Planned Preservation Projects
Removal of a tower wing at the Peyton
Randolph House.
In the late 1990s, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
recognized increasing concerns regarding the preservation of structures
in the Historic Area. Analysis of two key reports (a 1998 audit to note
building conditions and also the 1998 annual exterior preventive maintenance
inspection) identified crucial issues in the care of Historic Area structures.
Actions to address preservation issues at specific buildings were proposed
as a result of this analysis and designated Planned Preservation Projects.
In addition, planned preservation projects are identified as funded activities
to support critical facility needs.
Prior to and during planned preservation projects, a conservation
professional undertakes a thorough examination and creates appropriate records
regarding the structure, including, but not limited to: its condition,
its environment, its significance, and its history. The architectural conservators
participate in the design and implementation
of changes required to upgrade heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, electrical,
and security systems.
In addition, the architectural conservators design
treatments to preserve original building fabric. All planned preservation activities
are documented in reports that describe
all work that was undertaken.
Early stages of the Coke-Garrett House planned
preservation project.
Dani Jaworski records planned preservation work
at the Coke-Garrett House.
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