This project focuses on the Fall River Fire Museum located in the historic Anawan No. 6 station. The scope of work regards the design for the replacement of the existing asphalt room with a new system and partial repointing of the Hose Tower and Chimney for areas above the roofline. The new system will be an asphalt system, similar to the existing.
This project works in line with the goals of the Fall River Master Plan to “preserve and enhance historic resources” as well as “assist non-profits in preserving their structure”. The main efforts being the addition of a new accessible entrance, new exterior stairs, and a new accessible toilet room, as well as the restoration of 12 windows in drastic states of deterioration.
The work done by Civitects will be a continuation of the restoration efforts that the Art Association has akready begin to maintain and protect the historic character of the building. This work includes refinishing the original wood floors, repairing original bookcases, restoring the stained glass windows, and the organization of a “Spindles and Columns” fundraiser to aid the restoration of the porch.
This project consists of the restoration of the exterior facades of the Central Fire Station in Fall River, MA. This includes the restoration of brick and stone work, as well as upgrades to the windows and doors.
This project consisted of the design and construction of the new Douglas Hills Jr. & Joan Louise Borden Gallery at the Fall River Historical Society. This new gallery space allows th Historical Society to have more space for rotating exhibits. All work was completed with careful attention to the preservation of the buildings orignal structure.
Located at 451 Rock Street, at the corner of Rock and Maple Streets in the Historic Highlands District of Fall River, is the building historically known as the Andrew Robeson House. The house was originally built on Columbia Street in 1843 for Andrew Robeson Jr., a textile mill owner and heir to a New Bedford whaling fortune. The home was designed by Samuel Barrett Cushing and James Scott in the Greek Revival style. During the Civil War, the house served as a station for the Underground Railroad. In 1870, the house was dismantled and moved almost a mile north to its current location by Mr. Robert Knight Remington, a prominent industrialist in the area. At this time, the house underwent a major renovation, turning it into the French Second Empire style mansion that is seen today. In 1935, house was donated to the Fall River Historical Society by David Anthony Brayton when his aunt, Elizabeth Hitchcock Brayton, passed away. Since then, the house has been the home and headquarters of the Fall River Historical Society. Today, the house functions as a house and local history museum open to the public at no charge.
Civitects PC was asked to create an existing conditions study and preservation plan for the Fall River Historical Society. Our existing conditions evaluation began with a survey of the property, observing elements of the building such as the condition of the granite masonry, mortar joints, slate roof, window surrounds, and other architectural features. Civitects also researched the historic appearance of the building using resources such as maps, historic photographs, and post cards. Based on our observations, recommendations were made intended to preserve the quality and aesthetics of the historic fabric following the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and the National Parks Service’s Preservation Briefs.
