Constructing buildings, partnerships and relationships with integrity since 1879
560 Railroad Street in Saint Johnsbury started its life in 1909 built by J.E. Bertrand as the armory for the Vermont National Guard Company D. Initially called Bertrand’s Hall, the wide-open first floor was used for Guard training as well as dances and events. It was later converted into a hotel before eventually falling into disrepair. Today, the 15,000 square-foot building has been redeveloped into nine much-needed apartments for middle-income workers and two commercial spaces.
Structural reinforcement was needed throughout the building to meet modern codes as well as the addressing of environmental problems like the removal of a buried oil tank and contaminated soils. There was also remediation implemented to remove regulated materials like asbestos that had been used in past building materials. Special attention was spent to maintain the integrity and character of the woodwork and brickwork throughout the building while performing the extensive and transformative updates.
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