Museums & Miscellaneous Photographs

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Acorn Hall This mid-nineteenth century Tuscan Doric structure in Morristown, New Jersey is now the headquarters of the Morris County Historical Association. It was the subject of an Architectural Assessment.	Pemaquid Mill A former textile, grain and saw mill, this structure in Bristol, Maine was purchased by community donations. It was then the subject of a Restoration Plan, which led to restoration work on the superstructure and building envelope." The photo shows Roger Panek with the contractor and his assistant. Roger also performed restoration carpentry on this project.	La Rochelle An Architectural Assessment was performed on this former George Bowdoin residence in Bar Harbor, Maine. It is the only surviving mansion from "The Gilded Age" at this resort community.
Hammond Castle A unique 1929 structure on the North Atlantic shore, this former residence is now a museum. It was the subject of an Architectural Assessment.	Suffolk Resolves House Headquarters and museum of the Milton (Massachusetts) Historical Society, this 18th century building is composed of two sections. The building was moved from another location and assembled on the present site. Exterior restoration work was carried out in two phases, one being grant-assisted, and covered the building from roof to foundation.	Edward Devotion House Supervision of exterior painting of this rare 17th–18th century urban survivor—now a museum house.
Edward Devotion House View showing “Beverly jog” portion containing a vestibule and small chambers.	Old South Meeting House This National Historic Landmark was the subject of an architectural assessment outside and in.	Robert Bennet Forbes Museum This building reflects the unusual participation of the two noted architects in its design: Isiah Rogers designed the two-story structure in the early 19th century; Peabody & Stearns the third floor in the 1880’s. The restoration included extensive carpentry work, painting in historically correct colors, masonry work, and rainwater control system renovations.
Deacon Eldred House Work on this 18th century residence included crawl space excavation, structural repairs, partial new wall cladding, window operation and exterior painting.	Isaac Royall House View from southwest of this National Historic Landmark, which underwent a complete exterior restoration except for recently replaced roofing. A difficult but rewarding project.	Isaac Royall House View from northeast showing unusual different design of east façade compared to west.
Isaac Royall House View from southeast showing south wall, part of which dates from the 17th century and is made with imported bricks.	Isaac Royall House The Slave Quarters viewed from southwest. Exterior restoration was performed in conjunction with work on the adjacent mansion.	Eleazer Arnold House Utilizing an aerial lift, the exterior of this very rare seventeenth century survivor in Lincoln, Rhode Island was measured, and existing conditions drawings prepared. They will be used as historical record, and for future restoration work.
Larz Andersen Auto Museum The initial phase of restoration included masonry cleaning, rebuilding and repointing; all new copper gutters and downspouts, and selected roofing work. A Master Pan was developed to guide future work.	Caryl Parsonage A landmark building in Dover, Massachusetts, the Caryl Parsonage, dating from 1777, required replacement of cedar shingle roofing, selected wood trim repairs, and selected repainting.
Main Building, Dumbarton Oaks Detail view of main entrance façade.	Aerial View, Dumbarton Oaks Work included masonry restoration at brick, stone and stucco walls, piers, balustrades and paving; waterproof membrane replacement at underground structures; and wood trellis restoration.
Tortoise Fountain, Marble House Detail view of centerpiece of this reconstructed Danby marble fountain featuring bronze figures and modern plumbing.	Hercules Fountain Reconstructed from photographs and fragments, and outfitted with a modern plumbing system, this fountain is made of Rossa Verona breccia stone (related to marble), and accommodates eighteen bronze sculptures. The sculptures were artificially patinated to resemble aged bronze.	Shepherd Brooks Mansion Photo prior to restoration of windows and addition of reproduction shutters. A phased restoration project.
Warner Theatre A complete exterior restoration was performed for this campus landmark at Worcester Academy. Work included masonry and cast stone masonry cleaning, repointing, rebuilding and coating; replacement of decorative features; slate, copper, and rubber membrane roofing; and painting.	Urn, Worcester Academy Roger Panek with exterior plaster cast urn for mounting on parapet of Warner Theatre building.	UUA Headquarters A complete exterior restoration study and cost estimate was performed for the Unitarian Universalist Association headquarters, a notable structure in a historic district.

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