PROJECT PROFILE: International Spy Museum
Location
Washington, DC
Description
800 F street, NW in Washington DC is best known as the International Spy Museum. Each historic commercial store front on the exterior retained its significant architectural features. The interior spaces of each building are incorporated to promote a flow of visitors through the museum exhibit spaces and gift shop. Across the street from the newly re-opened Smithsonian Portrait Gallery, the International Spy Museum remains one of the city’s popular sites.
Scope of Project
Terra Cotta Restoration:
- Remove and salvage terra cotta tile roof
- Clean terra cotta roof tiles
- Re-install salvaged terra cotta roof tiles
Masonry Restoration:
- Strip 15000sf of masonry coating, neutralize and recoat
- Clean all masonry
- Cut out and repoint stone and brick masonry joints
- Replace all steel lintels
Exterior Finish Carpentry Renovation:
- Strip, repair, prime and recoat over 100 wood windows and frames
- Strip, repair, prime and recoat wood cornice
- Fabrication and installation of 500lnft of wood and glass storefronts
Additional Information
Owner: Douglas Development Corporation
Client reference available upon request.
