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Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Awards Copyright 2014 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 5. ITEM TITLE: Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Awards SUMMARY: Historic Preservation Commission submitting information on the 2016 Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Awards that were presented at the April 2016 Architecture Days and recognize exemplary rehabilitation efforts of eight properties. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File ATTACHMENTS: Description Type HPC letter Staff Memo Awards Property Photos Supporting Documentation Dubuque Planning Services Department THE CITY OF City Hall-50 West 13th Street YA10ft" Dubuque,IA 52001-4805 (563)559-4210 phone UB E (563)559-4221 fax (563)690.6675 TDD Masterpiece on the Mississippi • su• ylanning@cityofdubugue.ore April 20, 2016 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members City of Dubuque City Hall - 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 SUBJECT: 2016 Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Awards Dear Mayor and City Council Members: The City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to transmit for your consideration, information on the 2016 Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Awards. The award was created by the Commission in 2002. It is presented annually during Architecture Days to recognize the best rehabilitation projects in the City of Dubuque. Background The award is named after the late Ken Kringle for his dedication to historic preservation through his involvement as a member and past Chairperson of the Historic Preservation Commission, President of the Bluff Street Neighborhood Association, resident of the Cathedral Historic District and member of the Old House Enthusiasts Club. Following are the criteria for the Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Award: 1 . The project meets the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and City of Dubuque Architectural Guidelines. 2. The property owner has followed all proper procedures and obtained all the required permits. 3. The project was completed between January 1 , 2015 and December 31 , 2015. 4. The structure has historical significance. 5. The structure has had great visual impact from its "before" and "after" appearance. Discussion Below is a description of each project that received a 2016 Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Award. Enclosed is a slide show featuring before and after images of each project. Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork 1) 525 E. 19th Street - A-1 Crane Rental & Machinery Moving, Inc. This is one of Dubuque's hidden gems. This building has spent much of its history covered in green metal. A-1 Crane removed all the metal siding, restored the brick facades, and restored original window openings that had been covered for years. This was no small task. Once the metal siding was removed significant brick and mortar damage was discovered underneath. The project required substantial repointing and in-kind brick replacement, particularly in the lower half of the building. New windows were installed and a new awning more complimentary of the historic building was installed. The repointing was done by Fred Jackson. The new sign was designed and installed by Big River Sign. The Star Railings were done by Design Build Structures. The steel siding was removed by A-1 Crane Rental. A-1 Crane also installed the new canopy on the front. 2) 1072 Locust Street - Ted Stackis Mr. Stackis went to amazing lengths to restore the fagade at 1072 Locust Street. He scraped, repaired and painted the cornice, frieze and fascia giving the top of the building new life. Mr. Stackis then carefully disassembled the front porch components and moved them to his shop where he spent several months repairing and replicating the ornate woodwork that defines the porch and fagade. This project is not being recognized because of an amazing transformation. It is being recognized because of the amazing effort put forth by Mr. Stackis to preserve the original details and materials of the building. Sometimes we forget the best preservation projects can be those that look the same when finished. Difficult efforts such as these prove time and time again to be the most important component of building preservation. Mr. Stackis is a professional contractor and did the work himself. 3) 137 Bluff Street - BLF Properties, Teri Fairchild and John Long Teri Fairchild and John Long own and operate out of the building at 137 Bluff Street. Teri owns Fairchild Business Coaching and John is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial. In addition to their day jobs, they also make great preservationists. The building was constructed circa 1892 and is a very well preserved example of a two-story gable front Queen Anne style house. Like any good rehabilitation project work began with research. The property owners spent considerable time consulting with contractors, officials, neighbors and technical publications on the best treatment approach for the historic property. It was important to them to preserve the unique features that make the historic building special. Exterior finishes were cleaned and prepared for new paint. Cedar shingles were repaired and replaced where needed in keeping with the period and character of the building. Rotten basement windows were replaced with new custom windows and utility meters were moved to the rear of the building. The property owners even went 2 out of their way to preserve the diamond patterned asbestos slate roof. Although it is not original, it is old, unique and adds so much to the appeal of the building. Teri and John credit John McAndrews, neighbor and City of Dubuque Preservation Commissioner, for his guidance on the project. They also noted the very important role Dubuque Main Street played in helping to produce conceptual drawings for the project. The owners are also very complimentary of the general contractor, Bob Knupp for his professionalism and exceptional work. 4) 880 Central Avenue - Bill Hendricks (Hendricks Feed & Seed Co., Inc.) Hendricks Feed was founded in 1929 by Albert M. Hendricks. The business has had several locations prior to 1942 when it moved to its current location at 880 Central Avenue. The building was completely renovated inside and out. The project started in July of 2015 and was completed six months later. The project is an excellent example of a rehabilitation effort with a contemporary storefront that compliments the appearance of a traditional historic storefront while also allowing modern functions needed for business. The storefront has automatic doors since many 50# bags and carried in and out of the store for customers. The doors also provide accessibility for persons with disabilities. The doors operate differently than traditional doors, but they complement the storefront nicely blending both form and function. The most challenging aspect of the project was a load bearing brick wall that needed to have three additional openings in it. Mr. Hendricks had to have it engineered to make sure that it would hold the upstairs walls. Mr. Hendricks restored and exposed the original brick and original hard maple wood floors to try and keep the historic look as much as possible. Front sidewalks were replaced and a new heating and cooling system and high efficiency lighting was installed. The ceiling was insulated with spray foam. The general contractor was Carpenters Construction out of Hazel Green. The fagade was designed and constructed by Dubuque Glass Co. 5) 324-326 W. Locust Street - Gary & Chris Stelpflug This late 19th Century Italianate duplex originally served as home to Rev. William Ruston who came to Dubuque in 1886 to serve as pastor of the German Presbyterian Church located at 1684 Iowa. He was also a professor and vice-president of the German Theological Seminary which later became the University of Dubuque. Before the Stelpfugs took ownership of the building, it had suffered from a number of failed rehabilitation efforts and neglect. Past work had resulted in significant structural issues which had to be addressed before anything else could be done. 326 W. Locust Street was in particularly bad shape due to gaping holes in the roof and water damage. 3 Typical of a Stelpfug project, preservation and restoration of original materials was the first priority. Plaster that could be repaired was, and that which couldn't was replaced with new Kal-Kote plaster. The woodwork in 326 W. Locust was largely intact and restored. Trim, molding and baseboard that could not be saved was replicated. 324 W. Locust Street was largely gutted and most of the woodwork had to be replicated. Pocket doors were restored and salvaged historic doors were purchased and installed to replace missing or inappropriate doors. The exterior required substantial repointing. Keystones were popping out of place and had to be repaired. Eaves and overhangs were missing which contributed to water running down the exterior walls and eroding the brick. The eaves were reconstructed and all exterior woodwork including the cornice, brackets and fascia was repainted. The work is testament to the Stelpfulg's commitment to preservation and this neighborhood. Through their good work the building is once again contributing in a positive way to the neighborhood. The general contractor was Gary Carner, G&R Preservation. 6) 1104 & 1118 White Street - Don and Cheryl Rusk (Charlotte's Coffee House & the Drake House) Don and Cheryl Rusk purchased 1104 White Street in the fall of 2012 and 1118 White Street the following spring. As is often the case in historic rehabilitation projects, simple beginnings turned into lofty undertakings. The results were outstanding and a credit to their vision. Don and Cheryl converted the former 1 gth Century Three-story commercial building and two-story single-family home into Charlotte's Coffee House and Drake House. The buildings are located on the corner of 11th and White Street. The property owners completely overhauled the interior to accommodate the modern needs of the coffee house and vacation rentals. One particularly interesting feature is the two buildings were connected. The coffee house on the first floor spans between 1104 and 1118 White Street creating a seamless flow between spaces. The interior design was evokes an ambiance of a trendy coffeehouse and modern vacation rentals. The original brick walls were exposed as a reminder of the buildings charm and history. New wood floors and trim were installed in keeping with the character of the building. The tables in the coffee house were hand-crafted by a friend of the Rusk's using some of the original rafters that needed to be replaced. On the exterior the brick was cleaned and repointed. New windows reflective of the original window styles were installed. All exterior woodwork and metal was repainted and color coordinated with the windows and trim. Old metal awnings were removed from 1118 White Street and new wood awning was added to 1104 White Street to help define the entrances. New full-lite wood doors were added to the entrances which greatly add to the appeal of the building. On the rear of the property new patio space was created for the coffee house and deck space was added for the vacation rentals. They did such a nice job with the vacation rentals the Rusk's are receiving as much interest for the vacation rentals from locals as they are out of town vacationers. 4 When asked of any particular challenges, Mr. Rusk replied with a familiar response that the project took three times longer and three times more than initially anticipated. Jeff Schmitt, Top Notch Construction, served as the general contractor on the project. 7) 1838 Central Avenue - Dubuque Main Street This Second Empire style building was constructed circa 1885 and was originally home to the Manhattan Meat Market. The building is located in the Upper Central Avenue Commercial National Register District. The district extends along Central Avenue from the north half of 14th Street to 20th Street. The district is a well preserved and excellent example of Dubuque's commercial architecture, dating from the late 1 gth to early 20th century. Collectively, this range of buildings represents the largest and best preserved commercial buildings in downtown. The district is also beginning to see a resurgence with a number of faced improvements in recent years. The building was donated to Dubuque Main Street by Jeff Streinz. Building on the Main Street movement, as well as momentum along Central Avenue, Dubuque Main Street decided to restore the storefront so the building would contribute to the long term vision and investment along Central Avenue. The project is perhaps one of the most striking fagade renovations in the district. The building brick was painted and the storefront was covered with mid-century metal and wood panels. The paint was stripped from the brick exposing its natural color and texture. Mortar joints were repointed and the windows were restored. The storefront was restored to an original appearance. The paneling was removed and a new wood storefront was constructed. The building once again reflects its original appearance. 8) 2300 Jackson Street - HEART Program/City of Dubuque The HEART (Housing Education and Rehabilitation Training) Program is a hands-on learning experience for young people to achieve their goals of attaining a high school diploma while transforming Dubuque's most blighted neighborhood back into a livable, walkable community for working families. HEART is based on Four Mounds' model of partnering to serve at-risk youth. Partners include the Four Mounds Foundation, City of Dubuque, Dubuque Community Schools, Dupaco Community Credit Union, Four Oaks of Iowa, and Northeast Iowa Community College. Students that were once at risk for dropping out of school are now leading community revitalization efforts through relevant service learning activities. The program works with approximately 15 young people every year with most youth putting in over 500 hours a year in service to the community. Dubuque Community Schools sees over 140 students drop out each year. HEART helps capture those them with an opportunity to earn high school diplomas while broadening options for post-secondary education, certifications, and employment. HEART immerses young people in a 10 month, full-time program and runs an additional special program over the summer. Students typically spend 1-2 years in the program. 2300 Jackson Street had been a nuisance in the neighborhood for some time and had multiple outstanding code enforcement issues. The City purchased the property on April 2, 2015 to rehabilitate and sell it. 5 The 2 Y2 story front gable home was built c. 1894. The wood structure was in poor condition and the roof was covered with asbestos composition shingles. The best word to describe the scope of work necessary for this project is "everything". On the exterior a one-story dilapidated rear addition was removed. The rear porch was reconfigured and rebuilt. The front porch was also reconstructed. The asbestos slate roof was replaced with an architectural laminate roof. The building received new windows, front door and siding. On the interior all electrical, plumbing and mechanicals were removed and replaced. Tin ceilings, baseboard, and door and window casings were refurbished and reinstalled. The project is a remarkable effort by talented youth and teachers. It shows the Commitment the HEART partnership has in the community. This once neglected building has recently been purchased and is once again a single-family home. Recommendation The Historic Preservation Commission invites the City Council to join us in recognizing the exemplary rehabilitation efforts of the 2016 Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Award projects. The Commission also encourages City Council members to check out these projects in person. Thank you for your continuing support of historic preservation in Dubuque. 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