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HISTORIC ASSESSMENT

Remaining Structures
Historically, several structures were key to the character
of Sunken Gardens Park. “Structures” refers to a building,
or fragment of a building, and other manmade features,
other than walkways. These include stairs, building foun-
dations and site walls throughout the park. Some of these
structures remain and contribute to the historic signif-
icance of the park. The letter and number combination
after each structure refers to the map on page 16.
Maintenance building (1A)
The maintenance building is located along Delaware
Street at the northern point of the southern triangle and
continues to serve as a maintenance and storage build-
ing. This 1930s building contributes to the historic char-
acter of the park and is sited to stay clear of key views
through the park.
The maintenance building faces west toward Delaware Street.
The building itself is in need of repairs including the trim (Winter & Company, 2020)
around the garage door, the stucco and the roof. A struc-
tural inspection of the building is needed.

While the building is sited respectfully, it currently has
a large, opaque fence surrounding the majority of the
building, and what has become the maintenance yard.
This maintenance yard has expanded since 1966, but the
fence appears to be a fairly recent addition. The fence
obstructs views and access through the northern and
southern triangle connection component of the park.
Significance
The maintenance building is highly significant and a key
component to the southern section of the park.
Condition
The maintenance building is in poor condition. It needs a
structural assessment and a series of repairs in order to
be in working condition for any public use.
Treatment
Consider potential for adaptively reusing this structure so The yard around the back of the maintenance building, currently
it remains part of the key functions of the park. blocked off by a tall, opaque fence, detracts from the building
and negatively impacts the park as a whole. (Winter & Company,
2020)

Repairs to the roof of the maintenance building are needed. A full inspection of the maintenance building is needed to deter-
(Winter & Company, 2020) mine necessary repairs. Trim around the garage door and stucco
repair are some initial repairs that will need to be completed in
order for the building to be reused. (Winter & Company, 2020)

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