Carter G. Woodson Home - Historic structure report
Beyer Blinder Belle, Architects & Planners, Judith H. Robinson & Associates, Inc., Robert Silman & Associates, GHT Limited, Jablonski Berkowitz Conservation, Inc., US Cost. 2008. Carter G. Woodson Home - Historic structure report. Historic Structure Report. Beyer Blinder Belle, Architects and Planners
This report contains historical and architectural data for the Carter G. Woodson Home and will serve as a “road map” for the restoration of the home. The townhouse at 1538 Ninth Street, North West, Washington DC is a site of national significance due to its association with the owner/occupant, Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Dr. Woodson, who occupied the home from 1922 until his death in 1950 is recognized as the father of Black History for his efforts in establishing the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History and for publishing some of the first documents that promoted African American History. The Carter G. Woodson Home was designated as a National Historic Landmark on May 11, 1976. The Association for the Study of Negro Life and History used the home as their headquarters until 1978 when they moved to a new location. The building was sold to the National Park Service in June 2005. That National Park Service will use this report as a “road map” for the restoration of the home. The report includes the following: development history of the property, identification of components of the house that are contributing to its historic significance, physical description of features including age, significance, and condition, an assessment of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems for the building, a conservation analysis of mortar and paint identifying paint layers and mortar makeup, alternatives for the treatment and use of the historic structure, a recommended “ultimate treatment” for the historic structure, and documentation of the existing conditions of the building with drawing and photographs.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Beyer Blinder Belle, Architects & Planners; Judith H. Robinson & Associates, Inc.; Robert Silman & Associates; GHT Limited; Jablonski Berkowitz Conservation, Inc.; US Cost
- Date of Issue
- 2008-01-15
- Publisher
- Beyer Blinder Belle, Architects and Planners
- Units
- CAWO , HIST , NCR
- Keywords
- Architecture, Carter G. Woodson, Conservation, Cultural Resources, ehistory, Electrical, FIRE, History, mechanical, Plumbing, Resource Management, Restoration