by Nathan Richie | Jun 6, 2018 | Astor House, City of Golden, Golden History Museum
In 2016, Astor House closed to undergo a major structural rehabilitation. The foundation was shored, basement retaining walls poured, new steel beams and columns installed, and new water drainage system built. The museum, which suffered years of declining attendance,...
by Nathan Richie | Nov 15, 2016 | Astor House
After more than four months of construction, the interior portion of Astor House historic rehabilitation is now complete! The interior finishes will not be completed until after the future use of Astor House has been determined. What an amazing adventure! A strong a...
by Nathan Richie | Oct 20, 2016 | Astor House
Exciting progress today with the removal of shoring from the first and second floors! Loads have now been transferred to the new beams and columns. Finishing work is now underway including installing base plates to existing walls, bolting lapped joists, and...
by Nathan Richie | Oct 17, 2016 | Astor House
Work on the interior is beginning to wrap up. Beams have been installed on both second and first floors. Joist hangers are being connected to the beams with fasteners. Workers are completing some light finish work to the space including adding floor plates for walls...
by Nathan Richie | Oct 7, 2016 | Astor House
This week construction crews focused on installing the steel columns and beams in the building. Both beams on the first floor are in place. Next, the construction crew will begin fastening joists to the beams with new joist hangers. On the second floor, engineers and...
by Nathan Richie | Sep 30, 2016 | Astor House
Moving right along with major construction items. The concrete retaining walls in the south basement are now largely complete. Brick walls in the north basement are being removed in sections. The earthen wall is then braced with a concrete cast and then concrete is...
