

¾ Once the equipment details and the room dimensions are final, a firm estimate can be sought from several suppliers.

A sample layout for both mobile and static system options was drafted to ascertain the cubic footage of collection objects that can be accommodated. These layouts are included in the

Appendix of this report. Image IV- 5: Example of a typical mobile storage system

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LONG-RANGE RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION PLAN

In consideration of the numerous factors previously discussed, OPTION 1: ALTERATIONS WITHIN THE EXISITNG Limitations: CBCA recommends the creation of a long-range restoration FOOTPRINT and rehabilitation plan. Does not fulfill the programmatic goals of the Museum for One option the project team considered was accommodating public access and collections This plan would include: contemporary programmatic requirements, such as accessible services, an accessible route through the building, and Consideration for the deaccessioning of a portion of the Highlighting the historically significant portions of the dedicated collections storage, within the existing footprint of collection or moving objects to an off-site storage facility is building, by retaining and restoring architecturally significant the building. Through a combination of reconfiguring interior required features, and utilizing them for the exhibit spaces spaces and installation of ramps, several variations of the design were developed. Requires substantial modifications to the interior resulting Developing an intuitive circulation route through the building in substantial construction costs without increased program and exhibits, looping a visitor from the entrance through the The following schematic sketch shows the approximate space exhibits and returning them to the door and exit location and size of the reconfigured spaces within the existing footprint. Does not provide the Museum flexibility for future growth of Utilizing non-historic portions of the building for supporting its collections, programming, or audience and service-related functions Benefits: Does not provide an intuitive circulation route through the Providing a visitor’s experience accessible to all with an building and exhibits accessible route from dedicated handicapped parking to an Highlights the historically significant portions of the building accessible entrance, accessible toilet rooms, and access to and utilizes them for the exhibit spaces Does not provide an intuitive circulation route around the exhibit areas building and through the site Utilizes the non-historic portions of the building for support Developing an intuitive circulation route around the building and service-related functions The main entrance is not accessible to all and a and through the site, offering greater access to outbuildings handicapped visitor is required to travel a substantial and viewing of the “Big Tree” artifact Utilizes remote parking to limit the need for additional distance from the dedicated parking to a side entrance paved parking on the site, retaining open yard space at the which requires additional management by Museum staff. Utilizing remote parking to limit the need for additional eastern portion the lot Accessible entrance is not visible from the parking lot. paved parking on the site, retaining open yard space at the eastern portion the lot Provides minimal accommodations for an accessible Relocation of the toilet rooms requires new underground visitor’s experience with dedicated handicapped parking, water and sanitary services The project team together examined three options. an accessible entrance, toilet room, and limited access to the exhibit areas The dedicated area for collection storage and conservation activities is inadequate

Requires numerous ramps to provide accessibility through the building and collections

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OPTION 1: ALTERATIONS WITHIN THE EXISITNG FOOTPRINT

Conclusion:

This approach only minimally addresses the Museum’s goals of improving the security and care of collections and public access to the building and collections for several reasons.

The handicapped accessible entrance is either separated from the main entrance or the main entrance is relocated to the rear, approaches that are not preferred by the Museum for enhancing visibility and access.

This option does not provide an adequate area for collections storage and conservation activities, which require more space. Furthermore, re-constructing existing spaces within the existing footprint requires the Museum to either deaccession or move off-site a large portion of the collection, an undesired option.

Most importantly, this option requires significant interior modifications require closing the Museum during their undertaking and results in a building that is unable to support the current programmatic goals of the Museum and would not support flexibility for the Museum’s future growth.

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A NEED FOR EXPANSION OPTION 2: ADDITIONS WITHIN THE EXISTING FOOTPRINT Utilizes remote parking to limit the need for additional paved The new programatic requirments to fulfill the short-term and One option the project team considered is expanding within the parking on site, retaining open yard space at eastern long-term mission of LCHS do not fit within the existing existing footprint of the building. This involves removing the portion of lot footprint of the facility. Packing existing open spaces with new three historically non-contributing portions of the building, the uses that will harm the original historic character of those Memorial Room, the Annex, and the Coach House, and spaces is not a preferred option of the Museum. This is most replacing them with one large newly constructed addition to Limitations: clealry seen in the spaces that were historically classrooms. house museum service functions such as toilet rooms, Filling them with service-oriented programming would detract mechanical systems, and administrative offices. Requires a substantial amount of demolition and from the original spatial character of the building as well as its disturbance of historic building fabric resulting in an opportunity to “tell the story” of its 19th century reason for being Additionally, this option involves reconstructing the hyphen increase in construction costs without an increase in to generations of children in the 21st century. portion of the building to accommodate a new accessible program space entrance off of the main parking area. Circulation throughout the building is fraught with numerous Consideration for the deaccessioning of a portion of the changes in floor level; visitors must proceed cautiously, The following schematic sketch shows the approximate collection or moving objects to an off-site storage facility is watching their footsteps rather than viewing the exhibits. For location and size of expanding within the existing footprint. required. example, if accessibility and ease of travel were to be accomodated purely by ramp addtions, a 3 foot wide by 9 foot Museum may not be able remain operational during long ramp would need to be located in the main west hall to Benefits: construction ascend the approximately 9 inches up to the main exhibit floor of the Auditorium from the main entrance. This would be a Highlights the historically significant portions of the building, Requires a substantial amount of new construction and a unreasonable intrusion on a space that is only 7’-6” x 15’-0”. by retaining and restoring architecturally significant features, considerable amount of interfacing the new addition with the and utilizes them for the exhibit spaces historic building resulting in increased construction costs Since the needs of the Museum cannot be accommodated through altering the non-siginificant portions of the building, an Provides an accessible visitor route and experience with Does not provide a visible accessible entrance from the exterior addition is an acceptable option for consideration. dedicated handicapped parking, an accessible entrance, parking area; limited visibility of entrance/exit from office accessible toilet rooms, and full access to the exhibit areas Location of the toilet rooms requires new underground Utilizes newly constructed portions of the building for water and sanitary services support and service-related functions Does not provide an intuitive circulation route around the Provides a dedicated area for collection storage and building and through the site, or improves access to the conservation activities outbuildings and viewing of the “Big Tree” artifact.

Provides a flexible area for educational sessions Does not define a dedicated exhibit space for the Wadsworth Coach and associated artifacts. Provides secure access points to and within the building to improve the safety of occupants and collections.

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OPTION 2: ADDITIONS WITHIN THE EXISTING FOOTPRINT

Conclusion:

This option is considered not to be an economically practical solution: it involves significant demolition work as well as a considerable amount of interfacing the new addition with the historic building. It requires new underground water and sanitary services as well as a complete reconfiguration of the existing heating system. These factors result in considerable construction costs for additions that do not provide any additional area to the building.

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LONG-RANGE RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION PLAN Museum could remain operational during construction Limitations: OPTION 3: EXPANSION BEYOND THE EXISTING FOOTPRINT Highlights the historically significant portions of the building, Substantial new construction is required by retaining and restoring architecturally significant features, The project team examined the option to construct an addition and utilizes them for the exhibit spaces May require a zoning variance to the side yard setback to the west side of the Museum to accommodate museum requirements, depending on the final size and location of an service functions such as toilet rooms, mechanical systems, Provides an intuitive circulation route through the building addition and an office /gift shop. This option utilizes the existing water and exhibits, leading a visitor on a loop from the entrance, and sanitary services and provides new energy efficient through the exhibits and returning them to the main door to Coach Exhibit viewing is accessed from an exterior route mechanical equipment that would be integrated with the exit and clear wayfinding may need to be provided existing heating system, providing zoned controls. Provides an accessible visitor route and experience with This addition offers a means of providing a main entrance, dedicated handicapped parking, an accessible entrance, Conclusion: accessible to all, and free up space in the west wing to accessible toilet rooms, and full access to the exhibit areas accommodate a ramp providing handicapped access to the Significant alterations would have to be made to the interior of main exhibit spaces. Utilizes non-historic portions of building for supporting and the museum to moderately accommodate contemporary service-related functions programmatic requirements such as public accessibility to the The Memorial Room is re-purposed for collections storage and building and collections, the security and care of the Museum’s conservation activities. The historic layout of the building is Provides a dedicated area for collection storage and collections, and improved energy efficiency of the building’s preserved while at the same time accommodating conservation activities mechanical systems. Therefore an expansion is necessary for contemporary museum programming requirements. the continued use of the property to fulfill the mission of the Provides a flexible area for educational sessions Livingston County Historical Society Museum. It is recommended that the addition be set back from the front plane of the original cobblestone portion and designed to be Provides secure access points to and within the building to CBCA recommends the option of expanding the building’s compatible with the historic fabric while differentiating itself improve the safety of occupants and collections. Offers footprint with a west addition be considered as part of the from the historic. greater visibility of the entrance/exit to all users, including Museum’s overall planning. Our opinion is that this concept staff. presents the best return in benefits for the investment required. The following schematic sketch shows the approximate It offers the most accessibility, visibility, and flexibility for the location and size of the west addition scheme. Develops an intuitive circulation route around the building future growth of the Museum’s collections, programming, and and through the site, offering greater access to the audience. outbuildings and viewing of the “Big Tree” artifact Benefits: The next stage of the design process will delve further into the Utilizes remote parking to limit the need for additional paved next level of detailing, including a more refined location and Offers flexibility for future growth of the Museum’s parking on the site, retaining open yard space at the size for the recommended expansion. It is recommended that collections, programming, and audience. eastern side of lot the Museum continue to consult with the State Historic Preservation Office throughout the design development of the Requires minimal demolition and disturbance of the existing The location of the toilet rooms utilizes the existing rehabilitation plan if public funding is to be sought for any of building fabric, eliminating unnecessary construction costs underground water and sanitary services these options.

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SECTION V – PRELIMINARY ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATES PRIORITY DESCRIPTION BUDGET RANGE PHASES OF THE WORK & COST SUMMARY

Structural Stabilization of main roof include the following: The following is a brief description and summary of the recommended work which is a priority for the Museum. Costs ¾ Adding a new steel beam under the ceiling structure and directly for minor recommendations are not included. Costs are for 1. Public Safety under the north king post where the Auditorium ceiling is sagging recommended budgets for each work phase: $25,000 - $30,000 below.

The total estimated project budget range for recommended ¾ Removing and replacing the existing ridge beam, connecting priorities is $700,000 - $1,000,000. existing rafters to the new beam.

The above costs reflect current 2010 pricing, prevailing wages, competitive public bidding and are based solely on CBCA’s recommendation of the work scope. Costs for contractors overhead and profit and design services are included. The cost Develop and implement a program to secure the exterior envelope 2. Secure Exterior based on existing conditions; Locate and remove exterior and interior estimate also includes a 15% contingency to the estimated $14,000 - $22,000 construction costs for hazardous material investigation and Building Envelope sources of water causing damage to both exterior and interior removal, unknown site conditions and possible errors and building fabric; Remediate moisture and mold present within building. omissions in the design documents. A cost for furnishings, finishes and equipment to be provided by owner was not included, although should be considered in future to accurately determine final project costs. Create a dedicated area for collection storage and conservation 3. Improve Security activities, providing ability of removing objects to better preserve them. Budget number was calculated with the assumed location in LIMITATIONS OF THE COST ESTIMATE and Care of $265,000 - $300,000 the present Memorial Room and an area of 1100 SF. Price includes Collections mobile storage equipment and upgrades to mechanical systems to This cost estimate reflects only visible observations of building provide a proper indoor environment for the collections being stored. conditions available through site observation. Any work not observed during site visits is not included in the scope. The project costs herein assume that architects and contractors involved in the design and construction of this type of specialized work will be engaged. In some cases further Construct a 1200 SF addition to the west side of the Museum to investigation, including intrusive testing and removal of 4. Design and accommodate museum service functions such as toilet rooms, assemblies, will be required to uncover deficiencies or implement Long- mechanical systems, and office /gift shop. It would utilize existing problems not apparent with visual observations only. This may Range Rehabilitation water service, provide new energy efficient mechanical equipment $400,000 - $650,000 have an impact on the actual cost of the work. and Expansion Project which could be integrated with the existing heating system, and electrical system upgrades. Provide interior modifications to improve accessibility of exhibit spaces. Cost assumes single phasing.

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SECTION VI – BIBLIOGRAPHY Parish, David W. “Cornelia’s Worlds: A History of Geneseo 1850-1900.” Published as the Geneseo Village and Town Historian, 2001. BIBLIOGRAPHY Parish, David, W. "The Church in the Valley...History of the “30 Center Street Deed – 80.16-2-4.” Union Free School Geneseo United Methodist Church...Sesquicentennial 1825- District Number Five and the Livingston County Historical 1975", Geneseo, NY: Livingston Republican. Society, 3 August 1932. Courtesy of the Livingston County Historical Society. Schmidt, Carl F. Cobblestone Masonry. Scottsville, NY. 1966.

“Application for Building Permit #B-38-89.” Village of Geneseo, Livingston County, 31 July 1989. Available at the Town of Shelgren, Jr., Olaf William. Cobblestone Landmarks of New Geneseo Offices, 4630 Millennium Drive, Geneseo, NY 14454. York State. New York: Syracuse University Press, 1978.

Barnes, Katherine. The Genesee Country. Maxon Publishing, Todd, Nancy. “Cobblestone Architecture of New York State.” 1972. Available at Wadsworth Library, 28 Center Street. Multuple Property Documentation Form, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 1993. Dunn, Alberta. ”Cobblestones, Children, Collections.” Livingston County Historical Society. Geneseo, NY: 1992. Roudabush, Robert. Unpublished survey of cobblestone buildings in New York State, conducted 1976-1980. On file at Livingston County Historical Society. “A History of the Treaty of the Landmark Society of Western New York, Rochester, NY. Big Tree, 1797.” Dansville, NY: 1897. “Village of Geneseo, Building Permit #581 ” Village of Geneseo “Local Government Handbook.” New York State Department of Planning Board, 16 August 1973. Available at the Town of State, 6ed., 2009. Available online at Geneseo Offices, 4630 Millennium Drive, Geneseo, NY 14454. http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lgss/pdfs/Handbook.pdf#page=87.

Mahood, Wayne. General Wadsworth: The Life and Times of Other Resources Consulted Major General James S. Wadsworth. Cambridge, MA: DaCapo Press, 2003. Livingston County Historical Society Strategic Plan, 2009-2014 “Memoirs: Remembering Geneseo on the Occasion of its 200th Year.” Town of Geneseo Bicentennial Committee and The Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, Association for the Preservation of Geneseo, 1989. 1885, 1894, 1900, 1906, 1913, 1930 New Century Atlas of Livingston County, 1902 “Main Street Historic District, Geneseo, Livingston County, Atlas of Livingston County, 1872 NY.” National Register Nomination, 9 November 1977 (90NR01377) and 11 February 1985 (90NR01376).

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DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN THIS REPORT and other materials fade, paper becomes discolored and Reconstruction - the act or process of depicting, by means of embrittled, and textiles are weakened. These are fundamental new construction, the form, features, and detailing of a non- Accessibility - describes the degree to which an environment and irreversible forms of deterioration. For this reason, surviving site, landscape, building, structure, or object for the is able to be accessed by as many people as possible. More museums limit light exposure. purpose of replicating its appearance at a specific period of commonly the term is used in reference to people with time and in its historic location. disabilities and their right of access to services and spaces. Of special concern to museum collections is UV light. Because of its short wave length and high energy content, UV light is Rehabilitation - the act or process of making possible a ADA – Acronym that refers to the legislation of The Americans particularly damaging to museum objects. However, since the compatible use for a property through repair, alterations, and with Disabilities Act of 1990 that protects the civil rights of UV spectrum is outside the range of human vision, it is not additions while preserving those portions or features which disabled individuals. This report discusses the law in relation to necessary for viewing a museum exhibit. Therefore, in any convey its historical, cultural, or architectural values. its guidelines for accessibility to places of public space that susceptible museum objects or documents are accommodation by individuals with disabilities. exposed, light sources should be UV-filtered. Relative Humidity (RH) - is the amount of water vapor in the air expressed as a percentage of the maximum amount that Cobblestone - a naturally rounded stone larger than a pebble Visible light levels and exposure time should also be controlled the air could hold at the given temperature. Since warm air and smaller than a boulder used in masonry construction, wherever light-sensitive materials are stored or exhibited. can hold more water vapor than cool air, a particular amount of averaging roughly 3”-6” in diameter. water vapor will yield a lower relative humidity in warm air than Masonry – Construction composed of shaped or molded units it does in cool air. Crazing – the presence of numerous fine cracks which appear and composed of stone, ceramic brick or tile, concrete, glass on the surface of various finish materials such as paint, plaster and similar. Museum collections require a stable and moderate RH for or concrete. good long-term preservation. When the relative humidity is low, Mortar – a building material used in a plastic state which is flexible materials become stiff and lose strength, while dense Flashing – system of sheet metal, copper, lead or tin used to composed of a mixture of cement, lime, or gypsum plaster with materials such as the wood used in furniture may split. cover open joints of exterior construction joints to make them sand and water that is troweled and becomes hard in place, Adhesives used in furniture may also dry and become brittle, watertight. Often used in reference to roofing transitions and used in masonry construction or plastering. so that veneers lift and joints separate. When the relative terminations. humidity is high, mold and other micro-organisms will grow on National Register of Historic Places - the Nation's official list organic materials such as leather, wood, textiles, photographs, Grade – refers to both the finished ground level around a of cultural resources worthy of preservation as authorized and paper and additionally many metals corrode. building or the slope of natural ground. under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Properties listed in the Register include districts, sites, Repointing – The removal of deteriorated mortar from Hazardous Materials – any substance or material identified buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in masonry joints and application of new mortar at joints. In now or in future as hazardous under any federal, state or local American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and historic applications it is important that new mortar match law or regulation such as PCBs, petroleum and radioactive culture. The National Register is administered by the National original in composition of mix, color and profile. material. This report also uses the term to describe a material Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the that may present a danger to persons or property including but Interior. Restoration - the act or process of accurately depicting the not limited to asbestos, lead, mold and similar. form, features, and character of a property as it appeared at a Preservation - the act or process of applying measures particular period of time by means of the removal of features Light is a form of energy that can be divided into three regions: necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity, and materials from other periods in its history and reconstruction of missing ultraviolet (UV) (300-400nm), visible (400-760nm), and of an historic property. Work, including preliminary measures to features from the restoration period. infrared (over 760nm) protect and stabilize the property, generally focuses upon the ongoing maintenance and repair of historic materials and Sash – the frame which holds glass in a window or door. More As light’s energy is transferred to museum objects with features rather than extensive replacement and new commonly the term window sash refers to that part of the exposure over time, textiles, photographs, watercolors, dyes, construction. window which moves.

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POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES

Cost- Funding Estimated Agency Grant Name Sharing Planning Implementation Building Programming Collections Notes Amount Deadline Expected

Institute for Museum and $5,000 - Museums for America 50% 1-Nov X X X X Library Services (IMLS) $150,000

None for museums Museum Assessment Program expenses with annual TBD X X (MAP) fully covered budget under $125,000 up to Conservation Project Support 50% 1-Oct X X $150,000 Bank of America/IMLS American Heritage up to $3,000 No Sep X X Preservation

National Endowment for Preservation Assistance Grants up to $6,000 No May X X the Humanities (NEH) (PAG) up to Preservation and Access 50% July X X $350,000 $25,000 - Save America's Treasures 50% May X X $700,000 Sustaining Cultural Heritage $40,000 20% 1-Dec X X X Collections: Planning Sustaining Cultural Heritage $400,000 50% 1-Dec X X X Collections: Implementation

The National Trust for The National Preservation 1-Feb, Jun, $500 - $5,000 50% X X X Historic Preservation Fund Oct Johanna Favrot Fund for $2,500 - Unspecified 1-Feb X X X Historic Preservation $10,000

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Cost- Funding Estimated Agency Grant Name Sharing Planning Implementation Building Programming Collections Notes Amount Deadline Expected The National Trust for Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund $2,500 - Unspecified 1-Feb X X X Historic Preservation for Historic Interiors $10,000

Contact NYSCA NY State Council on the for possible Capital Project Support up to $50,000 Unspecified Jan X X X Arts (NYSCA) changes due to budget cuts $5,000 - 8% General Program Support of institutional NA Jan X X X budget

Greater Hudson Heritage Conservation Treatment Grants up to $7,500 Unspecified TBA X X Network

2010 Award NY State Office of Parks, Environmental Protection Fund up tp recv’d for Recreation and Historic 75% June X X (EPF) $400,000 Preservation Preservation Planning/HSR

Documentary Heritage NY State Archives Unspecified Unspecified Feb X X Program Conservation and Preservation NY State Library of Library Research Materials Unspecified Unspecified Aug X X Discretionary Grant Program

2010 Award Preservation League of recv’d for HSR, New York and the New $3,000 - contact PLNYS Preserve NY Grant Program Yes May X X X York State Council on the $15,000 for possibility of Arts additional future funding

The Community $10,000 - Historic Preservation Funds Unspecified 19-Nov X X X X X Foundation (Rochester) $20,000

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st POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES Application Deadline: November 1 Funding up to $150,000 is available, with an institutional match required. For more information: Grant programs for which the LCHS would be eligible include st the following: http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/forAmerica.shtm Application Deadline: October 1

I. Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grants • Museum Assessment Program (MAP) is supported For more information: through a cooperative agreement between the Institute http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/conservProject.sht • Museums for America grants support high-priority of Museum and Library Services and the American m activities that advance the institution’s mission and Association of Museums. It is designed to help strategic goals. Museums for America grants are museums assess their strengths and weaknesses, and • The Bank of America/IMLS American Heritage designed to be flexible: funds can be used for a wide plan for the future. The program provides technical Preservation Program is a new public-private variety of projects, including ongoing museum activities, assistance for a variety of institutional assessments. In partnership between the Institute of Museum and research and other behind the-scenes activities, all MAP assessments, members of the museum staff Library Services and the Bank of America Charitable planning, new programs, purchase of equipment or and governing authority complete a self-study and Foundation. This program is designed to fund the services, and activities that will support the efforts of receive a site visit by one or more museum preservation of endangered and fragile collections of museums to upgrade and integrate new technologies. professionals, who tour the museum and meet with works of art, rare books, scientific specimens and IMLS also welcomes proposals that promote the skills staff, governing officials, and volunteers. The surveyors historical documents (photographs, maps, deeds, etc.) necessary to develop 21st century communities, work with the museum and MAP staff to produce a that are held in the nation’s small and medium sized citizens, and workers, and that encourage broad report evaluating the museum’s operations, making museums, archives and libraries and that convey the community access and participation. recommendations, and suggesting resources. essential character and experience of the United States.

Grants are awarded in the following categories: Annual Deadline: TBD Grants can be used to preserve specific items, including For more information: works of art, artifacts and historical documents that are o Engaging Communities (Education, Exhibitions, http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/museumAssessm in need of conservation. Applicants are expected to Interpretation, and Inclusive Participation): ent.shtm build on completed conservation assessments of their Support projects that represent a broad range of collections to ensure that the grants are used in educational activities through which museums • Conservation Project Support grants help museums accordance with best practices in the field and share collections, content, and knowledge to develop and implement a logical, institution-wide underscore the importance of assessment planning. support learning. approach to caring for their collections. The project o Building Institutional Capacity (Management, should be designed to meet one of the institution’s Funding is available up to $3,000, with no match Policy, and Training): Support projects that serve highest conservation needs based on a long-range required. to improve the infrastructure of museums to conservation plan. The project should focus on better serve their communities. conservation care, not collection management or Application Deadline: Mid-September o Collections Stewardship: Support projects that maintenance. Grants are available for many types of For more information, see: museums undertake to maintain and improve the conservation activities, including surveys (general, http://www.imls.gov/collections/grants/boa.htm management of museum collections in order to detailed condition, or environmental); training; fulfill a museum’s public service mission. treatment; and environmental improvements. Museums are encouraged to share the impact of conservation Funding between $5,000 and $150,000 is available, with activities with their communities through outreach and an institutional match required. programs.

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II. National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants o digitizing collections “sustainable’ model. A growing body of recent research o developing databases, virtual collections, or other suggests that institutions can develop effective, energy- • Preservation Assistance Grants. The focus of this electronic resources to codify information on a efficient, and environmentally sensitive preservation program is to promote preservation planning and subject or to provide integrated access to measures, particularly for managing the environmental preservation activities within the country’s smaller selected humanities materials conditions under which collections are stored or institutions. Activities that can be supported through a o arranging and describing archival and manuscript exhibited. Therefore NEH encourages projects that Preservation Assistance Grant include: collections explore and implement sustainable preservation o General preservation and conservation o cataloging collections of printed works, measures that balance preservation with effectiveness, surveys photographs, recorded sound, moving images, cost, and environmental impact and that are designed to o Consultations with preservation art, and material culture mitigate the greatest risks to collections rather than to professionals to develop a plan to address meet prescriptive targets. a specific preservation problem, including The maximum award is $350,000 for up to three years. digital preservation issues A 1:1 match is usual. Planning grants of up to $40,000 o Attendance at preservation workshops, Application Deadline: Usually July now including training in Best Practices for Implementation grants of up to $400,000. Digitization For complete information, visit http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/HCRR.html Application Deadline: December 1, 2010 The Preservation Assistance Grants program awards grants of up to $6,000 on a non-matching basis. • Save America’s Treasures. The National Park Service, See http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/SCHC.html in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, Application Deadline: May 2011 the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the III. National Trust Preservation Fund For more information go to Institute of Museum and Library Services, awards Save http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/pag.html America's Treasures grants. Funding is available for • The National Trust Preservation Fund includes funds preservation and/or conservation work on nationally that provide two types of assistance to nonprofit significant intellectual and cultural artifacts and historic organizations and public agencies: 1) matching grants • Preservation and Access: Humanities Collections structures and sites. Intellectual and cultural artifacts from $500 to $5,000 for preservation planning and and Reference Resources include artifacts, collections, documents, sculpture, and educational efforts, and 2) intervention funds for NEH’s Humanities Collections and Reference works of art. Historic structures and sites include historic preservation emergencies. Matching grant funds may be Resources program supports projects that provide an districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects. used to obtain professional expertise in areas such as essential foundation for scholarship, education, and architecture, archeology, engineering, preservation public programming in the humanities. Funding from this Grant amounts range from $25,000 for collections and planning, land-use planning, fund raising, organizational program strengthens efforts to extend the life of up to $700,000 with an equal match. development and law as well as to provide preservation humanities materials and make their intellectual content Application Deadline: usually in May education activities to educate the public. widely accessible, often through the use of digital technology. Awards are also made to create various For more information: Application deadlines: Feb. 1, June 1, Oct. 1 reference resources that facilitate use of cultural http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/treasures/contacts.htm materials, from works that provide basic information For more information see: quickly to tools that synthesize and codify knowledge of http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/find- a subject for in-depth investigation. • Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections grants are funding/grants/ Applications may be submitted for projects activities available to including: museums with humanities collections to plan and o providing conservation treatment for collections implement preventive conservation projects within a

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• The Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation not simply as non-profits. Therefore, to be eligible for NY State nyhumanities.org/grants provides nonprofit organizations and public agencies funding, institutions may need to be chartered through the New grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 for projects that York State Board of Regents (see more information on • The New York State Archives: The Documentary contribute to the preservation or the recapture of an chartering at Heritage Program (DHP) is a statewide program authentic sense of place. Individuals and for-profit http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/services/charter/museum.html). administered by the New York State Archives. It was businesses may apply only if the project for which established by law to provide financial support and funding is requested involves a National Historic • New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) offers guidance to not-for-profit organizations including, but not Landmark. Funds may be used for professional advice, grants for general operating support (February 17), limited to, archives, libraries, historical societies, conferences, workshops and education programs. general program support (February 17), special projects museums, and other organizations that hold, collect and (April 12), in areas such as exhibition, museum make available historical records. DHP grants are Application Deadline: Feb. 1 education, collection care and research, institutional designed to encourage more comprehensive development and professional development. Grants documentation of New York State’s history and culture For more information see: generally fund 50% of project cost (or not more than by supporting projects that identify, survey, collect, and http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/find- 25% in the case of General Operating Support). Capital make available important records relating to groups and funding/grants/ Projects funds are also available for the improvement, topics traditionally under-represented in the state’s expansion, or rehabilitation of existing buildings owned historical record. • The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic or leased by nonprofit cultural institutions receiving Interiors provides nonprofit organizations and public programmatic funding from the Council. Application deadline: usually February agencies grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to assist in the preservation, restoration, and interpretation Application deadline: usually January For more information see of historic interiors. Individuals and for-profit businesses http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/grants/grants_dhp.sht may apply only if the project for which funding is For more information, see ml requested involves a National Historic Landmark. Funds nysca.org/public/guidelines/museums/index.htm may be used for professional expertise, print and video • New York State Library: Program for the Conservation communications materials, and education programs. • The Greater Hudson Heritage Network offers a and Preservation of Library Research Materials Conservation Treatment Grant Program that provides Discretionary Grant Program. This program encourages Application Deadline: Feb. 1 funding to stabilize and conserve ethnographic fine arts, the proper care and accessibility of research materials and historic objects. in the State, to promote the use and development of Find more information at: guidelines and standards for conservation/preservation http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/find- Application deadline TBA (registration deadline as practices, and to support the growth of local and funding/nonprofit-public-funding.html above). cooperative preservation programs. The Discretionary Grant Program provides up to $30,000 for projects that IV. New York Statewide Grants For more information see contribute to the preservation of significant research greaterhudson.org/Programs/Conservation_Treatment_ materials in libraries, archives, historical societies and A number of statewide grant programs exist for collection Grants/conservation_treatment_grants.html other agencies within the State of New York, whether by management and care projects, grants to support strategic and conducting surveys, improving collection storage long-range planning, grants to hire consultants in collections • The New York Council for the Humanities offers grant environments, reformatting or treating collections or management, conservation, interpretive planning, emergency money to nonprofit organizations in New York State for other preservation activities described in the guidelines. planning, etc., and travel grants to assist staff members and public programming such as lectures, exhibit planning, volunteers to attend professional conferences and workshops. online exhibits and exhibit catalogs. Programs are in Application deadline: usually August flux, and requirements and deadlines will be announced For more information see New York State treats museums as educational institutions, in the fall, 2010. For more information see http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/cp/

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V. Local Foundations • New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation: offers a grant through Title 9 of • The Community Foundation (Rochester) Historic the Environmental Protection Act of 1993. The Preservation Funds: Provides support for historic Environmental Protection Fund offers grants in various preservation, information, and education through the categories including Historic Preservation. Funds are to Lloyd E. Klos Historical Fund and Elizabeth Gibson be used for projects that improve, protect, preserve, Holahan Fund for Historic Preservation. Includes rehabilitate or restore properties on the State or National assistance to preserve artifacts, collections, documents, Register for use by all segments of the population for and structures of historical value where preserved park, recreation, conservation or preservation purposes, materials and places can be made accessible and in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's useful to the public in the near future. Applicants must Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic be 501(c)(3) organizations within the six-county region Preservation. (Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, and Wayne counties) around Rochester, NY. Grant awards range between $12,000 to $400,000 Grant awards range between $10,000 and $20,000. Application Deadline: anticipated 2011 Application Deadline: November 19, 2010. For further information contact Karen Ferguson Regional Grants Officer at (585) 493-3613 and see For further information contact Ed Doherty at (585) 341- http://nysparks.state.ny.us/grants/historic- 4370, [email protected], and see Application Historical preservation/default.aspx Preservation Funds Request for Proposals - Winter 2011 • Preservation League of New York and the New York State Council on the Arts: The Preserve New York Grant Program provides support for three types of projects: cultural resource surveys, historic structure reports, and historic landscape reports. An applicant must be a not-for-profit group with tax-exempt status or a unit of local government. The program generally provides only partial support on a competitive basis.

Grants are likely to range between $3,000 and $15,000. Application Deadline: anticipated May 2011

For further information and application date contact Tania Werbizky at 607-272-6510, and see http://www.preservenys.org/01_what_grants_presny.ht ml

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ONLINE RESOURCES No. 43 The Preparation and Use of Historic Landmark Society of Western NY Conservation Assessment Program National Park Service -Preservation Briefs Structure Reports www.landmarksociety.org (CAP) www.heritagepreservation.org The Preservation Briefs, published by the National Preservation Sites Livingston County Sites Technical Preservation Service branch of the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Park Service, can assist building Library of Congress/American Digital Library Livingston County Chamber of Commerce (IMLS): owners, preservation professionals, and www.lcweb2.loc.gov www.livingstoncountychamber.com/ www.imls.fed.us organizations preserve, protect, rehabilitate and restore historic buildings. The following National Park Service Livingston County Government National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) reports can be accessed on line at: www.nps.gov www.co.livingston.state.ny.us/ www.arts.endow.gov http://www.nps.gov/hps/tps/briefs/presbhom.h tm National Register of Historic Places Livingston County Historical Society National Endowment for the Humanities www.cr.nps.gov/nr/ www.livingstoncountyhistoricalsociety.com/ (NEH) The following briefs can be referenced and www.neh.gov are intended to serve as an easy- to-read National Trust for Historic Preservation guide to assist in decisions for improvements www.preservationnation.org/ Geneseo Sites Museum Loan Network at the Livingston County Historical Museum. www.loanet.mit.edu/web/ Preservation Directory Geneseo Community No. 2 Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic www.preservationdirectory.com www.geneseony.com/ Buildings State Cultural Sites Geneseo Town and Village Government No. 3 Conserving Energy in Historic New York State Preservation Sites www.geneseony.org/index-v.asp Genesee Valley Council of the Arts Buildings www.gvcaonline.org/ New York State Museum No. 9 The Repair of Historic Wooden www.nysmuseum.org National Cultural Sites Genesee Valley Conservancy Windows www.geneseevalleyconservancy.org/ New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, American Association of Museums No. 14 New Exterior Additions to Historic and Historic Preservation www.aam-us.org New York State Council on the Arts Buildings www.nysparks.com/shpo www.nysca.org Arts Education Network No. 18 Rehabilitating Interiors in Historic Preservation League of New York State www.artsednet.getty.edu New York Council on the Humanities Buildings www.preservenys.org/ www.nyhumanities.org Art Museum Network No. 21 Repairing Historic Flat Plaster – Walls www.amn.org & Ceilings Local Preservation Sites Sustainable Collections Center for Conservation of Art and

No. 24 Heating, Ventilating and Cooling Association for the Preservation of Geneseo Historic Artifacts Image Permanence Institute Historic Buildings www.geneseoapog.com/ www.ccaha.org http://imagepermanenceinstitute.com/shtml_s

ub/newsletter_archive.asp No. 32 Making Historic Properties Accessible Cobblestone Society www.cobblestonesocietymuseum.org

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THE SECRETARY OF THE 3. Each property will be recognized as a without extensive repair or replacement; 5. Distinctive materials, features, finishes, INTERIOR’S STANDARDS FOR THE physical record of its time, place, and use. when depiction at a particular period of time and construction techniques or examples TREATMENT OF HISTORIC Work needed to stabilize, consolidate, is not appropriate; and when a continuing or of craftsmanship that characterize a and conserve existing historic materials new use does not require additions or property will be preserved. PROPERTIES and features will be physically and visually extensive alterations, Preservation may be compatible, identifiable upon close considered as a treatment. 6. Deteriorated historic features will be STANDARDS FOR PRESERVATION inspection, and properly documented for repaired rather than replaced. Where the future research. STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION severity of deterioration requires PRESERVATION IS DEFINED as the act or replacement of a distinctive feature, the process of applying measures necessary to 4. Changes to a property that have acquired REHABILITATION IS DEFINED AS the act or new feature will match the old in design, sustain the existing form, integrity, and historic significance in their own right will process of making possible a compatible use color, texture, and, where possible, materials of an historic property. Work, be retained and preserved. for a property through repair, alterations, and materials. Replacement of missing including preliminary measures to protect and additions while preserving those portions or features will be substantiated by stabilize the property, generally focuses upon 5. Distinctive materials, features, finishes, features which convey its historical, cultural, documentary and physical evidence. the ongoing maintenance and repair of and construction techniques or examples or architectural values. historic materials and features rather than of craftsmanship that characterize a 7. Chemical or physical treatments, if extensive replacement and new construction. property will be preserved. 1. A property will be used as it was appropriate, will be undertaken using the New exterior additions are not within the historically or be given a new use that gentlest means possible. Treatments that scope of this treatment; however, the limited 6. The existing condition of historic features requires minimal change to its distinctive cause damage to historic materials will and sensitive upgrading of mechanical, will be evaluated to determine the materials, features, spaces, and spatial not be used. electrical, and plumbing systems and other appropriate level of intervention needed. relationships. code-required work to make properties Where the severity of deterioration 8. Archeological resources will be protected functional is appropriate within a preservation requires repair or limited replacement of a 2. The historic character of a property will be and preserved in place. If such resources project. distinctive feature, the new material will retained and preserved. The removal of must be disturbed, mitigation measures match the old in composition, design, distinctive materials or alteration of will be undertaken. 1. A property will be used as it was color, and texture. features, spaces, and spatial relationships historically, or be given a new use that that characterize a property will be 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or maximizes the retention of distinctive 7. Chemical or physical treatments, if avoided. related new construction will not destroy materials, features, spaces, and spatial appropriate, will be undertaken using the historic materials, features, and spatial relationships. Where a treatment and use gentlest means possible. Treatments that 3. Each property will be recognized as a relationships that characterize the have not been identified, a property will be cause damage to historic materials will physical record of its time, place, and use. property. The new work will be protected and, if necessary, stabilized not be used. Changes that create a false sense of differentiated from the old and will be until additional work may be undertaken. historical development, such as adding compatible with the historic materials, 8. Archeological resources will be protected conjectural features or elements from features, size, scale and proportion, and 2. The historic character of a property will be and preserved in place. If such resources other historic properties, will not be massing to protect the integrity of the retained and preserved. The replacement must be disturbed, mitigation measures undertaken. property and its environment. of intact or repairable historic materials or will be undertaken. alteration of features, spaces, and spatial 4. Changes to a property that have acquired 10. New additions and adjacent or related relationships that characterize a property Preservation as a Treatment historic significance in their own right will new construction will be undertaken in will be avoided. When the property's distinctive materials, be retained and preserved. such a manner that, if removed in the features, and spaces are essentially intact future, the essential form and integrity of and thus convey the historic significance

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the historic property and its environment conserve materials and features from the disturbed, mitigation measures will be 2. Reconstruction of a landscape, building, would be unimpaired. restoration period will be physically and undertaken. structure, or object in its historic location visually compatible, identifiable upon will be preceded by a thorough Rehabilitation as a Treatment close inspection, and properly 10. Designs that were never executed archeological investigation to identify and When repair and replacement of deteriorated documented for future research. historically will not be constructed. evaluate those features and artifacts features are necessary; when alterations or which are essential to an accurate additions to the property are planned for a 4. Materials, features, spaces, and finishes Restoration as a Treatment reconstruction. If such resources must be new or continued use; and when its depiction that characterize other historical periods When the property's design, architectural, or disturbed, mitigation measures will be at a particular period of time is not will be documented prior to their alteration historical significance during a particular undertaken. appropriate, Rehabilitation may be or removal. period of time outweighs the potential loss of considered as a treatment. extant materials, features, spaces, and 3. Reconstruction will include measures to 5. Distinctive materials, features, finishes, finishes that characterize other historical preserve any remaining historic materials, and construction techniques or examples periods; when there is substantial physical features, and spatial relationships. STANDARDS FOR RESTORATION of craftsmanship that characterize the and documentary evidence for the work; and restoration period will be preserved. when contemporary alterations and additions 4. Reconstruction will be based on the RESTORATION IS DEFINED AS the act or are not planned, Restoration may be accurate duplication of historic features process of accurately depicting the form, 6. Deteriorated features from the restoration considered as a treatment. Prior to and elements substantiated by features, and character of a property as it period will be repaired rather than undertaking work, a particular period of time, documentary or physical evidence rather appeared at a particular period of time by replaced. Where the severity of i.e., the restoration period, should be selected than on conjectural designs or the means of the removal of features from other deterioration requires replacement of a and justified, and a documentation plan for availability of different features from other periods in its history and reconstruction of distinctive feature, the new feature will Restoration developed. historic properties. A reconstructed missing features from the restoration period. match the old in design, color, texture, property will re-create the appearance of The limited and sensitive upgrading of and, where possible, materials. the non-surviving historic property in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems STANDARDS FOR RECONSTRUCTION materials, design, color, and texture. and other code-required work to make 7. Replacement of missing features from the properties functional is appropriate within a restoration period will be substantiated by RECONSTRUCTION IS DEFINED AS the act 5. A reconstruction will be clearly identified restoration project. documentary and physical evidence. A or process of depicting, by means of new as a contemporary re-creation. false sense of history will not be created construction, the form, features, and detailing 1. A property will be used as it was by adding conjectural features, features of a non-surviving site, landscape, building, 6. Designs that were never executed historically or be given a new use which from other properties, or by combining structure, or object for the purpose of historically will not be constructed. reflects the property's restoration period. features that never existed together replicating its appearance at a specific period historically. of time and in its historic location. Reconstruction as a Treatment 2. Materials and features from the When a contemporary depiction is required to restoration period will be retained and 8. Chemical or physical treatments, if 1. Reconstruction will be used to depict understand and interpret a property's historic preserved. The removal of materials or appropriate, will be undertaken using the vanished or non-surviving portions of a value (including the re-creation of missing alteration of features, spaces, and spatial gentlest means possible. Treatments that property when documentary and physical components in a historic district or site ); relationships that characterize the period cause damage to historic materials will evidence is available to permit accurate when no other property with the same will not be undertaken. not be used. reconstruction with minimal conjecture, associative value has survived; and when and such reconstruction is essential to the sufficient historical documentation exists to 3. Each property will be recognized as a 9. Archeological resources affected by a public understanding of the property. ensure an accurate reproduction, physical record of its time, place, and use. project will be protected and preserved in Reconstruction may be considered as a Work needed to stabilize, consolidate and place. If such resources must be treatment.

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STORAGE NEEDS SURVEY Rocking Horse 2 4.0 2.0 16.0 5.0 80.0 Car 1 3.0 2.0 6.0 5.0 30.0 Toy baby carriage 1 3.5 2.0 7.0 5.0 35.0 Large Objects (Broad-span Shelving) Tricycle 1 4.0 2.0 8.0 5.0 40.0 # of items length width sq. ft height cu. ft. Pioneer Room Height 5' allowance Auditorium Big Spinning wheels (2 measured as 1) 1 7.0 3.0 21.0 5.0 105.0 Organ 1 4.0 2.0 8.0 5.0 40.0 Small Spin wheels (6 measured as 1) 1 18.0 2.0 36.0 5.0 180.0 Piano 1 7.0 3.5 24.5 5.0 122.5 Sewing machines (2 measured as 1) 1 8.0 2.0 16.0 5.0 80.0 Student desks (measured as one) 1 5.0 6.0 30.0 5.0 150.0 Table 1 2.5 2.0 5.0 5.0 25.0 teacher dest 1 2.5 2.0 5.0 5.0 25.0 Dressmakers' forms 4 1.5 1.5 9.0 5.0 45.0 Churn 1 2.5 2.5 6.3 5.0 31.3 Cheese cupboard 1 2.5 2.5 6.3 5.0 31.3 Front hall E. chairs 5 2.0 1.5 15.0 5.0 75.0 Stuffed birds (measures as a unit) 1 10.0 5.0 50.0 5.0 250.0 cradles 2 2.5 1.5 7.5 5.0 37.5 wash tubs (4 measured as 1) 1 8.0 3.5 28.0 5.0 140.0 Middle Room butter churn 1 1.0 1.0 1.0 5.0 5.0 Grindstone with stand 1 3.5 2.5 8.8 5.0 43.8 stove 1 2.0 2.0 4.0 5.0 20.0 Mahogany table 1 2.0 3.5 7.0 5.0 35.0 Loom and Quilt frames (dismantled) 1 10.0 6.0 60.0 5.0 300.0 typewriter stand 1 1.5 1.5 2.3 5.0 11.3 Annex Memorial Room Double-seat wagon chair 2 3.0 2.0 12.0 5.0 60.0 Organ 1 5.0 2.0 10.0 5.0 50.0 Cobbler's bench 1 7.0 2.0 14.0 5.0 70.0 Desk (glass knobs) 1 4.0 2.0 8.0 5.0 40.0 Typesetter's cabinet 1 3.0 2.0 6.0 5.0 30.0 camera on stand 1 3.0 2.0 6.0 5.0 30.0 Typesetter's cabinet(s) (2 more) 2 8.0 1.5 12.0 4.5 54.0 sideboard 1 7.0 2.0 14.0 5.0 70.0 Child's sleigh 1 3.0 2.0 6.0 5.0 30.0 Presbyterian chair 1 3.0 3.5 10.5 5.0 52.5 Trunk 1 3.0 2.0 6.0 5.0 30.0 chairs 18 2.0 1.5 54.0 5.0 270.0 Child's horse carriage 1 5.0 3.0 15.0 5.0 75.0 inlaid round table 1 3.5 3.5 12.3 5.0 61.3 candlestand 1 2.0 2.0 4.0 5.0 20.0 TOTAL Sq.Ft. with 5' clearance 694.5 5.0 Restraint chair 1 2.0 4.0 8.0 5.0 40.0 TOTAL Cu Ft. with 5' clearance 3466.5 Wadsworth chair 1 2.5 2.5 6.3 5.0 31.3 UV lamp 1 1.5 1.0 1.5 5.0 7.5 Dental drill 1 2.0 1.0 2.0 5.0 10.0 Full height items Radio receiver 1 1.5 1.0 1.5 5.0 7.5 Talkaphone 1 3.0 2.0 6.0 5.0 30.0 Memorial Room Telephone switchboard 1 4.0 3.0 12.0 5.0 60.0 Long case clock 1 2.0 1.0 2.0 10.0 20.0 bike 1 6.0 2.5 15.0 5.0 75.0 Secretary 1 3.5 2.0 7.0 10.0 70.0 crib 1 3.5 2.0 7.0 5.0 35.0 Shell Art case 1 3.5 2.0 7.0 10.0 70.0 Baby Carriages 3 4.5 2.0 27.0 5.0 135.0 1 Drum 1 3.5 2.0 7.0 5.0 35.0 Annex (to be housed with non-agricultural) 1 Musical Instruments (3 measured as 1) 1 8.0 1.5 12.0 5.0 60.0 Popcorn machine 1 2.5 4.0 10.0 10.0 100.0 Rocking Horse 1 6.0 2.0 12.0 5.0 60.0

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TOTAL Sq.Ft. with 10' clearance 26.0 10.0 Furnace Room and Annex TOTAL Cu Ft. with 10' clearance 260.0 Annex boxes (1/2 shelving, 1/2 with drawers) 3.0 6.0 18.0 9.0

TOTAL CU.FT. NEEDED 3726.5 Middle Room Pistols, powder horns, canteens 28.0 5.0140.0 70.0 Agricultural Annex Objects Swords 7.0 4.0 28.0 14.0 Fanning Mill, plow, wheel barrow, planter 4 12.0 8.0 96.0 4.0 384.0 Iron tools and horse trappings 12.0 6.072.0 36.0 Estimated for remainder (mostly agricultural) 20.0 4.0 80.0 5.0 400.0 Williamsburg materials 5.0 2.5 12.5 6.3

TOTAL CU.FT. NEEDED for Annex objects 784.0 Memorial Room

Medical instruments 4.0 8.032.0 16.0 Specialized Storage Keys and small metal 5.0 2.0 10.0 5.0

height depth width Cu. Ft. The Shed Storage Room #1 and elsewhere 4 flat file drawers 2.5 3.0 5.0 37.5 Cobbler's tools 6.0 1.5 9.0 4.5 Misc. automotive 3.0 2.0 6.0 3.0 Middle Room and elsewhere Rifle storage rack for 20 rifles 5.0 3.0 5.0 75.0 TOTAL SQ.FT. with 6" CLEARANCE 327.5 Middle Room and elsewhere rolled textile drawers: 1.0 1.0 3.0 5.0 15.0 TOTAL CU.FT. with 6" CLEARANCE 163.8

Total Cu. Ft. 127.5 Oversized Objects Drawer/Tray Storage: square footage with 12" clearance

Length Width Height Square footage Height (10') Cu. Ft. Depth Allowance 12" Clearance Hose House

Hose cart 7.5 5.0 5.0 37.5 10.0 375 Memorial Room

Shoes 4.0 5.0 20.0 20.0 Annex Accessories (bags, umbrellas, etc.) 8.0 3.0 24.0 24.0 Sled 7.5 4.5 6.0 33.8 10.0 337.5 Hats 25.0 2.0 50.0 50.0 Meat chopper 4.0 3.0 5.0 12.0 10.0 120

Press 2.0 1.5 4.5 3.0 10.0 30 TOTAL SQ.FT. with 12" CLEARANCE 94.0 Canoe 11.0 2.0 1.0 22.0 10.0 220 TOTAL CUBIC FOOTAGE 12" DRAWERS 94.0 Fire pumper 16.5 5.5 4.0 90.8 10.0 907.5 TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE ALL DRAWERS 421.5 Printing press 1 4.5 2.5 4.5 11.3 10.0 112.5 TOTAL CUBIC FOOTAGE ALL DRAWERS 257.8 Printing press 2 4.5 2.5 4.5 11.3 10.0 112.5

iron flywheel 3.0 2.0 2.0 6.0 10.0 60 Wadsworth carriage 13.0 6.0 9.0 78.0 10.0 780 Drawer/Tray Storage: square footage with 6" clearance TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE 305.5 3055 Depth Allowance 6" Clearance Length (in ft.) Width (in ft.) sq. ft. cubic ft. Bank mosaic On wheels - store under broad span shelving

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Shelf Storage for 3-d objects

Pioneer Room 2.5' clearance Coverlets (4 stacked boxes) 1.5 3.55.3 2.0 10.5

length width sq. ft. height cu. ft. Shed

Misc. 3-d non-agricultural objects 10.0 3.0 30.0 2.0 60.0 Corridor Storage Cupboards

Clothing boxes 6.0 6.5 39.0 2.5 97.5 Posters 4.0 6.5 26.0 2.5 65.0 1.5' clearance

Memorial Room Larger toys 15.0 2.0 30.0 2.5 75.0 Corridor Storage 2 shelves of boxes 3.0 3.5 10.5 1.5 15.8 Pioneer Room

Fireplace items 4.0 6.0 24.0 2.5 60.0 Stoneware 4.0 3.0 12.0 2.5 30.0 Storage Room # 1 Candle molds etc. 3.0 1.5 4.5 2.5 11.3 3-d objects in boxes 16.0 8.0 128.0 1.5 192.0 West wall items 4.0 12.0 48.0 2.5 120.0 South wall items 4.0 5.0 20.0 2.5 50.0 Memorial Room 2 baskets 2.0 6.0 12.0 2.5 30.0 Case facing door 14.0 3.0 42.0 1.5 63.0 Diamond Crystal salt case 6.0 4.0 24.0 1.5 36.0 Hose House 4.0 3.0 12.0 2.5 30.0 Toys 20.0 5.0 100.0 1.5 150.0 Small musical inst. 9.0 1.0 9.0 1.5 13.5 Trunks 55.0 1.5 82.5 1.5 123.8 China and pewter 6.0 8.5 51.0 1.5 76.5 2.0' clearance China and pewter 10.0 7.5 75.0 0.8 56.3

Office and elsewhere Hose House 20.0 1.0 20.0 1.5 30.0 documents and photos (est. 1/2 bay) 5.2 4.3 22.4 2.0 44.7 TOTAL CUBIC FEET SHELVING 1653.7 Storage Room #1 Textile boxes 4.0 7.0 28.0 2.0 56.0 ANNEX Furnace Room and Annex Estimated total needed for agricultural tools 100 2.5 250 2 500 Hat boxes 8.0 2.0 16.0 2.0 32.0 Annex boxes (1/2 shelving, 1/2 with drawers) 3.0 6.0 18.0 2.0 36.0

Memorial Room Typewriters 6.0 2.0 12.0 2.0 24.0 Coverlet and clothing (fragile - 6 boxes, 2 stacks) 3.0 3.5 10.5 2.0 21.0 Medical objects 6.0 1.0 6.0 2.0 12.0 Photographic 8.0 1.0 8.0 2.0 16.0 Cash registers 4.0 2.0 8.0 2.0 16.0

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Hanging Clothing Storage (feet of rods) Framed Art, Documents, and Signs for Art Screens Length Depth Height Cu. Ft. length width Sq. Ft. Storage Room # 1 Rod with 6' Clearance Framed art 6.0 4.0 24.0

Furnace Room 7.5 2.5 6.0 113 Auditorium

Weathervane 7.0 5.0 35.0

Middle Room

Paintings under exhibit case 4.0 7.0 28.0 Rod with 4.5' Clearance Corridor Storage 3.0 2.5 4.5 34 Memorial Room Advertising signs 10.0 10.0 100.0 Paintings on wall 10.0 7.0 70.0 Middle Room Uniforms 3.0 2.5 4.5 34 Pioneer Room framed items on walls 2.5 2.0 5.0 Hose House 1.5 1.5 2.3 4 uniforms 1.0 2.5 4.5 11 2.0 2.0 4.0 3.0 3.5 10.5 2.0 2.0 4.0 2.0 2.0 4.0 Rod with 3' Clearance

Annex Memorial Room Paintings on floor 6.0 5.0 30.0 Children's clothing 3.0 2.5 3.0 23

Hose House

Frames on wall 7.5 4.0 30.0 TOTAL CU.FT. Hanging 214 3.5 4.0 14.0

6.5 2.0 13.0

TOTAL SQ FT. 373.8

ADJUSTED (+30%) figure 486

CUBIC FEET NEEDED 160

Note: a painting screen is used on both sides, doubling its sq. ft. capacity. The total sq. ft. figure should be increased by 30% to allow for space around frames. If painting screens are 1' center to center and each is 8' x 10' (providing 160 sq.ft. storage), this would mean 2 racks occupying 2 x 8 x 10 = 160 cu.ft.

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STORAGE PLAN – SAMPLE LAYOUT FOR MOBILE SYSTEM

A sample layout for both a static and mobile storage system has been drafted to ascertain the cubic footage of collection objects that can be accommodated. Based on this layout, and on the proportional need for each kind of storage unit documented by the measured survey, Delta Designs Ltd. (one of the major suppliers of museum storage equipment) and SpaceSaver (a major supplier of high-density mobile storage) an approximate price range for such a system which was included in Section V – Cost Estimates.

For the purpose of this survey, it is assumed that storage equipment will conform to the most economical size (58” x 32” bays). An average 18” x 40” x 6” is used as standard textile box size (1.5 x 3.5.ft x .5) and 16” x 20” x 4” is used as the size of an average drop-front document box (1.3 x 1.6 x .3 ft.).

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STORAGE PLAN – SAMPLE LAYOUT FOR A STATIC SYSTEM

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SUSTAINABLE COLLECTIONS

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PUBLICATIONS ON SUSTAINABLE MUSEUM ENVIRONMENTS

Erhardt, David, Marion. F. Mecklenburg, C. S. Tumosa, and M. McCormick-Goodhart, The Determination of Allowable RH Fluctuations, WAAC Newsletter, Vol. 17, Number 1, Jan 1995

Grattan, David, and S. Michalski. ASHRAE Environmental Standards. Available on the CCI website at http://www.cci- icc.gc.ca/crc/articles/enviro/index-eng.aspx.

Grattan, David, and S. Michalski. Environmental Guidelines for Museums - Temperature and Relative Humidity (RH) Available on the CCI website at http://www.cci- icc.gc.ca/crc/articles/enviro/index-eng.aspx

Kerschner, Richard L. A Practical Approach to Environmental Requirements for Collections in Historic Buildings. JAIC 1992, Volume 31, Number 1.

Reilly, James L. Using preservation metrics to achieve sustainable collection environments. NEH/CNR Conference May 11, 2009.