Historic Structure Report, Addendum, Architectural/Engineering Data: Hampton Mansion
Marsh JB. 1982. Historic Structure Report, Addendum, Architectural/Engineering Data: Hampton Mansion. Historic Structure Report. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Denver Service Center. Denver, Colorado
Hampton National Historic Site preserves the Hampton Mansion, once possibly the largest private home in America and grand example of late-Georgian architecture in America. Hampton is also the story of its people, as the estate evolved through the actions of the Ridgely family, enslaved African Americans, European indentured servants, and paid laborers within a nation struggling to define its own concept of freedom. Historic Hampton Mansion, one of the largest surviving pre-Civil War mansions listed on the "National Register of Historic Places," is presently undergoing serious problems with its present heating system. Only a limited amount of time was available to correct the deleterious effects of the present heating system on historic fabric, furnishings, etc. As a result, it was necessary to do a limited investigation of the heating system by first assessing its history and then evaluating its existing conditions. The study was done in compliance with NPS 28 and presents recommendations for repair or replacement of the system and repair of the chimney housing the flue. These are needed to alleviate the adverse effects on the mansion and its contents. The recommendations for replacement of the boiler and inspection of the other component parts to the heating system will cause the least adverse effect on the mansion and its contents. There is also concern for the mansions' historic contents which are to be stored on the third floor in storage. At the present there is little way of It is desirable to provide winter temperature controlling temperature there. controls which are compatible with the building and contents. Recommendations will also include extending the existing hot water heating system using heating equipment which is compatible with the building and its contents. The history of the heating system and the conditions leading to the recommendations in this report are shown and explained in the architectural and engineering analysis.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Marsh, John
- Date of Issue
- 1982
- Publisher
- U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Denver Service Center
- Units
- HAMP , NER
- Keywords
- heating, heating system, late-Georgian style, maintenance, mansion
- Subjects
- CRIS-HS: 000533: Hampton Mansion (000533)