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Restoration of Feast Hall
Old Economy Village, Ambridge,
PA
This brick
building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the
second oldest Museum in the United States.
The work was accomplished for the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum
Commission. It involved rewriting the Historic Structures Report to more
accurately depict the building and its place in Harmonist History.
Research was also accomplished to determine the number and types of roofs
placed on the structure over the years. This research involved the
analysis of historic photographs, text, and field review of nailing
patterns. Research was also accomplished to determine when the various
structural tie rods were installed. This research enabled PHMC to be able
to remove two of the visually offensive tie rods that were installed
circa. 1900 (well outside of the period of significance) and were not
necessary from a structural point of view.
This Building shows our expertise in Museum and Preservation. We are
working with the Exhibit Designer and the criteria of the National
Endowment for the Arts on the re-establishment of the museum after
restoration.
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