Historic Structures Report: Rattlesnake Springs Ranger Residence and Pump House

Architectural Resources Group, Inc.

This Historic Structure Report conveys information about the design and construction of the Ranger Residence and Pump House in two main sections: 1) Developmental History and 2)Treatment and Use. The Developmental History section comprises a chronology of development and use; a historical background and context; a physical description and a list of character-defining features and materials; and a discussion of significance. This section also provides a comprehensive analysis of the building's interior and exterior conditions, and examines the building's structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and plumbing systems. The Treatment and Use section provides a comprehensive set of recommendations for the building. The proposed treatment was developed in accordance with The Secretory of the lnterior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Properties. The Rattlesnake Springs site has been thoroughly documented over time, particularly through the National Register nomination for the Rattlesnake Springs Historic District, completed by Betsy Swanson in 1986 (certified in 1988), and the Cultural Landscapes Inventory for Rattlesnake Springs, completed in 2004. Pertinent information from these documents was incorporated into this HSR. The scope of work recommended for rehabilitation of the Ranger Residence and Pump House includes repair of deteriorated features and renewal of the interior and exterior finishes. Each of the building systems also require improvements, including civil, landscape, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical upgrades.

Historic Structures Report: Rattlesnake Springs Ranger Residence and Pump House

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