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Masonry Restoration in Historic Harrisburg- The Riverview Manor Project

August 21, 2023 - Written by: Anna Ricciardi

About the owners and history of the Lappley Family- ⏰
Riverview Manor was designed by the prominent 20th century architects, Clayton J. Lappley. Son, Donald Lappley served as the longtime principal of the Harrisburg architectural firm. Among the many landmarks in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania designed by Lappley is the elegant Riverview Manor apartment house at Front & Harris streets, which also housed the Lappley design studio and offices. The former studio space at Riverview Manor features a monumental wall mural, a unique hand-drawn collage of dozens of Lappley-design landmarks. Riverview Manor also was owned by the Lappley family from its construction in 1927 until its sale in 2010. When the Lappley’s sold Riverview Manor, Historic Harrisburg inherited a vast collection of framed architectural renderings of Lappley projects from the middle decades of the 20th century. These now can be seen at the Historic Harrisburg Resource Center in the Lappley exhibit.
Masonry Restoration Team: 🧱
The masonry restoration scope of work consists of wash down, repointing of brick veneer, vertical crack repairs, repointing of precast stone, stone joints, and all brick precast joints, stone crack repairs, steel lintel rust removal, cleaning, coating, installation of water repellent, and more!
Project Challenges, and Commitment to Safety: 👷‍♂️
Our team prioritizes the well-being of their colleagues and community on all projects, implementing stringent safety measures at every step. The restoration team demonstrates unwavering commitment to the safety and protection of all occupants throughout this restoration process, with particular emphasis on maintaining safety and security during the utilization of swing and conventional scaffolding systems. Their efforts ensure that we continue to revitalize and preserve our cherished buildings while upholding the highest standards of safety and security.
Stay tuned to learn more about the progression of this project ✨
Background history and information credited to: https://historicharrisburg.org/

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