Van Buren, AR – 
Structural engineering services were provided for the stabilization and restoration of a historic 4,000 sf residence located on a bluff above the Arkansas River. A detailed physical condition survey and assessment was made of the severely termite damaged structure. Significant structural damage was observed, documented and mitigated in the dry stack stone foundation walls. A structural analysis was performed on the existing framing in order to determine the impact of changing the use of various rooms to a museum detailing the history of the house. The project received the 2011 Award for Excellence in Preservation through Restoration from the Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas.

Client: John Milner Associates