OWNER: City of New Haven
COST ESTIMATOR/OWNER REP: Lehrer McGovern Bovis, Inc.
MATERIALS CONSERVATION CONSULTANT(S): Jablonski Berkowitz Conservation, Inc. (Condition Assessment Study), Judith Selwyn Ph.D. (Phase 1& Phase 2)
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: Michael Horton Associates, Inc.
CONTRACTOR (Phase 1): FJ Dahill Co. Inc.
CONTRACTOR (Phase 2): Phoenix Bay State Construction Company, Inc.
SPECIALTY MASON (Phase 2): Maritime Canstone
GRANTS: Certified Local Government Grant, CT Historical Commission
CONTRACTS: Condition Assessment Study; Phase 1 – Emergency Stabilization and Testing of Conservation Techniques; Phase 2 – Full Restoration of Historic Masonry Facades
Restoration of the historic masonry facades of the 1862 New Haven City Hall was a multi-year endeavor that began with photogrammetry and a full Condition Assessment Study and culminated with the full restoration of the historic masonry facades. Prior to developing final restoration specifications, all treatment options were field tested and monitored to determine their effectiveness, visual characteristics, chemical formulation and overall suitability for use.
SIGNIFICANCE: National Register of Historic Places (Individual); CT State Register of Historic Places (Individual); National Historic Landmark District: New Haven Green (Contributing)
AWARDS: AIA CT Design Award; AIA New England Special Citation for Technical Conservation