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Show Department of Community & Economic Development Division of State History Utah State Historical Society Michael O. Leavitt Governor MaxJ. Evans Director 300 Rio Grande Salt Lake City, Utah 8410].1182 (801) 533-3500 • FAX: 533-3503' TOO: 533-3502 cehistry.ushs@e mail.state.ut .us August 28, 1995 DAVID HALES CENTERVILLE CITY 250 NORTH MAIN CENTERVILLE UT 84014 RE: Condition Assessment of the Whitaker House, 168 North Main, Centerville Dear Mr. Hales: This letter presents the results of a basic condition assessment of the Thomas and Sara Whitaker House conducted by the Utah State Historic Preservation Office and repair and restoration recommendations. This will hopefully assist Centerville City with planing for the rehabilitation and reuse of this historic house. As we have discussed, it is essential that a strol viable use for the building be developed that will ensure its maintenance and continued preservation. We commend the city for its on-going efforts to find a use for the building and performing basic maintenance. As a Certified Local Government, Centerville City is eligible to apply in the next CLG grant cycle (application in late January; grant available April 1, 1996). If federal and state funding remain level (as is expected) Centerville could likely apply for a grant of approximatel $4-5000. When 'matched' by donated services, materials and city funds, the project could tol $8-10,000. A professional pre-development study by an architect would be advisable to evalL the building in detail and present re-use proposals. The grant could also be spent directly on pressing repair needs on the Whitaker House. On a related issue, the nomination for the National Register of Historic Places is being finalized by the private consultant hired by Centerville. It should be completed soon and will .Iikely be presented to the Board of State History at their November meeting. Even with the n< contributing additions, we feel the house will be approved here and in Washington, DC and should be listed in the National Register about early-winter 1996. Condition Assessment The building was examined on August 4 and 24, 1995. The condition assessment wa! simple observation-no testing was performed-and focused on major visible conditions. First impressions were confirmed: the building is in quite good condition considering its age. The following recommendations are presented by general area and in descending order of importance, from immediate needs to possible restoration or adaptive reuse suggestions. The most critical issues are shown in bold type and deserve attention within the next few months. Preserving and Sharing Utah's Past for the Present and Future |
