Stone and Lime Historic Restoration Services | PROJECTS

THE GREAT HOUSE, CASTLE HILL
IPSWICH, MA

  • Location
    Ipswich, MA
  • Client
    The Trustees of Reservation
  • Dates
    12/25/23 – 7/30/24
  • Architect
    Historic Building Architects, LLC
  • Scope Of Work
    Repair and repoint brick masonry, restoration of the West Portico and North entrance, structural repairs to roof decking and parapet walls, and the installation of a new cold fluid applied membrane roof system.
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PROJECT SUMMARY


Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services was honored to be awarded the restoration of this iconic seaside mansion. The scope of services included the repair and repointing of the brick masonry, detailed sandstone dutchman repairs, and the dismantling and rebuilding of select chimneys. The team also restored the West Portico and North Entrance, including the removal of deteriorated stucco vaults and the restoration of wood windows and doors. Additional work involved structural repairs to roof decking, parapet walls, and the installation of a new cold fluid applied membrane roof system. Every aspect of the restoration focused on maintaining the historical integrity of the estate, using traditional materials and techniques to match the original construction.

HISTORIC CONTEXT

The Crane Estate’s Great House, completed in 1928, was designed by architect David Adler for industrialist Richard T. Crane Jr. It sits atop Castle Hill in Ipswich, Massachusetts, offering sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. The estate reflects the opulence of the Country Place Era, when America’s elite built grand estates as retreats from urban life. Modeled after English country homes of the 17th century, the Great House is a testament to the architectural elegance and grandeur of its time.

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