Description of restoration work needed for Majakka Hall
Phase I
Stabilization is the first priority for the restoration work on the Hall. Several areas of the building were facing serious water damage. The front porch landing of the Hall developed a slow leak that began to create water damage through the foundation, as well as the plaster of the basement ceiling and walls. During Phase I restoration, an experienced contractor using historic restoration techniques repaired this damage while maintaining the historic integrity of the Hall.
Follow restoration progress on the Updates section of our website.
Stabilization is the first priority for the restoration work on the Hall. Several areas of the building were facing serious water damage. The front porch landing of the Hall developed a slow leak that began to create water damage through the foundation, as well as the plaster of the basement ceiling and walls. During Phase I restoration, an experienced contractor using historic restoration techniques repaired this damage while maintaining the historic integrity of the Hall.
Follow restoration progress on the Updates section of our website.
Phase II
A basement leak in the Northeast corner of the building needed to be prevented. This involved installing a subsurface drainage system and regrading the area around the foundation, as it was creating a pooling of water between the foundation and concrete walkway.
Grants and donors made Phase I and II restoration possible. Thank You!!
Future phases of restoration include: windows, painting & interior work. Bids have been obtained for future work and descriptions of the restoration will be posted on this website.
Window Restoration will begin Fall 2016!
The windows in the tower as pictured in the picture above and below will be restored by TMC Windows. This company specializing in window restoration will help us preserve the historic windows. We will present the progress here as soon as the work begins. Thanks to all your contributions toward this work!
...And continues Fall 2017!
Please see the update page of this website for the before and after of last Fall's renovations. Or come by and look up at the tower windows. The balcony level windows were restored also 2 windows restored and a storm window purchased and installed on first floor. We are working on the side of the building this Fall and focusing on boarded up windows. Money raised from spring fundraising will go toward some of these side windows. Thank you!!!
A basement leak in the Northeast corner of the building needed to be prevented. This involved installing a subsurface drainage system and regrading the area around the foundation, as it was creating a pooling of water between the foundation and concrete walkway.
Grants and donors made Phase I and II restoration possible. Thank You!!
Future phases of restoration include: windows, painting & interior work. Bids have been obtained for future work and descriptions of the restoration will be posted on this website.
Window Restoration will begin Fall 2016!
The windows in the tower as pictured in the picture above and below will be restored by TMC Windows. This company specializing in window restoration will help us preserve the historic windows. We will present the progress here as soon as the work begins. Thanks to all your contributions toward this work!
...And continues Fall 2017!
Please see the update page of this website for the before and after of last Fall's renovations. Or come by and look up at the tower windows. The balcony level windows were restored also 2 windows restored and a storm window purchased and installed on first floor. We are working on the side of the building this Fall and focusing on boarded up windows. Money raised from spring fundraising will go toward some of these side windows. Thank you!!!
Unexpected restoration needed
In 2014 raccoons had to be removed from the tower by a professional wildlife control specialist. Thankfully, a grant from DeKalb County Community Foundation made this possible. A preliminary bid was obtained to repair the damage to the tower and soffits from raccoons. A donation by Mike Nelson helped to replace slats torn out by the raccoons on the side of the tower shown in this picture.