Charles Mann General Contracting, Inc.

A reputation for quality since 1979

Historic Restoration

Construction that focuses on preserving materials and features that characterize a period.

Port Colden United Methodist Church

Washington, New Jersey

Architect:

Clarke Caton Hintz
Joseph Como R.A., LEED, G.A.
(609) 883-8383

Project description: 

Restoration of exterior clapboard, window flashing and painting.

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Moses Estey House

Morris County, New Jersey

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Architect:
Eclectic Architecture, LLC
Michael Margulies, RA, AIA

(908) 387-8630

Project Description: 

This project was a rehabilitation of the exterior envelope, including repairing brick and stone masonry elements, roof replacement, insulation of exterior walls, siding repair and replacement, structural repair and reinforcement of timber-framed walls, roof and floor systems, period window and door replication, finish carpentry and exterior painting.

Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church

Gladstone, New Jersey

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Architect:
Historic Building Architects, LLC
Annabelle Radcliffe-Trenner, AIA, RIBA, LEED AP, NCARB
(609) 393-3999

Project Description: 

This project consisted of creating a new barrier free entrance to the Parish house.  Interior work included a front hall renovation and demolition of existing classrooms to create a new music room.

First Presbyterian Church

New Vernon, New Jersey

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Architect:
Historic Building Architects, LLC
Annabelle Radcliffe-Trenner, AIA, RIBA, LEED, AP, NCARB
(609) 393-3999

Project description: 

The exterior restoration of the church consisted of repairing rotten clapboard & trim, restoring tower parapet trim, regrading to prevent water ingress, roof repair to the top of the tower, complete repainting and all new ADA compliant door hardware.

Colonial United Methodist Church

Oxford, New Jersey

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Architect:
Eclectic Architecture, LLC
Michael Margulies, AIA
(908) 387-8630

Project description: 

Complete replacement of wood cornice and structural repair for bell support.

Second Presbyterian Church

Oxford, New Jersey

Architect:
Eclectic Architecture, LLC
Michael Margulies, AIA
(908) 387-8630

Project description:

Restoration included structural upgrades which required removal and replacement of wood ceilings. Interior and exterior painting as well.

Saint James Lutheran Church

Phillipsburg, New Jersey

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Architect:
Eclectic Architecture, LLC
Michael Margulies, AIA
(908) 387-8630

Project description: 

Exterior rehabilitation, repairs to existing stone and brick masonry.  Removal of existing deteriorated mortar and complete repointing.

Ramsaysburg Historic Homestead

Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey

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Project description: 

Preservation of the Ramsaysburg Historic Homestead:

  • Barn:  Structural repairs to the timber frame
  • Cottage:  Refurbished and installed new slate roof
  • Smokehouse:  Refurbished

Campbell Cultural Heritage House

Washington, New Jersey

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Architect:
John E. Bolt Architects
John E. Bolt
(908) 713-6311

Project description:

Restoration of all exterior elements including painting.

Gray Cottage

Nazareth, Pennsylvania

Project Manager:
Jeffrey Long

Project description: 

  • Removal of failed roof shingles.
  • Installation of bidirectional lath system to create ventilation under new historically appropriate cedar shakes.

The Moravian Historical Society, Nazareth, PA.
www.moravianhistoricalsociety.org
214 East Center Street, Nazareth, PA 18064

Winnie Friese Estate Outbuilding

Washington, New Jersey

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Architect:
Eclectic Architecture, LLC
Michael Margulies, AIA
(908) 387-8630

Project description:

Stabilization of existing stone structure & site rehabilitation. Building work included stone masonry, carpentry and custom windows & doors.

Town of Clinton Municipal Complex

Clinton, New Jersey

Architect:

Susan Rochelle, AIA

(908) 238-9200

Project description:

Historic restoration of 1873 abandoned property under the guidance of the NJ State Historic Preservation Office.

Hunterdon Art Museum

Clinton, New Jersey

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Project description:

Transformed 1803 historic mill into an art museum through renovations including structural reinforcement and the addition of an elevator for ADA compliance.

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