Restoration
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When Wilderstein was established as a not-for-profit historic site, the mansion and grounds were in a severe state of decay. The exterior of the house had not been painted since 1910, windows from the tower were missing, and water had penetrated the failing roof. Below is a summary of the progression of restoration work that has been completed on the exterior of the Wilderstein mansion. |
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Tower, 1994. First major project. Fourth and fifth floors of the tower were painted, the slate and finial on the tower roof were restored. | |
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Main Roof, 1997. Roofing was replaced with red slate from the same quarry near Albany, NY where the original material was mined. Box gutters were also replaced as part of this project. | |
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West Elevation,
2000. Restoration of eyebrow shingles, siding on the second and
third floors, and sunburst below curved-top window. |
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South Elevation, 2001. |
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Porte Cochere, 2002. Replaced foundation, repaired and re-milled structural columns and archways, restored roof with red slate from original quarry. | |
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North Porch, 2003. |
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East Elevation,
2004. |
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Main Verandah,
2006. |
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Servants' Wing,
2007. |
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Glass-enclosed
Verandah,
2008 - 2010. |
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