Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site: Buck House Phase 1 Historic Structure Report
Joseph K. Oppermann Architect, PA. 2014. Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site: Buck House Phase 1 Historic Structure Report. Historic Structure Report. Southeast Regional Office (SERO)
The purpose of this Historic Structure Report (HSR) is to document the historic context, the development, uses, and current conditions of the Buck House. This report represents the first phase which includes three types of investigation of building fabric: 1) visual inspection to determine condition; 2) dendrochronology to establish initial construction date and 3) analysis of a sampling of historic paints and finishes to gauge the variety of coatings. The goal of these investigation to provide recommendations for repairs to stabilize and protect the building from further deterioration, while broadening the understanding of the architectural character of the building.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Joseph K. Oppermann Architect, PA
- Date of Issue
- 2014-12
- Units
- CARL
- Keywords
- Barn Complex, Barn Garage, Buck House, Buck Kid, CARL, Carl Sandburg, Connemara, corn crib, Cow Shed, Flat Rock, Goat Barn, Goats, historic structure report, Horse Barn, Isolation Quarters, Lilian Sandburg, Milk House, Shavings Shed, Silo
- Subjects
- CRIS-HS: 005167: Buck House