Proposed Recommendations Prepared By: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation100 West Station Square Drive, Suite 450Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1134

Moose Lodge 142 100 3rd Avenue

Elizabeth, PA 15037

Restoration Proposal10 AUGUST 2009

Market Street

Aerial Locator Map Corner of 3rd Avenue and Market Street Market Street facing private parking lot

Proposed Recommendations Prepared By: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation100 West Station Square Drive, Suite 450Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1134

Moose Lodge 142 100 3rd Avenue

Elizabeth, PA 15037

Existing Conditions10 AUGUST 2009

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The Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation (PHLF) has been working with the Elizabeth Moose Club to develop a strat-egy for restoring the Moose Club building to its original charac-ter. The Moose Club is interested in utilizing the entire build-ing, much of which has been closed off for several years to reduce the cost of insurance to the Club. The building sits on the cor-ner of 3rd Ave and Market St., at the primary gateway into down-town Elizabeth from SR 51 southbound.

PHLF recommends a shell strategy that would restore much of the exterior of the historic portion of the building, especially the front, which faces onto Market St. The more recent addition that fronts 3rd Ave. would not be modified in this renovation and interior work not commence until a tenant is secured and the spe-cific type of interior build-out is known.

It is critical to the long term stability of the Moose building that the roof over the original portion of the building be replaced. There are several significant leaks, which have already caused noticeable water damage on the third floor. The effects are be-ginning to make their way down to the lower levels as well. This must be addressed before the building interior is seriously com-promised.

Proposed Recommendations Prepared By: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation100 West Station Square Drive, Suite 450Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1134

Moose Lodge 142 100 3rd Avenue

Elizabeth, PA 15037

Historic Photographs10 AUGUST 2009

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These pictures show how the Moose Lodge building once was prior to the 1950’s renovation that exists today. The original building had tremendous architectural detail and unique char-acteristics, most of which were removed. Dormer windows, balconies, and a detailed cornice were a few of the important features that were altered.

The restoration of this building is important, in part, because it sits at the primary gateway into downtown Elizabeth.

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Above: View of Market Street, circa late 1800’sAbove: View of Moose Building, circa 1950

Left: View of Market Street facade, Moose Building, circa 1950.

Above Images: Views of 3rd Avenue facades, circa 1950

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Moose Lodge 142 100 3rd Avenue

Elizabeth, PA 15037

Proposed Elevation10 AUGUST 2009

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PROPOSED SIGNS: remove exist-ing sign at corner and replace with a wood carved sign hung from deco-rative metal work; external lighting could be integrated with sign or on building to illuminate sign; addition-ally, a similar sign board could be placed above the entrance below the window, or perhaps a hanging sign to the right of the entrance between the stone and first floor window.

ROOF: remove shingles; restore and repair standing seam metal mansard roof; rebuild historically accurate dormers; restore brick end walls.

EXTERIOR MASONRY FACADE: remove brick veneer (beige colored brick); restore, repair and repoint the original brick facade as needed; re-place damaged brick with matching brick in color and size; new mor-tar should match original mortar in color, strength, composition, and depth; carefully clean brick facade as needed with no greater than 300 psi water pressure wash; work with an experienced masonry contractor who is familiar with historic build-ings.

WINDOWS: remove glass block and coverings; restore original window openings on all levels; restore windows with new double sash windows, win-dow hood, wood trim and stone sills; for desired privacy, use interior win-dow coverings such as curtains, wood style shutters, or shades.

ENTRANCE AND VESTIBULE: re-move existing railing and replace with more appropriate historic decorative railing; remove glass block in vesti-bule and restore openings using struc-tural glass panes; replace doors with half glass paneled wood doors; use a hanging fixture in the vestibule to il-luminate entry, improve visibility and security.

PROPOSED LIGHTING: remove ex-isting wall sconces and replace with larger sized decorative lighting fixtures similar to the recommended fixture shown here; use nostalgic wall sconces to flank the entrance and a similarly designed hanging fixture in the vesti-bule area.

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Moose Lodge 142 100 3rd Avenue

Elizabeth, PA 15037

Proposed Scope of Work10 AUGUST 2009

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Proposed Recommendations Prepared By: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation100 West Station Square Drive, Suite 450Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1134

Moose Lodge 142 100 3rd Avenue

Elizabeth, PA 15037

Exterior Paint Recommendations10 AUGUST 2009

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Consult with a local paint supplier for choices of historic colors.Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore paints are recommendedbecause they have a collection of complimentary historic paint color palettes. Additionally, the National Trust for Historic Preser-vation recommends the historic paint color palettes developed by Valspar.

Some buildings are rather simple in detail or style and thereforemay work well with two or three colors for the palette. Other buildings may have more architectural detail and style, and there-fore may work well with two, three, or four colors for the palette - featuring wall, trim, and several complimentary accent colors.

Working with a color consultant, architect, or paint supplier is recommended to help determine the color palette, and the complex-ity or simplicity appropriate to the building and its surrounding context.

TIPS FOR CHOOSING EXTERIOR PAINT COLORS:Decide whether you’d like to return your building to its origi-• nal paint color scheme. If your goal is historical accuracy, carefully scrape an area to reveal the different layers of paint to find the original colors that were used.In most cases, work with three paint colors for wall, trim, • architectural accent or detail.Look for combinations that visually “pop” when paired up.• Choose bold, rather than washed out colors.• Work with historic based color palettes.• Consider tints from the same color family, which tend to be • complimentary to one another.Consider the surrounding context and color of adjacent build-• ings, it is a good idea to work with complimentary colors found in the context of the entire block or downtown.Coordinate paint color with signage, awnings, and the overall • building to tie together all the elements.

EXAMPLE PALETTES BY THE BENJAMIN MOORE HISTORICAL COLOR COLLECTIONColors depicted here may vary from actual paint colors

Trim: HC-61New London BurgundySecondary Color

Accent: HC-156Van Deusen BlueTertiary Color

Wall: HC-27Monterey WhitePrimary Color

Trim: HC-149Buxton BlueSecondary Color

Accent: HC-169Coventry GrayTertiary Color

Wall: HC-159Philipsburg BluePrimary Color

Trim: HC 36Hepplewhite IvorySecondary Color

Accent: HC-85Fairview TaupeTertiary Color

Wall: HC-133Yorktowne GreenPrimary Color

Trim: HC-34Wilmington TanSecondary Color

Accent: HC-122Great Barrington GreenTertiary Color

Wall: HC-50Georgian BrickPrimary Color