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O. Henry Museum Restoration

CIP 873-867-6000

Summary

This project will provide PARD with a Preservation Plan for the home of William Sydney Porter located at 409 E. 5th Street. This plan will address reasonable options for building use and recommend a continuing maintenance schedule. This project will also provide for the O. Henry Museum Restoration - Phase I, which which reached substantial completion in November 1995.

Status

Construction is approximately 98% complete. Museum staff has moved back into the museum. One punch list item remains to be completed (5 sets of new shutters to be installed on the house). The bonding company has been notified to complete the remaining punch list item and to resolve subcontractor claims against the general contractor for non-payment.

Description

The scope of work for the O. Henry Museum Restoration - Phase I will include restoration of the building exterior, removal, treatment and replacements of wood borer infested flooring, house leveling, development of handicapped access, and placement of electric service underground. The scope of work for the O. Henry Museum Restoration - Phase II will include restoration of the building interior. The scope of work for the O. Henry Museum Restoration - Phase III will include museum addition.

Basic Data

  • Project Contact: David G. Gerard, Department of Public Works and Transportation, 499-7022
  • Project Manager: Nick Naccarato, DPWT
  • Design Consultant: Coffee, Crier & Schenck
  • Bid Date: October 28, 1993
  • Contract Award: January 20, 1994
  • Construction Start Date: September 19, 1994
  • Completion Date: November, 1995
  • Amount Appropriated for Preservation Plan: $15,000
  • Total Amount Appropriated: $115,000
  • Historic Landmark Commission grant: $23,000*
  • Historic Landmark Commission grant: $22,600**
  • Construction Cost: $185,645 (for Phase I Restoration)
    * lead abatement/asbestos abatement
    ** historical elements

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