The Challenge…

PHASE I – INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS

The development of the Historic Structure Report resulted in the identification of critical needs requiring immediate or short-term resolution.  Addressing these issues as the highest priority is necessary to maintain a safe environment for the building and its occupants as well as to arrest deterioration that if left unchecked will result in the continued loss of historic fabric.  

PHASE I Cost Summary

•             Address Fire Marshall Recommendations                     $ 2,500

•             Install Temporary Rainwater Distribution System          $ 5,000 

•             Install Structural Shoring and Interim Reinforcement      $ 3,000

•             Conduct Critical Maintenance of Mechanical System    $ 3,100

•             Conduct Critical Electrical System Repairs                   $ 13,000

•             Conduct Critical Plumbing System Repairs                   $ 1,000

•             Conduct Critical Landscape Maintenance and Repair   $ 11,000

•             Add Staff Position (Director)                                       $ 45,000

The HSR’s interim recommendations also include opportunities for further study and investigation that will provide a deeper understanding of the property and its components, thereby informing the restoration process.

•             Landmark Museum Designation                                   $ 2,500

•             Develop Furnishings Plan                                             $ 15,000

•             Conduct Comprehensive Paint Analysis                        $ 25,000

•             Develop Archaeology Management Plan                      $ 5,000

TOTAL FOR PHASE I                                                             $ 131,100

PHASE II – RESTORATION AND INTERPRETATION

Phase II of the project will realize the vision held by the Orange Hall Foundation to preserve and restore the building and its landscape, and present to the public an accurate and inclusive interpretation of its history. 

PHASE II Cost Summary

•             Comprehensive Archaeological Investigation                      $ 250,000

•             Building Restoration                                                          $ 2,281,742

•             New Building Systems                                                      $ 1,225,462

•             Landscape Restoration and Site Development                   $ 651,001

•             Furnishings and Interpretation                                           $ 500,000

•             Design, Testing and Related Costs                                    $ 453,622

TOTAL FOR PHASE II                                                                $5,361,827