Project Update!
January 3, 2012
The contractors began work today, a schedule is expected by the end of
the week.
December 20, 2911
The Council met tonight to approve a contract between the
City and a construction company called Regency Northwest. They gave the
low bid to do the work on Phase 1b of the renovation project. Their bid
came in lower than estimated, so all of the add alternatives are going
to be included in this phase, including paint, carpeting, interior
walls, etc. Plus, if all goes well, the City should have funding left
over to keep pushing forward.
October 13, 2011
As you read in our last update, the City planner, Lisa, informed all
present at the meeting that she was told the plans from the City’s
building inspectors would be arriving, approved, this week.
Lisa later learned this was misinformation.
Evidently, clarification or a change is needed prior to approval of
the plans. Lisa said it sounds like it won’t be too much, something
to do with ingress/egress at the main entry. Once that part of the
plan is appropriately modified, it sounds like the plans will be
approved.
October 12, 2011
October 24, 2010
Demolition has begun! Although it is hard to watch the old girl be torn apart, it is invigorating to see the project begin. The contractor broke ground on Monday, September 27, 2010, and the building is already looking completely different. Click on the link above to view the updated photos of the progress. Remember, this is only the beginning. Phase II is on its way, the only thing stopping us now is funding….
Phase I is designed to save the building and will include items such as repair and structural stabilization of the un-reinforced concrete foundation, strengthening existing wooden floor structures, seismic stabilization, and removal of hazardous materials. Additional project components include replacement of existing coal boiler with energy efficient building systems, and preparations for Phase II.
The project has only just begun, we still need your help to fund Phase II, which will include repair of deteriorated roof and exterior elements, code upgrades to address accessibility, fire and life safety issues, and enhancement of former gymnasium space to serve as a community center. Plus, Phase II will involve enhancements of public space to allow for broader community use.
A big thanks goes out to the award-winning BOLA Architects + Planning of Seattle, the project partners have developed a plan to rehabilitate this historic treasure according to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Another big thanks to all of our donors, and volunteers whom we could not be progressing on this project without!
Project Summary
The City of Roslyn and the Friends of the Roslyn Library are working together to bring new life to the community’s most important public building. Badly damaged in the 2001 Nisqually Earthquake, this anchor building of the Roslyn National Register Historic District is in need of major structural repair. Working with the award-winning BOLA Architects + Planning of Seattle, the project partners have developed a plan to rehabilitate this historic treasure according to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
Goals
Stabilize and repair Roslyn’s key public building, a rustic vernacular building constructed in 1902 as a recreational and social hall for the town’s coal miners and their families.
Enhance the Roslyn community and the Upper Kittitas County region by expanding the Roslyn Library with additional public computer facilities and circulating collections, establishing meeting space to serve regional organizations, and creating a Community Center.
Preserve a pivotal structure in Roslyn’s historic district and expand its uses.
Scope
Phase I of the rehabilitation project planned for 2010 will include major structure improvements. Phase II will involve enhancements of public space to allow for broader community use. Highest priority work includes repair and structural stabilization of the un-reinforced concrete foundation, strengthening existing wooden floor structures, seismic stabilization, and removal of hazardous materials. Additional project components include replacement of existing coal boiler with energy efficient building systems, repair of deteriorated roof and exterior elements, code upgrades to address accessibility, fire and life safety issues, and enhancement of former gymnasium space to serve as a community center.
Budget
Total Project Budget:
$3 million
Funds Raised To Date:
$300,000
Congressional Appropriation, 2006
$150,000
Washington State Legislative Budget, 2005
$181,000
Washington State Heritage Capital Projects
$ 41,000
Kittitas County Infrastructure Improvement Fund, 2003
$ 59,000
Kittitas County Infrastructure Improvement Fund, 2005
$ 20,000
City of Roslyn Capital Facilities Fund, 2005
$ 20,000
Friends of the Library, Building Committee, Individuals
$ 5,000
Hart Foundation
$5,000
Puget Sound Energy Foundation
$2,500
Plum Creek Timber Company
How You Can Help
You can play an important role in this exciting project by donating time, materials or money toward the effort. We need your help! All donations are tax-deductible when you donate to the Friends of the Roslyn Library, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Donate Now! (pdf)
Friends of the Roslyn Library
Box 399
Roslyn, WA 98941
Thank you so much!
PAST.
PRESENT.
FUTURE.