Historic Buildings & Bridges
Fulton Opera House, Lancaster, PA
Lancaster's premier performing arts facility dates from the early 1800's with early twentieth century renovations by renowned architect C. E. Urban. The 1990 project team included Detroit architect William Kessler and New York theater designer Roger Morgan. Our role included renovations to the timber-framed theater and a new 4-story, steel-framed addition. Tight floor to floor height required composite steel/concrete construction. The addition included a new elevator and stair tower plus an ornate lobby. Warfel Construction led the construction-management team.
Lancaster's premier performing arts facility dates from the early 1800's with early twentieth century renovations by renowned architect C. E. Urban. The 1990 project team included Detroit architect William Kessler and New York theater designer Roger Morgan. Our role included renovations to the timber-framed theater and a new 4-story, steel-framed addition. Tight floor to floor height required composite steel/concrete construction. The addition included a new elevator and stair tower plus an ornate lobby. Warfel Construction led the construction-management team.
Hess Agency, Mt. Joy, PA
Architect Carol Hickey designed this sensitive, adaptive reuse of a bank barn into the Hess Insurance Agency offices. Structural challenges included rebuilding failed fieldstone basement walls, reinforcing or replacing rotted heavy timber framing and adding a mezzanine where the hayloft used to be. The exposed post-and-beam framing contrasts beautifully with the new windows, glassed entry and drywall finishes. In addition, a glazed ceramic tile silo was rebuilt as part of the entry. Four years after completion, the Hess Agency is still giving tours to delighted clients.
Architect Carol Hickey designed this sensitive, adaptive reuse of a bank barn into the Hess Insurance Agency offices. Structural challenges included rebuilding failed fieldstone basement walls, reinforcing or replacing rotted heavy timber framing and adding a mezzanine where the hayloft used to be. The exposed post-and-beam framing contrasts beautifully with the new windows, glassed entry and drywall finishes. In addition, a glazed ceramic tile silo was rebuilt as part of the entry. Four years after completion, the Hess Agency is still giving tours to delighted clients.
Hanover Residences, Hanover, PA
Once facing a slow death by decay or a quick death by demolition, this historic five-story shoe factory now houses over 80 subsidized apartments and a community center. Architects Stuart + LeFevre and Harkins Builders realized the vision of Philadelphia's Pennrose Properties. Our challenges included determining the viability of the water-damaged heavy timber framing and decking and stabilizing the cracking brick shell. In 2003, this project won a state award for historic preservation.
Once facing a slow death by decay or a quick death by demolition, this historic five-story shoe factory now houses over 80 subsidized apartments and a community center. Architects Stuart + LeFevre and Harkins Builders realized the vision of Philadelphia's Pennrose Properties. Our challenges included determining the viability of the water-damaged heavy timber framing and decking and stabilizing the cracking brick shell. In 2003, this project won a state award for historic preservation.
