What's New - Spring 2007
HDC finishes another cultural resources survey in Delaware County, and archaeologists take on interesting lab projects
In December 2006, HDC archaeologists and historians finished Phase I identification surveys for the Phase 1 pipeline corridor associated with the City of Columbus Delaware Reservoir project in northwestern Delaware County. Archaeological fieldwork uncovered seven previously unrecorded archaeological sites. A prehistoric feature containing pottery was discovered in a shovel test unit at one of the sites, inserting a bit of excitement into an otherwise typical Phase I survey. History/Architecture fieldwork identified seven architectural resources greater than fifty years in age.
HDC’S REPUTATION FOR EXTERIOR ENVELOPES CONTINUES TO GROW
HDC is currently completing multiple roof replacement and repair projects for Ohio University and Columbus Public Schools. HDC has also solved a decades-old moisture penetration problem at Baker Hall, a high-rise dormitory at The Ohio State University. Buildings included in these projects range in age from the late 19th century to the mid 2oth century. Roof issues include repairing clay tile, replacing built-up roofs, and using lightweight concrete, along with associated repairs at copings, parapets, and flashings. This image shows Bill Faciane, HDC’s Facilities Planner, using a lift to inspect masonry problems at Baker Hall.
HDC EVALUATES IMPORTANT DAM IN THE MUSKINGUM WATERSHED
For the U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, HDC recently completed a National Register eligibility evaluation for Dover Dam, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. The dam is associated with the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District and is an important part of the flood-control system that protects the Muskingum watershed and the Ohio River valley from flooding.
Dover Dam was built from 1935-1938 and is a good example of Art Deco design, with arched arcades, stepped parapets, and cast aluminum decorative railings. The dam was the only concrete gravity dam built for the Muskingum Watershed; other Muskingum dams were earth fill gravity structures. HDC recommended the dam as eligible for the National Register for its Art Deco design and for historical associations with the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, the New Deal, and flood control.
One interesting fact about Dover Dam is that it was designed to create a permanent lake, but silt and pollution that accumulated during the initial filling of the reservoir caused problems. As a result, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers designated the project as a ‘dry reservoir’ in 1941, and they now only fill the lake when it is needed to hold back floodwaters. This image shows the dam and operating house, looking northeast.
HDC COMPLETES MAJOR UPDATE OF PLAN FOR NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS
HDC planners, archaeologists, and historians conducted intensive fieldwork in the fall of 2006 to completely update the base’s Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan, which was submitted earlier this year. The project consisted of re-evaluation of all previously inventoried buildings, inventory of additional buildings/structures, archaeological survey of areas proposed for development, and assignment of treatment categorization of all inventoried buildings for use by base planners. The work resulted in five massive volumes that contributed significantly to the knowledge of resources on the installation.
The ICRMP is intended to provide Naval Station Great Lakes with a programmatic basis for compliance with federal historic preservation law and Navy historic preservation directives and instructions. The plan provides a database of historic resources on the installation and establishes procedures for impact assessment, management, and preservation of significant historic resources within the station’s boundaries. The plan also sets forth specific goals and objectives for the station’s historic preservation program and presents program milestones for achieving them. The image below shows Building 160, located in Camp Barry.
CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS, HDC STYLE…
HDC staff helped Vivian Majtenyi celebrate her birthday in March by honoring her coffee preferences and her position as an architectural designer. The castle gate is made of coffee and latte cups from her favorite places, capped with crowns made from the cup covers. Balloons, streamers, and cocktail umbrellas round out the décor. Vivian has been with HDC since 1999—Happy Birthday!
DONUT TURNS THREE YEARS OLD!
Donut the Beagle officially celebrated her third birthday on March 25, 2007, by eating a hard-boiled egg and chasing chipmunks in her backyard. Donut, being a nut, doesn’t actually “chase” chipmunks—she bounds after them like Pepe Le Pew, the cartoon skunk! In the office, staff are trying to get her to greet visitors without barking, with only moderate success. One difference we have all noticed from her puppy days is that Donut will actually nap (and even dream) during the day, whereas she used to stay awake all day long. Here’s a shot of Donut actually taking a nap on her “chew-proof” bed, while wearing her Easter bandanna. She received the bed when she was 9 months old, and within 5 minutes managed to make several holes!
