• Francis Land House
  • Thoroughgood House
  • Lynnhaven House

    • Project Details

    • Programmed funding: $5,625,000
    • Appropriated funding: $3,825,000
    • Project type: Rehabilitation/replacement

    Description and Scope

     This project provides for maintenance needs for the City's heritage buildings:

    • The Ferry Plantation House
    • Francis Land House
    • Lynnhaven House
    • Thoroughgood House
    • deWitt Cottage
    • Old Coast Guard Station
    • Whitehurst Buffington House
    • Any future qualifying acquisitions

    A comprehensive analysis of each house was completed by the Department of Public Works in 2015, using a 2007 assessment completed by an architectural and engineering firm as a base for cost estimates. 

    Examples of maintenance and repair work include: 

    • ADA improvements
    • Chimney repainting and masonry repair
    • Environmental monitoring
    • Lightning protectio
    • Stair and landing repairs
    • Window and roof repairs
    • Concrete repairs
    • Restroom upgrades
    • Design and upgrades for the entry area to the Francis Land House
    • Plaster repairs
    • Moisture mitigation
    • Electrical upgrades
    • Fire suppression upgrades
    • Drainage improvements
    • Cemetery conservation
    • Parking lot repairs
    • Other ongoing building maintenance needs

    Funding is also provided for improvements to the second floor of the Francis Land House.

    Purpose and Need

    The City currently owns historical houses that are visited by the public. These houses have been acquired in various conditions. 

    This project funds the identified needs of these houses over the next six years to make noted repairs or provide necessary maintenance

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