Staunton, VA –
Provided structural design services to stabilize and restore the exterior of the 26,000 SF historic abandoned Eakleton Hotel circa 1895. The interior was rehabilitated for use as a public arts and history center that houses an arts alliance with studios, gallery space, an archival facility, lecture and performing hall, meeting rooms, office space and a gift shop. The mansard dome which had been missing for over 50 years and has been reconstructed and was topped with a flag pole to add a patriotic flourish to the city skyline. R.R. Smith Center for History and Art is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Severe deterioration of the existing mortar joints, shearing cracking and partial failure of the exterior brick walls was evaluated and repaired.
Client: Smith Arts Center
Architect: Frazier Associates, Architects and Planners