The project included masonry rehabilitation to the Maclay Street end of the original Farm Show Complex, known as the Main Hall. The building was completed in 1938, and features an art deco masonry façade with a frieze of sculptured agricultural scenes. Extensive additions and rehabilitations were undertaken in 2001, including remodeling the Keystone Conference Center located off the Maclay Street lobby. Subsequent water damage has occurred, resulting in the need for this contract to preserve the historic significance of the decorative features of the exterior of the south wall. The main goal of the project included stabilizing all interior/exterior brickwork and masonry extending from the ground floor to the roof parapet. A field survey of the exterior wall was conducted and helped to determine where the façade had deteriorated due to water penetration. Window flashing and roofing material were replaced where necessary to alleviate water penetrations.
The following services were provided for the project:
- Structural engineering.