Cahoon Mansion Envelope Stabilization Assessment

Assessment Approach and Summary: "Located at 4872 S. Poplar Street in Murray and built at the turn of the century, the Cahoon Mansion is an important representative of the Victorian Eclecticism popular during the period. The building was nominated to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 and described the building as follows: 'The large brick house sites on a raised sandstone foundation, which holds a full basement story. The brick exterior walls are accented with heavy sandstone lintels and sills. A two-story bowed bay window on the south side is the only feature that interrupts the rectangular massing of the house. Victorian detailing such as scroll brackets and dentils decorates the wide eaves. Hip dormers with fared cheeks provide illumination to the attic story. Other decorative features include clear and frosted leaded glass in some windows and transoms, and a heavy paneled front door framed by a transom and sidelights. The large wrap-around front porch features a wooden balustrade, paired ionic columns on paneled pedestals, and latticework along the base.' In September 2019, FFKR conducted a thorough review and analysis of the exterior building envelope to identify deficiencies and issues for remediation to stabilize the building. The scope of this report is to document the exterior and weatherproof envelope of the building and does not address any issues with the interior finishes, mechanical or electrical systems, or site or building accessibility. Through a series of on-site investigations, consultation with local specialty craftsmen and careful analysis of the building's existing conditions, FFKR has specifically addressed the following components of the exterior and weatherproof and envelope of the building: exterior brick and stone masonry; exterior window and door openings; decorative wood elements; roofing & dormers; porches; landscaping; lighting; and north addition In addition to a description of characteristics and current condition of these items, we have proposed a 'Good', 'Better', 'Best' approach for the correction/remediation or further action that should be taken to stabilize the components. As a rule of thumb, the 'Good' recommendation would be considered an acceptable means to prevent further deterioration, the implementation of the 'Better' recommendations would be an approach similar to a rehabilitation of the building and the implementation of the 'Best' approach would be geared towards a full restoration of the historic character of the component and each recommendation has been compiled by Entelen Design-Build, LLC and is included in this report. Overall, the building is in good to fair condition with the areas of most immediate concern being the sandstone foundation, sandstone window sills and the roofing. The continued deterioration of these components is most directly linked to the control of water, both from natural precipitation and landscape irrigation. Implementing the 'Good' recommendations in these areas will significantly extend the useful life of the building and provide a stabilization of the components for future restoration work." Project funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the Utah State Historic Preservation Office, Division of State History, Department of Heritage & Arts, administered by the State, Tribal, Local Plans and Grants division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior (grant number P19AF00028).

Cahoon Mansion Envelope Stabilization Assessment

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