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Boathouse Rehabilitation Updates

Check back here frequently for updates on the rehabilitation and approval process.

Chris Brown with a replica panel

2024:

  • In preparation for construction, professional conservators removed all panels from the Mahony Cartoon Frieze and stored them on-site. Replicas of the original panels are displayed in the grill room, accompanied by an interpretive panel that documents their history.
Conservators work on the cartoon frieze

Deinstallation and Storage report by conservator Debora Rodrigues, (Past Matters, LLC), shown with Mary Stapp and conservation crew.

2024:

  • Updated plans have been developed and are being prepared for NPS, which will usher them through the historic review agencies - a big win for WCC! If all goes well, permitting and further renovation planning will happen in 2025 with WCC breaking ground late in the year.
NPS report cover

Draft Report for NPS Review, August 2024

 Boathouse Renovation Preliminary Project Schedule 06-07-2024

Boathouse Renovation Preliminary Project Schedule 06-07-2024

2021 East Bay Assessment Report

2021 East Bay Assessment Report

2023:

  • Complete Geotechnical Engineering Survey and Environmental Site Assessment
  • Engage CGSArchitects and consultant team brought on board
  • Cultural Landscape Report is completed by the NPS

2022:

  • DC HPO concurred that the undertaking will have No Adverse Effect
  • NPS Issued Letter of No Adverse Effect
  • Section 1-6 Consulting Parties Meeting #1

2021:

  • Informed by several previous studies, a Historic Structures Report and East Bay Assessment Report are produced by EHT Traceries historic preservation firm.
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Washington Canoe Club Building Chronology

Taken from Old Georgetown Board US Commission of Fine Arts, Concept Design Submission Vol. 1
August, 2024

WCC Building Chronology 1900 - 2020

Taken from the Old Georgetown Board US Commission of Fine Arts, Concept Design Submission, August, 2024