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Preservation Evaluation: Gustav Stickley’s Log House

In 2004, the restoration of Gustav Stickley’s Log House, a National Historic Landmark, was completed. Built in 1911, the house is a prime example of the Arts and Crafts movement. The restoration included resistance drilling to assess log deterioration and extensive repairs, including replacing damaged logs and reinforcing the structure with steel.

Condition Survey: 535 Donnelly Street, Mount Dora, Florida

The Donnelly House was built in 1893 in Mount Dora, Florida, by John P. Donnelly, originally of Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Donnelly had moved from Pittsburgh to Mount Dora in 1879 and became the town’s first mayor. This house was built years later and was designed by the architect George Franklin Barber, as a mail orderContinue reading “Condition Survey: 535 Donnelly Street, Mount Dora, Florida”

Preservation Evaluation: Gustav Stickley's Log House

In September 2004 the restoration of Gustav Stickley’s Log House, a National Historic Landmark located at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey, was completed. The house was originally the private residence of Stickley from 1911 to 1917. The architectural style epitomizes the Arts and Crafts movement and was meant to be ‘harmonious with its natural setting.’Continue reading “Preservation Evaluation: Gustav Stickley's Log House”

Condition Survey: Simpson Building, Mount Dora, Florida

The Simpson Building is a historic, brick building located in downtown Mount Dora, Florida. Built in 1925 it originally served as a hotel; current day the four storefront spaces on the main level are rented to four different business owners, with each store operating a separate HVAC system. From the exterior, the building appears toContinue reading “Condition Survey: Simpson Building, Mount Dora, Florida”