Stabilization of Historic Structures at Jualpa Mine Camp Historic District Phase I

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1 Stabilization of Historic Structures at Jualpa Mine Camp Historic District Phase I FY?94 Historic Preservation Fund Grant Program Project Number: Final Report and Photographic Documentation of Before and After Conditions at the Compressor Building Community Development Department

2 FINAL PROGRESS REPORT Project: Stabilization at Jualpa Mine Camp Historic District Performance Period: April 1, 1995 through June 30, Report By: Gary Gillette, Historic Preservation Planner Date: September 12, 1996 The work of this project involved the stabilization of the historic Compressor Building associated with the former Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company?s hard rock mine in Juneau. The buildings of the Jualpa Mine Camp Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Specific tasks of the project included the rehabilitation of five windows and one door. The window sashes were removed, all glazing compound and glazing was removed, new glass was installed where necessary, new glazing compound was applied, and the sashes were painted. The window frames were repaired where necessary, sanded, and painted. Exterior trim was replaced as necessary, sanded and painted. Sashes were re-installed with new window stops. The old door was removed and a rehabilitated door was installed. A transom window was installed above the door so that the head of the door/transom will match the head of adjacent windows which will be replaced in later phases of the work. In addition to the window and door work performed, a gutter system was installed at the rear of the building to create positive drainage away from the foundation. This system routes water runoff away from the foundation where former leakage has been noted. The work of the project was performed by a number of volunteers of the Gastineau Channel Historical Society. Gary Gillette, president of the Society and caretaker of the Compressor Building supervised the work throughout the project. Before and after photos of the project were taken and are included later in this report. The rehabilitation work followed the design parameters of the Secretary of the Interior?s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. The project is viewed as very successful because the window units have been rehabilitated to a standard consistent with the original installation. All surfaces which have been painted used a heavy body stain in a color which matches as close as possible to the original green color found on older trim pieces. This color was recorded and is on record so it may be obtained for future rehabilitation work. No particular difficulties were encountered during the project. Those within the community who have viewed the completed work are very impressed.. The results of the project fulfills a number of objectives of the City and Borough of Juneau and the Gastineau Channel Historical Society. They are as follows: Final Report - Stabilization at Jualpa Mine Camp Historic District Page 2

3 The CBJ Comprehensive Plan Policy Number 53 states,?it is the policy of the CBJ to identify and protect historic and archaeological resources.? The CBJ Last Chance Basin Land Management Plan Objective O-2 states,?encourage and enhance resident and visitor appreciation of Last Chance Basin?s rich historical heritage.? The CBJ Last Chance Basin Land Management Plan Policy P-10 states,?continue to protect the valuable historic resources in the Basin.? The CBJ Last Chance Basin Land Management Plan Policy P-11 states,?work with a qualified nonprofit organization, such as the Gastineau Channel Historical Society, to develop and maintain interpretive material, perform preservation activities, seek funding for establishing disabled access to the historic mining buildings, and to eventually re-open the former mining museum.? The Gastineau Channel Historical Society Bylaws objects and purposes are,?... to bring about the preservation of historic buildings, monuments, markers, and grave sites.? This project is seen as the first phase of an overall plan to stabilize the historic buildings of the Jualpa Mine Camp Historic District. The enthusiasm of the volunteers assures that future projects at the site will preserve this important historic resource of the Juneau community. Final Report - Stabilization at Jualpa Mine Camp Historic District Page 3

4 FLOOR PLAN Indicating REHABILITATION WORK at the COMPRESSOR BUILDING Task A Install gutter at rear of building for drainage control. Tasks B, C, D, E, F Rehabilitate window sashes and frame. Install new stops and exterior trim. Apply new paint to exterior surfaces. Final Report - Stabilization at Jualpa Mine Camp Historic District Task G Install new door frame, trim, door, and transom window. Apply new paint to exterior surfaces. Page 4

5 BEFORE Task A Install gutter at rear of building for drainage control. AFTER Final Report - Stabilization at Jualpa Mine Camp Historic District Page 5

6 BEFORE Task B Rehabilitate window sashes and frame. Install new stops and exterior trim. Apply new paint to exterior surfaces. AFTER Final Report - Stabilization at Jualpa Mine Camp Historic District Page 6

7 BEFORE Task C Rehabilitate window sashes and frame. Install new stops and exterior trim. Apply new paint to exterior surfaces. AFTER Final Report - Stabilization at Jualpa Mine Camp Historic District Page 7

8 BEFORE Task D Rehabilitate window sashes and frame. Install new stops and exterior trim. Apply new paint to exterior surfaces. AFTER Final Report - Stabilization at Jualpa Mine Camp Historic District Page 8

9 BEFORE Task E Rehabilitate window sashes and frame. Install new stops and exterior trim. Apply new paint to exterior surfaces. AFTER Final Report - Stabilization at Jualpa Mine Camp Historic District Page 9

10 BEFORE Task F Rehabilitate window sashes and frame. Install new stops and exterior trim. Apply new paint to exterior surfaces. AFTER Final Report - Stabilization at Jualpa Mine Camp Historic District Page 10

11 BEFORE Task G Install new door frame, trim, door, and transom window. Apply new paint to exterior surfaces AFTER Final Report - Stabilization at Jualpa Mine Camp Historic District Page 11

12 DESIGN DRAWINGS The following drawings were used for new and rehabilitation work on the doors and windows of the Compressor Building stabilitzation project. Final Report - Stabilization at Jualpa Mine Camp Historic District Page 12

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