May 2026:

Work progressed on the north attic structural tie-ins, wood trim replacement, and cedar shake siding.

Interior plaster repairs were completed, and the contractor will apply paint to the repaired areas to complete the repair work.

With additional funding provided by the City, the design committee has recommended proceeding with several enhanced restoration items, including skylight replacement, front porch structural stabilization (new footings/foundations and restored arches), porch roof structure and soffits (T&G boards, rafter tail repairs), historic paint analysis, refinishing of fascias and soffits, upper crown trim repairs, electrical system repairs to make the building safe, and related work.

The City has requested cost proposals from the contractor for this work. Depending on their cost will determine which of this added scope of work the team pursues.

The City is reviewing an additional service request from the design team covering restoration cost estimates, paint studies, porch restoration, and high-resolution 3D
scanning.

Design development is underway for skylight replacement and front porch stabilization. The contractor has been directed to engage a hazmat testing firm for
the skylight.

Coordination continues with Rocky Mountain Power for rerouting a new underground power feed to the building. Several proposal requests, and potential change orders are in process, including items related to north attic window trim and roof shingles.

Window protection details were finalized, with approval to screw into frames where necessary. Construction pace on base scope remains steady while the team finalizes pricing and approvals for the expanded scope.

April 2026:

The project advanced significantly with exterior and interior restoration work during March.

Half of the roof has been demolished; the exposed sections were cleaned and covered with plastic sheeting for temporary weather protection.

The porch awning was demolished and existing sheathing removed.

Exterior foundation stabilization continued with completion of excavation under the porch, forming and pouring of concrete walls beneath the porch area, concrete wall patching, and the start of exterior foundation wall waterproofing.

Interior plaster repair work progressed on the first and second floors, with ongoing preparation, protection of historic wood trim, wallpaper removal, crack identification, and the beginning of new plaster application and stabilization.

Manpower remained consistent, with a peak of 15 workers on site and substantial contributions from roofing, plaster, excavation, and concrete subcontractors.

March 2026:

Interior plaster repair work started, including protection of historic wood trim and panels, wallpaper removal, sounding of walls and ceilings for delamination, and detailed identification of plaster cracks (the project team is reviewing each new crack to determine whether it resulted from age/settlement or the 2020 seismic event). 

The seismic stabilization phase reached a major milestone in February with the completion of all center-core drilling, grouting, and exterior wall reinforcement work!

All four chimney tops have been fully reconstructed and reinforced.

Contractor began removal of perimeter scaffolding, with only the north section remaining in place to support the upcoming wood facade replacement.

Scaffolding removed from the east, south, and west elevations

Exterior foundation stabilization work started: stone sidewalk pavers were relocated and excavation around the perimeter foundation walls began in preparation for rebar installation and concrete reinforcement.

Temporary window protection was fully installed and painted across the building, providing weather protection and safeguarding existing windows for future restoration.