George Douglass House Restoration Report for the quarter ending December, 31, 2017

PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION KEYSTONE HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT PROGRAM QUARTERLY STATUS REPORT FORM Project ME Number: 16709 Name of Property/ Project: George Douglas House/ Restoration Project Period Covered: From October 1, 2017 To December 31, 2017 Grantee: The Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County, PA Address: PO Box 245, Douglassville, PA 19518 Contact: Larry Ward, Project Director Phone: (610) 223-0123 Accomplishments to date: 1. Fabrication of 24” x 36” Project Funding Sign per PHMC template [photograph attached]. 2. Preparation and submittal of 13 sheets of project detail drawings, elevations, perspectives, with specification, material, and detail notes. 3. Fabrication and installation of two white oak joists in south parlor replacing deteriorated and structurally deficient original joists. Temporary floor boards have been set on the new joists for safety during the project work. Revised work schedule, if appropriate: None to date. ___________________________________ _January 2, 2018 Signature: Larry Ward Date _Project Director_______ Title Images attached: 24” x 36” Project-Funding aluminum sign. #008: Two replacement Joists under south parlor [counting from right: first and third joists, on props, with lighter oxidation, will be leveled, plumbed, and bedded in mortared wall pockets when weather permits. #004: temporary floor boards aligned against front wall of south parlor, to be replaced with permanent flooring after all supporting joists are leveled and bedded in wall pockets. Larry Ward