Massachusetts Historical Society, BostonProject Team: Massachusetts Historical Society (owner), Ann Beha Architects Inc. (architect), and Shawmut Design and Construction (construction manager).*Project Cost: $10 million.Fund Sources: Capital Campaign drive, Private Foundations, Save America's Treasures (a federal grant program), and a low-interest loan (via bonds) from the Higher Education Facilities Agency (a Massachusetts state agency).Located in Boston's Back Bay, the Massachusetts Historical Society was originally built in 1898. This National Historic Landmark required careful rehabilitation work during the multi-phase project in order to protect visitors, staff, and the facility's priceless collections. New mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; a high-tech temperature control system; and a specialized fire suppression system were installed. Additionally, a reading room and offices (part of a 1960s addition) were renovated to match the historic fabric of the building.PHOTOS: PETER VANDERWARKER PHOTOGRAPHS*List is not all-inclusive
Project Team: Epicus Development/Divco West (developer); Joie de Vivre (operator); Page & Turnbull (architect); Howard S. Wright Construction Co. (construction manager).*
Project Cost: $12 million.
Fund Source: Federal Historic Preservation 20-percent tax credit.
The 4-story, 60,000-square-foot Hotel Montgomery was San Jose's most luxurious hotel in 1911. However, its status changed over the years. When the city moved the building 180 feet to allow development on its original site, much of the interior was demolished.
The subsequent $12 million rehabilitation of The Hotel Montgomery, completed in July 2004, involved the rebuilding of three guestroom floors in keeping with the basic configuration of the original hotel. However, the building's new function as a boutique hotel mandated larger rooms, guest amenities, and an upscale restaurant that fills most of the ground floor.
PHOTO COURTESY OF JOIE DE VIVRE HOSPITALITY
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