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Garrett Chapel's Bell Tower.

Preservation

  Nature’s elements have conspired
  to threaten the Chapel’s future.
  Seasonal use, steep hillside
construction, use of unique
materials have combined for a
difficult preservation challenge.
While the Garrett Chapel Trust
has received recognition from
the New York State Landmark
Society for its care of this historic
gem, funding remains the primary
constraint in ongoing care and
restoration efforts. Community
support has been the primary
vehicle for restoration projects.

Efforts Completed and Planned:

Fundraising events in the mid 1990’s provided funds for an extensive condition report and a long-term restoration plan which is currently underway. Several urgent intervention efforts were undertaken to reduce water damage and address safety concerns. This included restoration of roofing and gutter systems. Funds raised during the 2003 wine tasting helped replace the chapel’s electrical and lightning suppression systems, and work has begun to repair some of the building’s crumbling cast stone work. This year, urgently needed repairs will begin for the beam supporting the bell in the bell tower, as well as first aspects of improving access to the building and up hill water drainage. Future work will include continued masonry repairs throughout the building; upgrades to paths, walkways, and other hazards; efforts to reduce water damage by improving drainage around the building and ventilation in the building; and various other projects to improve the condition and accessibility of the property.

Restoration Plan Summary
Garrett Chapel Trust

Phase 1

Date: 11/02 – 5/03
Scope of Work

• Historical renovation
planning and
investigation

• Secure bell tower and
weathervane from large
scale deterioration

• Urgent preventative
repairs to roof and
flashing (east roof and
bell tower)

• Urgent preventative
repairs and
improvements to gutter
and storm drainage

COMPLETE

Phase 2

Date: 4/04 – 7/06
Scope of Work

• Urgent preventative
upgrades to all
mechanical systems
(electric, lighting, and
lightning suppression)

• Urgent repairs to
exterior cast stone to
reduce falling debris
hazards

• Partial completion of
most urgent repairs to
paths, walkways,
handrails, and other
hazards

• ADA planning

• Partial completion of
ADA plan – improved
parking and accessibility

COMPLETE

Phase 3

Target Date: TBD
Scope of Work

• Replace bell support and
improve belfry roof

• Preventative
Improvements to
building air circulation,
ventilation, and heating

• Preventative re-grading
and storm drainage
improvements to reduce
moisture

• Implementation of ADA
plan, likely to include:
wheel chair accessibility
to main sanctuary,
incremental parking, and
installation of accessible
bathrooms

• Completion of repairs to
paths, walkways, and
handrails

Estimate: $350,000
Funding not yet secured

Phase 3

Target Date: TBD
Scope of Work

• Preventative
improvements to stained
glass windows

• Preventative restoration
of critical “at risk”
exterior detail elements
and stonework

• Cosmetic restoration of
exterior detail elements

• Cosmetic restoration of
interior decorative
stonework and plaster

• Restoration of
landscaping

• Restoration of various
artistic elements and
details

Estimate: $550,000
Funding not yet secured

Preservation

Efforts Completed and Planned:

Restoration Plan Summary Garrett Chapel Trust

Restoration Plan Summary
Garrett Chapel Trust