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Milwaukee City Hall
Restoration Study

The exterior envelope of the structure was showing signs of distress and deterioration. The City of Milwaukee retained WJE to perform a study of the structure that addressed all exterior elements and materials, including copper and slate roofing, brick, terra cotta, sandstone, and the structural steel frame of the bell tower. The study also included interior plaster elements, clay tile, and windows.

CLIENT
City of Milwaukee

STRUCTURE
The Milwaukee City Hall is a steel-framed, stone, brick, and terra cotta masonry building constructed in 1894-1895 with a 350-foot tall bell tower. Previous major rehabilitation work was undertaken in 1973-1974. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

SCOPE OF SERVICE

Comprehensive investigation of structure

Condition survey of entire facade

Inspection openings

Sample removal

Laboratory materials studies

Cleaning studies

Water infiltration testing

Instrumentation monitoring

Document long-term effects of repair work performed in 1970s

SOLUTION

Developed a historically sensitive approach to the exterior restoration consistent with the Secretary of Interior's Standards

Comprehensive report documened the existing conditions and the observed long-term effects of masonry cleaning and repairs performed during 1970s

Developed cost estimates for repair or replacement of damaged, missing, or altered facade elements and for repair and supplemental reinforcement of the bell tower structure

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STRUCTURE

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SERVICE
Facade Assessment
Historic Preservation
Materials Evaluation and Research