Excerpted from “The Little White Schoolhouse Historic Structures Report”
July 2003 by Art Chadick Architectural Services, LLC

Because the schoolhouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a National Historic Landmark, all work should follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. The application of these standards should act in support of Chapter 6 – Evaluation of Significance and the Period of Significance, as determined in this chapter. In particular, the following references should guide the preservation process:

a.       The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

b.      The National Parks Service Preservation Briefs 1-42 (as applicable).

Conservation Recommendations:

a.       Site: $4,200 includes land grading and access ramp.

b.      Exterior and Framing: $38,500 includes exterior painting and repair/replacement of wood siding & trim; windows; roof covering; front door.

c.       Interior: $41,000 includes new ambient lighting and controls consistent with period-style appearance for mid-1800’s schoolroom conditions; vents and floor access for new heating and cooling system; new interior storm windows consistent with period style, but including sun control and shading control; interior painting; period style school benches.

Functional and Programmatic Recommendations:

a.       $30,000 includes concrete vault and connection to schoolhouse for heating, cooling, electric; new heating and cooling system; new electrical service; new landscaping on front side of building with period plantings; site work including pavement for access and parking.

Additional Costs:

          a.  Construction Contingency (15%) -- $ 17,055

          b.  Contractor Fees (12.5%) -- $ 14,200

          c.   Performance Bonds -- $ 5,000

          d.  Contractor General Requirements -- $ 20,000

          e.   Permits and Fees -- $ 700

          f.    Architectural/Engineering Fees (7.2%) -- $ 7,400

          g.   Reimbursable Expenses -- $ 5,500

           Total Additional Costs $ 69,855

Total Project Cost: $ 183,555

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