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Show NORTH FACADE (photos 11-13) The north facade contains the worst structural damage of the building. Three to six inches of settlement has occurred in the foundation in the northwest corner due to the fact that the footings are laid on low strength, highly compressible soil. This sinking of the corner has caused a wide, structural stair-step crack in the upper right corner of the brick wall. At the east end of this facade there is a narrow (two stretchers wide) chimney rising from the ground, piercing the cornice, and ending approximately seven feet above the soffit. It has been tied to the structure with metal bars at the tops of both the first and second stories. The chimney's first four foot section above grade has separated from both the building and the upper section, and a number of bricks are falling out. To its right on the first story is a three row segmental arched opening (now boarded up both internally and externally) which once contained a square four light window. The original frame appears under the boards, but no sash is evident. Based on other similar windows in the building and windows found in storage, it was probably hinged from the side or top. The broad limestone window sill below it is rusticated and appears to be quite intact. To the right is a door which appears to be original. The six glass panes have been removed, and it has been boarded up from the inside. Above the door frame sits a two row segmental arch which has cracked and collapsed in numerous places due to structural damage, resulting in an unsafe condition. The stone sill on which the door rests and the steps leading up to it appear to 18 |
