Significant Restoration Work in New London

Connecticut Landmarks is undertaking a significant restoration project on the upper levels of the 1678 Joshua Hempsted House. For the safety of our visitors and our historic property, tours are currently restricted to the first floor of the home. Tours of the property during general open hours have been canceled until further notice, though visitors may inquire about a private tour by advance reservation. In light of this, we have reduced admission costs until further notice. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to care for the oldest remaining home in New London.

By |2025-04-18T14:10:25-04:00May 2nd, 2024|Hempsted 2025, Preservation|Comments Off on Significant Restoration Work in New London

Roof & Chimney Maintenance at New London’s Hempsted Houses

A recent inspection by J.P. Bachand revealed that the ridge boards along the roof line at the Joshua Hempsted needed attention. These were properly secured with roof screws.

Bachand and his team also made repairs to the chimney at the Joshua by sealing around the perimeter of the stainless steel cover with caulk to prevent water infiltration. They also repaired small holes in the masonry joints and used sealant around the metal flashing at the roof line.

This work was completed with the guidance of Preservation Connecticut.

Bachand is also slated to perform repairs to two windows on the east side of the Nathaniel Hempsted House, shortly.

By |2024-04-17T10:48:28-04:00April 17th, 2024|Preservation|Comments Off on Roof & Chimney Maintenance at New London’s Hempsted Houses

Request for Proposals: Architectural/Engineering Services

Connecticut Landmarks is soliciting design, project plan, specifications, and construction management services for various projects across eight of our properties, all listed on the National Register of Historic Places. CTL has been awarded state bond funds through the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development to assist with these various projects.

This project will encompass four major elements that will support multiple sites owned and operated by Connecticut Landmarks. Specifically, CTL proposes one mechanical project, four roofing/drainage projects, one woodworking/painting project, and one standalone structure. Proposals are due April 12, with an anticipated award date in May. For details on the project and instructions, please see the full RFP document here.

By |2024-04-02T09:34:34-04:00April 2nd, 2024|Preservation|Comments Off on Request for Proposals: Architectural/Engineering Services

Request for Proposals: Conservation Services for Phelps-Hatheway House Wallpaper

Connecticut Landmarks has received federal grant funding from the National Park Service, Save America’s Treasures program to conserve and stabilize the imported French wallpaper at the Phelps-Hatheway House and Garden in Suffield, Connecticut. The wallpaper decorates five rooms with handblocked French Louis XVI wallpapers by Jacquemart et Bernard with wood blocks made by Jean-Baptiste Réveillon and presumed to have been printed between 1791-95. The scope of work is limited to the conservation treatment of four rooms with 18th century French/Réveillon pattern block printed wallpaper and one room with 20th century silkscreen reproduction wallpaper.

Questions must be submitted by April 5, 2024, with full responses due April 22. For details on the project and instructions, please see the full RFP document here.

By |2024-04-02T09:39:17-04:00April 2nd, 2024|Preservation|Comments Off on Request for Proposals: Conservation Services for Phelps-Hatheway House Wallpaper
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