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May 13, 2002
Ms. Carol Turner
Historic Preservation Planner
City of Ft. Collins
215 North Mason Street
Ft. Collins, CO 80522-0580
Re: Historic Nix Farm
Dear Ms. Turner:
Colorado has been at the forefront of preserving our heritage and historic resources and this
project is yet another step towards this goal. Scheuber + Darden Architects believes in
preserving large portions of rural land and historic structures and have aggressively pursued
historic preservation projects involving ranches and farms. We believe that a large part of
our history can be found in the old ranches and farms of Colorado and these are the least
favorable sites to preserve. We commend you in your preservation efforts in saving and
restoring the Historic Nix Farm.
Scheuber + Darden Architects is uniquely qualified to conduct historic preservation projects
in the Colorado area. Barbara Darden will provide the you with over 20 years of experience
in Historic Preservation, Structural Assessments, and Master Planning. We welcome the
opportunity to complete a detailed Historic Structure Assessment and have reviewed the
Scope of Work and are inherently familiar with the State Historical Funds Historic Structure
Assessment Outline and the Secretary of Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic
Properties.
Due in large part to the success of Colorado's Historic Preservation Fund, Scheuber +
Darden Architects has had the opportunity to work with communities of all sizes throughout
the state. The firm's completed projects are as diverse as Colorado's geography. From
small towns on the eastern plains to thriving resort communities in the mountains, our firm
works with local leaders and concerned citizens to develop a project plan specific to each
community's needs. The strength of the historic preservation movement lies at the grass
roots level... a fact that Scheuber + Darden Architects never overlooks.
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14 Buildings in the City of Central National Landmark District
8 Buildings in the Silverton National Landmark District
4 Buildings in the Telluride National Historic District
6 Buildings in Walden's Local Landmark District
16 Buildings in Old Town Fort Collins National and Local Historic Districts
4 Buildings in the Loveland National Historic District
2 Buildings in the Trinidad National Landmark District
National and State Registers of Historic Places, successful building inventories, nominations and
determinations of eligibility, including, but not limited to:
Federal Office Building, Cheyenne, Wyoming (for GSA as part of a 106 review process)
The Rio Grand Hotel, Creede, CO
The Kissock Block Building, Fort Collins, CO
The Opera House Block Building (circa 1881) and formal presentation to the State Historic Preservation
Review Board
Fort Collins Power Plant, Fort Collins, CO
The Rialto Theater, Loveland, CO, circa 1919
The Forney Residence, Fort Collins, CO circa 1920
Saguache County Courthouse, circa 1910, and Annex, circa 1915, Saguache, CO
The Avery Carriage House and Avery House District, Fort Collins, CO
The Colorado State University Oval District, Fort Collins, CO (22 buildings including an M.O.A.
with SHPO)
LaJunta Elks Lodge, Kit Carson Hotel, and Union Pacific Hospital, LaJunta, CO
Colorado State Veterans Center, Homelake, CO
Creede Fish Hatchery, Creede, CO
Eaton High School, Eaton, CO
Ault High School, Ault, CO (in progress)
Landmark Preservation Commission Design Review and Consulting:
From 1981 to 1988, chairman of the City Council appointed Landmark Preservation Commission.
Responsible for design review and approval of all proposed changes to locally designated landmark
structures, objects, and districts. In seven years reviewed more than 300 projects, small and large, in
the National and/or Local Historic Districts.
Assorted Workshop Presentations, Lectures, Conference Planning, and Participation; Denver,
Colorado Springs, Cripple Creek, California, New York, NY regarding Tax Act projects,
HistoricPreservation planning and techniques, design review and approval procedures for landmarks,
Historic District Design Guidelines, and project management of institutional projects.
Project Management for Private and Public Redevelopment Projects:
Developed a five -phase in-house project management system and a similar multifaceted system for
Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority, covering public project development from concept
planning to project construction close-out.
Measured Drawing, Field Supervision, Recording, and Final Documentation and Presentation:
HABS/HAER quality documents for several historic properties, numerous private facilities, and "as -
built" documentation for State Buildings Division. Consulting included the feasibility and potential
application of photogrametry, video and digitizers integrated with CADD software for automating this
documentation.
Professional Development Activities (Past and Present
1995 International travel to Budapest, Hungary to collaborate with Dr. MiHay Zador,
Professional of Architecture and Historic Preservation, Technical University of
Budapest, Budapest, Hungary regarding stone masonry repair/conservation
technology and techniques.
1973- Numerous workshops, seminars and study projects dealing with IAQ, design,
present contract and grant administration, estimating, project management, historic
preservation, and real estate redevelopment conducted by:
American Institute of Steel construction
National Society of Professional Engineers
National Trust for Historic Preservation
National Main Street Center
Colorado State University, University of Cincinnati
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions
State Historic Preservation Offices
Colorado Downtown Development Association
Numerous workshops, etc., continued
Association for Preservation Technology, International
Professional Services Management Association
National Association of Cost Engineers
America Concrete Institute
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
American Institute of Architects
American Society of Civil Engineers
International Conference of Building Officials
Association of National Park Maintenance Employees
National Park Service, Denver Service Center
City and County of Denver, Colorado
Memberships in Professional Associations (Past and Present)
Member, Association for Preservation Technology, International
Member, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Member, Colorado Preservation, Inc., a non-profit statewide former charter preservation alliance
board member, and Secretary.
Member, Colorado Historical Society
Board Member. Poudre Landmarks Foundation. Inc.
Co -chairperson, Avery Carriage House Restoration Committee
Fort Collins Water Works Restoration Committee
Honors/Awards
Recognition Award. Fort Collins Historical Society
Friend of Preservation. Fort Collins Landmark Preservation Commission
Recognition Award. Poudre Landmarks Foundation
National Honor Award. National Trust for Historic Preservation, Silverton Town Hall
Sigma Lamda Chi. Honorary Member
Historic Nix Farm
Ft. Collins, Colorado
Unique Knowledge: Historic Preservation
Scheuber + Darden Architects and its team will provide the City of Ft. Collins with over
37 years of experience in historic preservation and their assessment and master
planning. The following is a list of projects that have been completed by Barbara
Darden and Scheuber + Darden Architects within the past five years or are currently
being researched and analyized.
Assessments/Program Plans
Prairie Canyon Ranch was homesteaded in the
1860's to the 1870's by numerous homesteaders
JILand was purchased by one man by the 1880's.
The property remained in the family until the late
1930's when it was sold. Today the property is
owned by Douglas County Open Space and is used
as a working cattle ranch and as an open space
property where various groups can come and
study the historical aspects, the agricultural
aspects and the natural surroundings of the property. The property encompasses
almost 1000 acres and has the original homestead house, a banked barn built in the
1860's, a calf barn, a bunkhouse and cold shed, a 1937 garage, a 1937 chicken coop, a
granary, the family cemetery, the family cave, partially intact animal shelters and
foundations and caves from most of the original homesteaders. The project consisted of
a historic structure assessment, a title search, which also included some genealogical
research, a master plan and a comprehensive management plan, which included people
from over 15 different organizations and several public meetings. Douglas County Open
Space recently received an acquisition and development grant to begin restoration of
the barn, the cave, the animal shelters and the calf barn.
Twin Creek Ranch is just down the road from
Prairie Canyon Ranch and is similar in scope to
Prairie Canyon Ranch. Frederick Doepke, who was
a public figure in Douglas County, built this ranch
in 1861-1881. The ranch houses a barn, a rhyolite
spring house, a log foundry, a granary w/ an
attached homestead house constructed of brick, a
rhyolite root cellar, a log chicken coop, a large
main brick house, and 4 miscellaneous log and/or
wood structures. The project was to complete a historic structure assessment on the
site so that restoration activities can be started. Since then restoration of the barn and
the original homestead house has begun.
Unique Knowledge: Historic Preservation
Historic Nix Farm
Ft. Collins, Colorado
The Blunt Homestead at Cherokee Ranch is another
ranch project. This project was to stabilize the foundation
and structure in this 1873 homestead house. The team
completed an analysis of the structure along with
determining age of additions through thorough analysis of
the layers of historic fabric. The result was a project that
included the design for a new foundation on all sides of the
building and the removal of two additions, which were
found not to be historic and were causing structural
problems with the original house.
Pretty Woman Ranch is yet another ranch which the
firm is currently completing a Historic Structure
Assessment. The property was once a residence and a
way station for travelers on the Old Territorial Road,
which ran from Denver to Colorado City. Sylvester
Richardson who later founded the Town of Gunnison
owned the property. The property consists of a 1 and 1/2
story log building, which was the residence and the way
station. A later wood framed addition attached to the log
cabin and the original dugout, and an outhouse. This log cabin and dugout is one of the
oldest buildings in Douglas County,
Hammond Turkey Ranch/Crull Homestead is
also a log cabin and ranch, which at one time
consisted of over 120 acres. The ranch was
homesteaded in the early 1870's and was at the
edge of the Town of Huntsville. Huntsville was a I' prosperous town along Plum Creek and was washed""
away in the Plum Creek flood in the late 1870's.
Later the ranch was a turkey ranch owned by the
County Sheriff. When Scheuber + Darden
Architects began the project all that was left was the barn and the house. Both structures were in very poor condition. It was decided
that since part of the barn had already collapsed that restoration would be impossible.
The cabin was in similar condition, without a roof, windows or doors. Fortunately,
through title research, interviews with older citizens, historic photographs, the team was
able to reconstruct the appearance of the log cabin. A Historic Structure Assessment
was completed on the cabin along with a Master Plan. Once completed, Douglas County
Historic Preservation Board decided that the cabin would not be a good grant candidate
for restoration, so restoration began with donated monies and materials. Scheuber +
Darden Architects is donating their services and assisting in the restoration to preserve
the last structure in the Town of Huntsville.
Unique Knowledge: Historic Preservation
Historic Nix Farm
Ft. Collins, Colorado
The 20 Mile Post Office in the Town of Parker was the
v, i original post office at the 20 Mile Stage Stop for the
Butterfield Overland Despatch. Directing a volunteer labor
force with donated materials, Barbara Darden was
responsible for restoring the building to the condition
depicted in photographs dating from 1893. The original
flooring from the
project was salvaged
and reused and the elevations restored to match the
photograph. As a part of the project, Barbara Darden
helped in the documentation and evaluation of the
historic 20 Mile Barn in the Town of Parker, The
barn was to be torn down by the developer, but the
town was able to save it so Barbara Darden along
with Scott Shea with Scheuber + Darden Architects photographed, numbered and drew
the barn prior to having it disassembled in order to preserve it from destruction in the
wake of new development. The structure for the barn is currently being stored in
anticipation of reconstruction.
The Tallman Newlin Cabin is another significant
historical structure in the Town of Parker. When
threatened with destruction due to new development,
this building was moved from its original site to land
donated by the developer. Additions to the structure
were removed and the cabin restored to its original
appearance. The building will be used as an educational
exhibit on the construction and evolution of log cabins.
Unique Knowledge: Historic Preservation
Historic Nix Farm
Ft. Collins, Colorado
Methodology for Historic Structure Assessments & Master
Plans
A Historic Structure Assessment is best completed
by an experienced team of Architects and
Engineers. We believe that to perform an in-
depth analysis of a building requires the extensive
testing and evaluation of its materials, such as
stone mapping (if required), mortar analysis,
moisture testing within assemblies and paint
evaluation. These tests are not normally
completed during a standard architectural
evaluation or even during a typical historic structure assessment. Scheuber + Darden
Architects prides itself on performing a complete evaluation of a building performing
these tests and removing layers of materials to determine historic fabric. Without this
type of information, a complete understanding of the building, its components, and its
deficiencies cannot be determined. A title search and also any oral histories should be
taken as a part of the Historic Structure Assessment, especially when it involves a ranch
or a rural cabin or residence. Many times there is very little history on a family farm or
ranch, except through oral histories and the County records such as wills, tax records,
title searches and homestead records. Scheuber + Darden Architects has been able to
determine the age of structures and owners through these searches. Many times these
are the only documents that can shed any information on a historic property.
Project Approach
The first step in completing a historic structure assessment is to meet with the client's
key personnel and discuss the scope of work to familiarize us with the project and the
client's expectations. We will then photograph the buildings so that we can utilize them
in our assessment. During the assessment the team will spend several days at the site
to investigate the buildings in-depth. Portions of the building will be carefully removed
such as the paneling, ceiling tiles; floor finishes, and trim boards (and then replaced) to
investigate plumbing, structure, layers of historic fabric, and architectural features.
Testing of moisture content of the structure will occur during this period along with any
stone mapping that might be required to determine the age, condition and type of stone
used in the buildings. As discussed above, mortar testing will be completed along with
an analysis of the stone in the structures. These types of tests must be completed to
fully understand the underlying issues with the buildings.
Concurrently, we will be talking to the local historians to determine what research exists
and conducting our own research at the local library and the Assessors Office and any
aerial photographs taken through the years. The research that will still be required is
the investigation of modifications to the buildings through the years. Most of this
information can be retrieved from local historians and our investigations. This
Methodology for Historic Structure Assessments & Master Plans
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information is important because it allows the design team to understand the
transformation of this property through the years and to establish the criteria for
restoration and rehabilitation.
After gathering all of the information, we will again meet with the client's
representative(s) to discuss our research and to discuss options on correcting any
deficiencies the team has found. With the assistance of the owner, the team will
prioritize the deficiencies and establish costs to correct. During this period, potential
uses and additions will be discussed. These uses and additions will be evaluated based
on amount of modifications to the historic fabric of the building and cost estimates will
be compiled to determine a budget for the next phase of the project and remediation of
the deficiencies.
The final report will include all of our findings during our investigation including
photographs and drawings to support our written report. This will be the first step in
the restoration and rehabilitation of the Historic Nix Farm and can be used in applying
for further monies from the Colorado State Historical Fund to preserve, restore or
rehabilitate these buildings. The report will include all of the requirements set forth in
the Department of Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation and the State Historical Fund
Historic Structure Report and Condition Assessment Outline. This document will include:
• A summary of our findings
• A history of the sites and buildings
• Description of the proposed uses of the buildings.
• Description of the construction of the buildings, giving dates of additions or
modifications to the building.
• A condition assessment for the buildings, which will include electrical,
mechanical, plumbing, structural and architectural elements such as exterior
walls and elements, roof and rain goods, and interior finishes.
• A preservation plan describing work that is required to keep the buildings sound.
Work will be prioritized in order of seriousness.
• Cost estimates on work that needs to be completed.
• Measured floor plans of the buildings.
• Restoration/Rehabilitation Strategies and a restoration/rehabilitation plan for
each building identifying important architectural features that will be saved and
recommendations that will need to occur to allow for the proposed use.
Methodology for Historic Structure Assessments & Master Plans
Historic Nix Farm
Ft. Collins, Colorado
Historic Structures Assessment and Preservation Plan- Scope of Work
1. Historic Structure and Site Assessment.
A. Existing Condition Assessment.
• Prepare architectural measured drawings of each building, if needed.
• Assess existing condition of each building. Describe interior and exterior
materials and condition.
• Assess Structural integrity.
• Assess Mechanical and Electrical Systems integrity in applicable
buildings.
• Assess utility systems, including gas, electrical, water.
• Complete historic fabric analysis to determine extent and age of
materials found. This process will remove the many layers of
materials and finishes to determine when additions or
modifications were made to the building. Through analysis, many
of the materials can be dated.
• Assess existing condition of site and site features within the boundaries of
the property. This will be a graphic representation with the existing
surveys provided by the client.
• Features located — buildings, fences, trees, outcroppings, and
equipment in the site survey.
• Materials, construction techniques and physical condition of each
site feature will be identified.
• Spatial relationships between features, surrounding areas, and
site will be noted.
• Prepare site plans.
B. Historic Condition
• Prepare drawings and written descriptions of historic condition of
buildings and site.
• Historic periods, and additional later periods of significance.
• Materials and construction methodology will be described.
• Prepare drawings and/or descriptions of alterations.
Scope of Work
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• Dates, configurations and other applicable information will be
included.
• Materials and construction methodology will be described.
C. Historic Structure and Site Assessment Report
• Prepare report summarizing assessment findings.
• Historical background, significance of sites and buildings and
existing condition will be included.
D. Program
• Prepare draft program of potential and desired uses for the sites and
each building.
• Historic assessment, tenant use, and other users will be used as a
basis for program.
• Users, space requirements, and parking and access needs, and
interpretive possibilities will be identified.
3. Preservation Plan
A. Restoration / Rehabilitation Strategies
• Prepare recommendations for the restoration and/or rehabilitation of the
historic structures and significant site elements
• Adaptability for reuse will be discussed with options given.
• Determine appropriate restoration/rehabilitation scenarios using
the Secretary of Interior Standards.
B. Restoration Strategies
• Develop strategies for each historic building.
• Extent of necessary protection and stabilization, restoration or
rehabilitation for each strategy will be discussed.
• Extent of improvements, and preparation of estimates of costs for
each strategy will be completed.
• Develop strategy for site restoration and use.
• Extent of necessary protection and stabilization, restoration or
rehabilitation and the associated costs will be discussed.
Scope of Work
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• Prioritize improvements based on immediate vs. future needs, use,
existing condition and funding sources
• Determine scope of work for construction document phase.
C. Restoration / Rehabilitation Plans
• Prepare detailed Restoration / Rehabilitation Site Plans for area within the
district boundaries
• Buildings to be restored/rehabilitated will be identified.
• Potential users will be identified.
• Historic site features to be preserved, restored or rehabilitated will
be identified.
Scope of Work
This is our ideal project and the type we excel in. If selected, we promise to give your
project 110% effort and attention. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
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Barbara Darden, R. A.
Principal
1582 South Parker Road. Suite 212. Denver. CO . 80231
303.755.7395 Fax 303.755.9313
Historic Nix Farm
Ft. Collins, Colorado
Project Schedule
May 31, 2002
May 31, 2002 — June 15, 2002
July 15, 2002
July 15, 2002 — August 15, 2002
August 15, 2002 — September 15, 2002
September 15, 2002 — October 15, 2002
Project Schedule
Project Kickoff Meeting
Grant Applications completed and turned
into SHE
Grant Monies released.
Measure buildings and complete historic
research on site and structures.
Complete condition assessment of all sites.
Write draft Historic Structure Assessment
and submit for review.
Review comments returned and final
Historic Structures Assessment of sites and
structures. Report will include historic
research and existing condition assessment
of structures and recommendations on work
to be accomplished.
Historic Nix Farm —
Ft. Collins, Colorado
Fee Proposal — Historic Nix Farm
1. Historic Structure and Site Assessment. $9,800
A. Existing Condition Assessment.
B. Historic Condition
C. Historic Structure and Site Assessment Report
D. Preservation Plan
7. Reimbursables: estimated only $200
Reimbursables include: film, mileage, color reproductions for submittals (4 max),
blueprint reproductions, and printing costs for reports (4 max).
Total Fee Proposal Not to Exceed: $10,000
Fee Proposal
Historic Nix Farm
Ft. Collins, CO
Design Team
Scheuber + Darden Architects is uniquely qualified to conduct historic preservation
projects in the Colorado area. Barbara Darden will provide the City of Ft. Collins with
over 17 years of experience in historic preservation and assessment, and master
planning. Scheuber + Darden Architects welcomes the opportunity to complete a
detailed Historic Structure Assessment of the Historic Nix Farm.
Barbara Darden as the Principal -in -Charge at Scheuber + Darden Architects has
successfully completed over thirty-five historic assessments, preservation and renovation
projects. She is deeply committed to preserving historic structures. Barbara exemplifies
that commitment with her involvement in the Parker Area Historical Society and as Vice
Chairman with the Town of Parker Landmarks Commission and as an advisor to the
Douglas County Historic Preservation Board. She volunteers many hours a year in the
preservation of historic structures and is working closely in the preservation of the
historic 17 Mile House in Arapahoe County, the restoration of the original Post Office
Building at the 20 Mile site and is currently working on the Preservation of another five
historic sites in Douglas County.
Rick Scheuber with Scheuber + Darden Architects will be assisting Barbara in the
project. He is a registered architect and has over 20 years of experience in architecture
and historic preservation, restoration and rehabilitation. His historic preservation
activities will include assisting in building documentation, preparing the cost estimates as
well as developing creative solutions to renovations in a historic context.
Dick Beardmore, P. E. with A-E Design Associates has been in the realm of historic
preservation for twenty-six years. He has owned his own firm for the past 12 years and
specializes strictly in the evaluation, documentation and master planning of historic
structures. His experience in historic preservation includes 65 Preservation Plans, Level
One Condition Assessments, and Historic Building Surveys and Assessments. He has
also completed more than 35 institutional, commercial, and fraternal building
development assessments and adaptive reuse studies for eliciting and/or enhancing
community redevelopment, funding and master planning activities. Mr. Beardmore will
be the structural engineer on this project and will be evaluating the structural integrity
along with designing innovative, budgetary conscience solutions to the structural issues
that exist at Nix Farm.
Design Team and Resumes
BARBARA D. DARDEN, R.A.
Principal/Project Manager
Academic
Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture, 1983
Bachelor of Science/Building Construction, 1983
Masters of Architecture, 1985 - (Historic Preservation & Interior
Architecture)
Texas A & M University
Professional
Licensed Architect in Colorado
Board of Directors Parker Area Historical Society — 1996-1998.
Vice Chairman — Parker Landmarks Commission.
Advisor- Douglas County Historic Preservation Board
Board Member — Friends of 17 Mile House
Blue Ribbon Committee — 20 Mile House
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Ms. Darden has specialized in developing designs to give new life
to old buildings, which have outlived their original function. She
has participated in planning and completing the renovation of a
variety of these projects to create educational facilities and
offices, commercial and retail spaces, and multi -family housing.
Her expertise in 19th & early 20`h century buildings for
contemporary uses has led logically to the design of new buildings
for a variety of clients, including government agencies and private
developers. She has led teams through the design and
construction of a range of projects from small municipal buildings
to large housing projects.
The emphasis on realistic budgeting, efficient planning, thoughtful
contextual design, precise detailing and a close liaison with clients
are important aspects, which have produced a large number of
timeless projects and repeat clients.
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Recent project experience:
PRAIRIE CANYON RANCH, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO
— Project Manager/Principal in Charge
This property contains approximately 16 buildings and sites on its
almost 1000 acres. These sites include foundations for old
homesteads, buildings, natural resources and historic fences,
caves and stonewalls. The project included a historic structure
assessment and Master Plan Since some of the sites were remote
a GPS system was used to locate many of the sites on a USGS
map. The assessment and surveys were completed according to
the Secretary of Interior, "Standards and Guidelines for
Archeology and Historic Preservation". The first phase of
restoration has begun with the restoration of the barn, the calf
barn, the animal shelters and the cave.
RENOVATION OF THE BLUNT HOMESTEAD AT CHEROKEE
RANCH- Principal -in -Charge; Project Manager
This project included the stabilization of the foundation, removal
of later additions and minor repairs to prevent further
deterioration of the building due to water and moisture
infiltration. Investigations were conducted and a report was
written to determine the extent and type of work required.
TWIN CREEK RANCH- Principal -in -Charge; Project
Manager
A historic structures assessment and conditions report for eleven
ranch buildings on the historic Frederick Doepke Ranch including
a brick farmhouse, a hay and dairy barn, a springhouse and the
original homestead cabin and granary. All are built with native
materials including rhyolite stone foundations and bricks
handmade from clay and sand deposits found on the ranch. The
first phase of the restoration project is underway with the
stabilization and restoration of the barn and the homestead cabin.
Pretty Woman Ranch- Principal -in -Charge; Project
Manager
This project includes the assessment and master plan of the
historic way station on the old Territorial Road in Douglas County
in Castle Pines, Colorado. The site includes a log building, which
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was the home and way station, a later wood framed addition used
as additional sleeping quarters and storage, the original dugout
shelter when it was homesteaded and an outhouse.
Hammond Turkey Ranch /Crull Homestead- Principal -in -
Charge; Project Manager
This project includes the assessment and master plan of this
historic log cabin. The building is the site of the oldest Post Office
in the County and also the last remaining structure of the ill fated
Town of Huntsville, which was washed away in the 1874 floor of
Plum Creek. The building sets in the I-25 Conservation Corridor
and is in its first phase of restoration — foundation stabilization.
Other Historic Structure Assessment Projects — in the past three years
• Ruth Memorial Chapel — Parker, CO
• Parker Consolidated School Building — Parker, CO
• Elbert County Museum Building — Kiowa High School — Kiowa, CO
• Hilltop School — Douglas County, CO
• Cantril School — Castle Rock, CO
• Christ Episcopal Church — Castle Rock, CO
• Louviers Village Club — Louviers, CO
• Greenland Townsite — Greenland, CO
• Administration Building — Soldiers and Sailors Home — Homelake, CO
• Bent County Jail — Las Animas, CO
• Domicillary Cottages — Soldiers and Sailors Home — Homelake, CO
• St. Marks Presbyterian Church — Elbert, CO
• Town of Alma — Reconnaissance Survey & Intensive Survey — Alma, CO
• Park County Courthouse — Fairplay, CO
• William Smith High School — Aurora, CO
• Fitzsimmons Gates and General's Pond — Aurora, CO
• Denver Health and Hospitals Assessment of four Historic Buildings — Denver, CO
Other Restoration Projects — in the past three years
• Louviers Village Club — Louviers, CO
• Ault High School — Ault, CO
• Logan County Courthouse — Sterling, CO
• First National Bank Building — Telluride, CO
• Structural Stabilizations — 4 Historic Buildings — Soldiers and Sailors Home, Homelake,
CO
• Domicillary Cottages — Soldiers and Sailors Home, Homelake, CO
• 20 Mile House — Post Office Restoration — Parker, CO
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A-E DESIGN ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Richard S. Beardmore, P.E., President
526 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80524
(970) 407-9970 FAX (970) 407-9977
Education
M.S. Civil Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Emphasis on planning, urban design/architecture,
environmental concerns, and structural engineering, 1973
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Concentration in architectural and structural
engineering, and construction materials and systems, 1972
Professional Experience
Educational Settings
1987-1996 Affiliate Faculty
Department of Manufacturing Technology and Construction Management, Colorado State
University
Responsibilities: Teaching construction graphics, architectural and construction
planning, land planning, commercial construction systems, construction contracts, trends
in project development, indoor air quality, asbestos and radon mitigation, applied
preservation technology, independent studies, specialized graduate research seminars,
historic preservation in practice, historical research methods.
Director and Principal Investigator
University Research and Training Centers, Colorado State University
Responsibilities: Western Regional Radon Training Center, The Center for the
Stabilization and Reuse of Important Structures (co-founder), National Indoor
Environmental Training Network at Colorado State University, Asbestos Abatement
Training Center, Indoor Air Quality Training Project, Institute for the Built Environment
(co-founder), Colorado Applied Preservation Initiative for Training and Leadership
(CAPITAL) (co-founder).
Industry Settings
1987 Present A-E Design Associates, P.C.
President/Owner
Architectural Engineer and Applied Historic Preservation Specialist
Responsibilities: Architectural, structural, and preservation engineering, design and
historic preservation consultation, redevelopment and restoration/ rehabilitation cost
estimating, building condition assessment and evaluation/ recommendation, and project
management specializing in the construction management, design implementation,
review agency liaison, approval, and planning of redevelopment, rehabilitation, and
historic preservation projects. Renovation and adaptive reuse project consulting includes
general architectural and preservation engineering, specialty code compliance studies
(including the application of The Uniform code for Building Conservation), conceptual
cost estimating, adaptive reuse and redevelopment, applied preservation and restoration
technology and techniques for the architectural conservation, recycling, and preventive
maintenance of the Built Environment, especially historic brick and stone masonry and
other exterior and interior archaic building assemblies.
1980-1987 Partner (1983), Vice President, Project Manager, and Western
Regional Office Director
Responsibilities: Responsible for all Wyoming and Colorado rehabilitation,
preservation, renovation, and new construction projects; including proposal submittals,
contract negotiations, administration, technical review, contract document production,
construction contract administration, and personnel management.
1976-1980 Project Manager, Civil Tech, Construction Engineer
Responsibilities: Assigned as a "contract employee" to a Fortune 500
company'sNational Technical Center, responsible for the planning and project
management, renovation, and construction of new and existing corporate facilities.
Projects ranged from a 55 million -dollar "grass roots" coffee plant (which utilized five
different design/construction delivery methods) to major corporate office facilities, to
numerous food processing and product manufacturing upgrades and retrofits.
Professional Licensor/Registration
Registered professional engineer in Wyoming (#3353); Colorado (#17271); Ohio (#E-040943)
Peer Reviewed Publications
Beardmore, R.; Komives, R.; Reidhead, J., (1994, November) "University
based center as a bridge between academic research and community development; a discussion in the
field of community redevelopment and historic preservation." Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Conference
of the Alliance of Universities for Democracy, 6 pages.
Peer Reviewed Presentations (Regional, National, International)
Beardmore, R., (1995, November). "Eastern Europe Research Collaboration" APT International, Annual
Conference. Washington, DC
Beardmore, R; Komives., R.; and Reidhead, J.; (1994, November). "University Center as
a bridge between academic research and community development," The Alliance of Universities for
Democracy, 5`" Annual Conference. Prague, Czechoslovakia
Beardmore, R.; Thorburn, M.; (1994, September) "Opulence from ashes: Restoring Historic Order to the
Silverton Town Hall," APT International, Annual Conference. Seattle, Washington
Beardmore, R., (1991, September). "Indoor Air Quality ... A Potential Liability and Health Risk in
Preservation: APT International, Annual Conference. New Odeans, LA
Beardmore, R., (1990, September) "Historic Materials, Asbestos II" APT International, Annual
Conference, Quebec, Canada
Beardmore, R., (1989, September). "Sandstone Masonry Repair and Stabilization, A Preservation
Challenge" APT International, Annual Conference. Chicago, IL
Beardmore, R., (1989, September). "Historic Asbestos Containing Building Materials: Can they be
preserved?" APT International, Annual conference. Chicago, IL
Beardmore, R., (March 1997, 1998, 1999). "Existing Buildings and the Uniform Code for Building
Conservation" Colorado Chapter of the International Conference of Building Officials, Annual Educational
Institute, Denver, Colorado
Other Presentations at Professional Conferences
Beardmore, R., (1994, October). "New Maintenance, Diagnostic Techniques, and Construction
Management Methods for Building Preservation and conservation." National Association of Park Service
maintenance Employees, Annual Training Conference. Durango, CO.
Beardmore, R., (1993, March). "Historic Preservation, Fire Protection and the Uniform Code for Building
Conservation." A combined state convention of the Colorado International Conference of Building
Officials and Colorado Fire Marshall's Association. Central City, CO.
Beardmore, R., (1992, November). "Historic Preservation: Insights, Issues and Involvement." Chiefs of
Maintenance Annual Conference, Rocky Mountain Region, National Park Service. Fort Collins, CO.
Beardmore, R., (1992, July). "A Practical Approach to Preserving Denver's Historic Public and Private
Buildings", Mayor's Rehabilitation Advisory panel of the City and County of Denver. Denver, CO.
Beardmore, R., (1992, July). "What's Behind that Pretty Facade; Hazardous Materials in Preservation"
California Preservation Foundation, Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA.
Beardmore, R., (1992, April). "Historic Preservation: Insights, Issues and Involvement." Colorado
Chapter, Inc. of the International Conference of Building Officials. Fort Collins, CO.
Beardmore, R., (1992, March). "Indoor Air Quality ... Your role in reducing this potential health risk" City
of Fort Collins, Natural Resources Division Educational Program on Air Toxics, Environment: Issues,
Impacts, and Innovations. Fort Collins, CO.
Representative Experience
Tax Act, Certified Historic Renovations, Restorations, and Rehabilitation, Parts I, II, and III: In
Compliance with SHPO offices and NPS Guidelines and Standards:
The Stover/Bosworth Building, Fort Collins, CO, circa 1880
The Kissock Block Building, Fort Collins, CO, circa 1889
The Opera House Block Building, Fort Collins, CO, circa 1881 and 1917
Historic Old Town (seven historic structures), Fort Collins, CO, circa 1880, Tax Act Rehabilitation
"watchdog" and "inspecting architect" for construction lender, CNA Insurance Company
The Bernard Block, Fort Collins, CO, circa 1910
Linden Hotel, Fort Collins, CO circa 1892
More than 35 Institutional, Commercial, and Fraternal building development assessment and
adaptive reuse studies for eliciting and/or enhancing community redevelopment, funding, and
master planning activities:
Miscellaneous consulting, assessments and action plans for numerous communities throughout Colorado
including Durango, Telluride, Leadville, Walden, Longmont, Eads, LaJunta, Fort Collins, Loveland,
Cortez, Trinidad, Aurora, Creede, Las Animas, Florence, Canyon City, Homelake, Monte Vista, Del Norte,
Montrose, Glenwood Springs, and Silverton.
More than 65 Preservation Plans, Level One Condition Assessments, and Historic Building
Surveys and Assessments, including but not limited to:
18 Buildings in the Leadville National Landmark District