Project Information
West Cemetery Fencing for Dickinson Plot
Amherst
33231
8
– The Dickinson Family plot fence, originally fabricated and installed in the mid-19th Century, is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Town. However, the fence has received minimal maintenance and inexpensive short-term repairs throughout its life, resulting in significant structural damage and disrepair. Preservation of the fence would not only help keep one of three extant metal works in the cemetery in place, it would support the cultural and historic tourism of the community. Using CPA funds previously allocated for the restoration of the fence, the Town hired Martha Lyon, Landscape Architect and Preservationist, to draft the bid specifications and provide project oversight. With the specifications in hand the Historical Commission went through the formal Request for Proposal (RFP) process last year to restore the Dickinson family fence, however, the received bid amount was significantly more than expected due to the deterioration of the fence. Those responding to the RFP advised that restoration be completed as one project and not done piecemeal to help retain the fence’s historical significance and integrity and longevity of the work. Restoration includes stabilization and reconditioning so that it could stand for another 150 years, and would meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, ensuring that all materials and physical repairs are of the highest quality.
Project complete
05-16-2012
Project Category
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Project Details
Housing Units
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0
0
Acres
0
0
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0
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CPA Funding
$0
$0
$0
$40,000
$0
$40,000
$0
0
 
$0
Other Funding Sources Leveraged
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Project Cost
$40,000
$0
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