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Moravian College • Preservation Master Plan window bays. These bays have been replaced with modern casement windows and center infill panels corresponding to a newer second floor inside. The north end of the building has a one-story portico with Doric columns sheltering a modernized entrance. The south end of the building has been fully covered by a two-story, flat-roofed 2004 atrium addition, which was designed to be compatible with the rest of the building and has a portico entrance similar to the one at the north end. been infilled with colored and textured concrete stucco. The original wood casement windows are still intact in existing basement window wells although most wells were filled in and the windows removed. A new entrance was created on the east elevation by cutting and opening with a masonry saw. An incompatible steel door was installed and the brickwork in the door opening remains in an unfinished condition. Additions A large new addition was made in 2004 on the south end of Monocacy Hall to install an elevator and create an accessible entrance to the building. This entailed adding a two-story entrance atrium with a ground-floor lobby that is open to the top. The small lobby contains an elevator on one side and an open staircase on the other side. The original south brick wall of the gymnasium is exposed and two of its arched window openings now provide an overlook from the upper stairwell down into the lobby. Windows, Doors and Fenestration In the adaptive use conversion completed in 2004, a second floor was added to the interior of the building. Although the original window openings were retained, new casement windows, frames and sills were installed. A panel was added in the middle of window openings to separate first floor from second floor windows. Due to the flat single-pane glazing with simulated muntins, most of the original depth of reveal on the windows has been lost. On the north end of the building the lower half of two original window openings has Figure 8-260. Monocacy Hall, east side, typical window (JMA 2009). Figure 8-259. Monocacy Hall atrium entrance, view to northeast (JMA 2009). Figure 8-261. Monocacy Hall, east side, typical dormer (JMA 2009). John Milner Associates • October 2009 • Chapter 8 • Historic Buildings • 254
Moravian College • Preservation Master Plan Roofi ng and Drainage Monocacy Hall has a gambrel roof that was, until recently, clad in local slate. Roofing material was replaced with a composite asphalt shingle during the 2004 remodeling. The building has roof drainage issues similar to those seen on other historic buildings on campus. The galvanized gutters are substantially deteriorated and should be replaced. Ground drains are either non-existent or abandoned because of blockage. Currently large-diameter PVC is used as drain pipes to direct water away from the building’s foundation. The following guidelines should be used for roof drainage issues: Existing galvanized gutters and downspouts should be replaced. The large-diameter PVC drainage pipes should be viewed as a short term solution only--a plan must be developed to comprehensively address and resolve storm water issues on a campus-wide basis. Masonry The building’s exterior walls are brick. Unlike the other historic masonry buildings on campus, almost no re-pointing work has been completed. However, lower courses of brickwork have deteriorating mortar joints and need re-pointing. The composition of the original mortar should be tested and a formula developed for a compatible match. Care should be taken in hiring a qualified mason to perform the re-pointing work. Wood Much of the exterior trim on Monocacy Hall is wood. There are places on the building’s exterior woodwork that require some carpentry work, specifically on the soffits and north entrance portico. Also, the north portico is separating from the masonry wall and the flashing is failing. It appears that an active bird nest is located where the gutter penetrates the portico on the wall. As always required with exposed wood surfaces, periodic maintenance includes proper removal of loose paint, sealing, priming and painting. Figure 8-262. Monocacy Hall, downspout and PVC pipe at southwest corner, some damage to masonry (JMA 2009). Figure 8-264. Monocacy Hall, north entrance portico (JMA 2009). Other Features No distinctive additional features were identified. Interior Figure 8-263. Monocacy Hall, areaway at northwest showing PVC drainpipes at rear (JMA 2009). The interior of Monocacy Hall bears little resemblance to its original appearance. The original interior was open to the ceiling with exposed trusswork, full-height windows, and an upperlevel track/spectator’s gallery around the perimeter. It was later used as a theater, a library annex, and John Milner Associates • October 2009 • Chapter 8 • Historic Buildings • 255
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