Preservation & Design Awards

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1 EVANSTON PRESERVATION COMMISSION Preservation & Design Awards 2018 Nomination Form The Evanston Preservation Commission is pleased to call for nominations for the 2018 Evanston Preservation & Design Awards. This program is aimed at recognizing property owners, architects, contractors and local organizations for their contribution to maintaining and enhancing the architectural, historical and cultural heritage of the City of Evanston through the following categories: Sensitive Addition, Appropriate New Construction, Proper Rehabilitation and Restoration. PROJECT ADDRESS OR NAME OF INDIVIDUAL BEING NOMINATED: (Please enter below) Dearborn Observatory, 2131 Tech Drive CATEGORY: (check appropriate categories) Sensitive Addition/Alteration: a project that successfully integrated an addition/alteration within the architectural style of a main house or building and complements the context and character of a historic district, neighborhood or a specific area within the City. Adaptive Reuse: a project that creatively achieved the adaptive reuse of an existing structure originally used for another purpose. The project must have undertaken at least substantial rehabilitation. Appropriate New Construction: A new house, building or structure that through its design and use of building materials enhances the quality of the built environment. The project must have a positive impact on its immediate surroundings, including historic district, neighborhood or a specific area within the City. X Proper Rehabilitation/Restoration: A project that has closely followed the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for The Treatment of Historic Properties and its Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring and Reconstructing Buildings (landmarks and non-landmark contributing/significant buildings city wide are also eligible) Innovative Solutions in Preservation: Showing sensitive and creative solutions incorporating issues of sustainability, adaptive reuse and integration of accessibility improvements. Life Achievement/Preservationist of the Year: This award is given to an individual who has demonstrated a sustained commitment to the preservation movement for the benefit of the City of Evanston through his/her work or volunteerism. (continues next page) 1

2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Describe briefly and concisely the project's scope of work and important features. Include with your nomination BEFORE and AFTER digital pictures. Attach additional information on a separate sheet if necessary. The historic Richardsonian Romanesque style Dearborn Observatory was designed by Cobbs & Frost and opened in In 2015 and 2016 it underwent a complete exterior restoration including limestone repairs, cleaning and tuckpointing to match the original beaded joint; wood window repair; art glass restoration; slate and copper roof replacement; and dismantlement, structural repair and restoration of the wrought iron observatory walkway. In 1887, the Chicago Astronomical Society in affiliation with Northwestern University moved the telescope including the famed 1860s lens from the University of Chicago to Northwestern's Evanston campus. Originally located at the edge of Lake Michigan, approximately 100 yards northwest of the current location, Dearborn Observatory was moved in 1939 to make way for the Technological Institute Building. The observatory dome was replaced in Dearborn Observatory is an Evanston Landmark. The observatory is open for public viewing Fridays 8-10pm: The project team included: McGuire Igleski & Associates (architect); The Structural Group, Ltd. (Structural Engineer); Berglund Construction Company (General Contractor/Masonry); Hanson Roofing (Roofing); Ascher Brothers (Painting); Corsetti Steel (Steel Restoration); and Daprato Rigali Studios (Art Glass Restoration). LIFE ACHIEVEMENT/PRESERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR DESCRIPTION: Describe or list the accomplishments, work, and achievements of the individual being nominated that have contributed to the historic preservation movement in Evanston and the reason(s) why the nominee deserves this award. Submit a digital photo portrait of the individual being nominated. Attach additional information on a separate sheet if necessary. (continues next page) 2

3 PROJECT'S: Beginning Date: 2015 Completion Date: 2016 Owner's Name: Northwestern University Phone: Mailing Address: 2020 Ridge Ave., Evanston State: IL Zip Code: Architect's Name: McGuire Igleski & Associates Phone: Mailing Address: 1330 Sherman Ave. Evanston State: IL Zip Code: Contractor's Name: Berglund Construction Phone: x248 Mailing Address: 8410 S. South Chicago Ave., Chicago State: IL Zip Code: LIFE ACHIEVEMENT/PRESERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR: Nominee's Name: Phone: Mailing Address: State: Zip Code: NOMINATION SUBMITTED BY: Name: Phone: Andrew McGonigle Mailing Address: 2020 Ridge Ave., Evanston State: IL Zip Code: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Please submit your completed nomination form in one PDF file and one hard copy, no later than Friday, April 6, 2018 by 5 pm to: Evanston Preservation & Design Awards c/o Carlos D. Ruiz, Senior Planner/preservation Coordinator, Community Development Department, Planning & Zoning Division, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Room 3201, Evanston, IL Phone (847) , Fax (847) , cruiz@cityofevanston.org IMPORTANT: Do not forget to include BEFORE and AFTER digital photos of the nominated project. 3

4 Preservation and Design Awards 2018 The historic Richardsonian Romanesque style Dearborn Observatory was designed by Cobbs & Frost and opened in In 2015 and 2016 it underwent a complete exterior restoration including limestone repairs, cleaning and tuckpointing to match the original beaded joint; wood window repair; art glass restoration; slate and copper roofreplacement; and dismantlement, structural repair and restoration of the wrought iron observatory walkway. In 1887, the Chicago Astronomical Society in affiliation with Northwestern University moved the telescope including the famed 1860s lens from the University of Chicago to Northwestern's Evanston campus. Originally located at the edge of Lake Michigan, approximately 100 yards northwest of the current location, Dearborn Observatory was moved in 1939 to make way for the Technological Institute Building. The observatory dome was replaced in was the original beaded joint; wood window repair; slate and copper roof replacements; and major repairs to the exterior steel Dearborn Observatory is an Evanston Landmark. The observatory is open for public viewing Fridays 8-10pm: Dearborn Observatory Category: Proper Rehabilitation/Restoration Address: 2131 Tech Drive Owner: Northwestern University Architect: McGuire Igleski & Associates Structural Engineer: The Structural Group, Ltd. Contractor: General/Masonry: Berglund Construction Company Roofing: Hanson Roofing Painting: Ascher Brothers Steel Restoration: Corsetti Steel Art Glass Restoration: Daprato Rigali Studios Completion Date:

5 Exterior façade before masonry restoration. Photo credit: McGuire Igleski &Associates. 2

6 Exterior façade after masonry restoration. Photo credit: Leslie Schwartz. 3

7 Clockwise beginning on the left: Exterior façade after restoration; Main Entrance / West façade after restoration; and Main Entrance detail of art glass after restoration. Photo credit: LeslieSchwartz. 4