HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.res.020.2009RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY,
COLORADO,
TO APPLY FOR STATE HISTORICAL FUND GRANT FUNDING FOR THE REDSTONE
COKE OVENS PRESERVATION PROJECT, PHASE 1
RESOLUTION NO. O�D -2009
1. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County is committed to the
preservation of the historic Redstone Coke Ovens;
2. WHEREAS, the Board has directed Staff to seek grant funding to stabilize and restore a
portion of the Redstone Coke Ovens, and has allocated a portion of the Park Dedication
Funds balance as matching funds for this end;
3. WHEREAS, the Redstone Historical Society and Aspen Valley Land Trust are in full
support of the Redstone Coke Oven Preservation Project;
4. WHEREAS, Pitkin County Land Management is prepared to submit a request to the
Colorado Historical Society for a State Historical Fund grant in the amount of $300,000
to help fund the first phase of the Redstone Coke Ovens Preservation Project:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin
County, Colorado that the Board approves of the submission of a grant application to the
Colorado Historical Society to seek State Historical Fund funding for Phase 1 of the Redstone
Coke Ovens Preservation Project.
1NTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED ON __��I �� G�- �° �J" , 2009.
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J Jones
Deput�County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Patti Kay-Clapper, Chair ��
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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State Historical Fund Competitive Grant Application
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COLORADO HISTORICALSOCIETY
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GRANTSFOR •
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
P/ease note that this application form is revised from previous versions. Only this revised
version may be used for grant requests submitted for the Apri11, 2009 grant deadline.
The State Historical Fund provides public outreach and application assistance at no
charge to all applicants. Application advice is available to:
• Assist with project planning
• Review and make suggestions on draft applications
• Provide assistance throughout the application process
It is very important for everv applicant to contact the State Historical Fund outreach
staff for assistance as soon as possible to avoid spending time preparing an application
that may not meet this program's basic requirements. Appticants should contact State
Historical Fund outreach staff as early as possible during the ptanning stages of a
preservation project, preferably months before an application is submitted. Contact
State Historical Fund outreach staff at (303) 866-2825.
► Please use 12 point font or larger �
Grant Type (choose one):
Competitive Grant Up to $35,000 ❑ Competitive Grant $35,001 or More X
Project Type (choose one):
Acquisition & Development X
Those projects that involve excavation, stabilization, restoration, rehabilitation, reconstruction,
or acquisition of a designated property or site. Archaeological projects are considered
Acquisition & Development when the level of investigation is "intensive excavation." In such
cases, the site must be designated before the application is submitted.
Survey & Planning ❑
Those projects that involve identification, recording, evaluation, designation and planning for
the protection of significant historic buildings, structures, sites and districts. For archaeological
projects, all levels of survey and test excavations are considered Survey & Planning projects
and prior historic designation is not required. However, once testing reveals eligibility for
designation, further excavation may not occur without designation.
Education ❑
Those projects that provide historic preservation information or information about historic sites
to the public.
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Applicant Organization (must be a public entity or a non-profit): Pitkin County
Street Address: 76 Service Center Road
City: Aspen State: CO Zip Code: 81611
Employer ID Number: 98-02624
Don't know your emp/oyer ID#? Visit www.melissadata.com/Lookups/np.asp or visit the web
site of your Secretary of State.
Contact Person: This shou/d be someone integral to the project who is easily accessible.
All correspondence will be sent to this person. On/y one aerson can be the contact.
Last Name: Yates-White First Name: Crystal
Title: Land Manager Organization: Pitkin County
Street Address: 76 Service Center Road
City: Aspen State: CO Zip Code: 81611
Telephone: 970-920-5214 Fax: 970-920-5374
E-mail Address: crystal.yates@co.pitkin.co.us
Leaal Proaertv Owner: If owner is different than the Applicant Organization, comp/ete this
section.
Last Name: First Name:
Street Address:
Signature of Legal Property Owner Date
By signing above, you acknowledge that you give your permission for the work proposed in
this grant application to be carried out.
Name of Project:
Redstone Coke Ovens Preservation Project: Phase 1.
Trying to determine the correct terminology for what you want to accomplish? Visit the
National Park Service web site to understand the treatments:
www.nps. qov/hps/tas/clocks/index.htm
Example: "Acquisition of the Smith Conservatory and Roof Rehabilitation"
Brief Description of Project Request (no more than 150 words and suitable for a press
re/ease): , .
The Redstone Coke Ovens have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since
1990. Pitkin County is seeking funding for Phase 1 of a finro-phase project to preserve the
ovens from further deterioration.
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Phase 1("Tvpe A") Preservation will stabilize the most intact ovens (27 total), as these are the
highest priority for immediate preservation. Phase 1 work will: Remove encroaching
vegetation; Reproduce non-standard masonry shapes and steel fabrications; Repair and
reconstruct the arch, crown, trunnel, and liner wall to historical dimensions to prevent brick
failure and safety hazards; Clean, repair, and point masonry; Rebuild a portion of the stone
retaining wall; Re-grade, backfill, and re-vegetate to stabilize slope and improve drainage.
Phase 2("Tvpe B") Preservation will stabilize those ovens which are already missing
significant portions of their characteristic structural elements. "Type B" work will reconstruct
only enouqh of the oven to return it to a structurally stabile condition.
Historic Name of Property (if applicable):
Property Address: CO 133 and Chair Mountain Stables Road.
County where project is located: Pitkin
Colorado Legislative District Numbers:
House: 61 Senate: 05
U.S. Congressional District: 3
(Unsure about your district numbers? You can /ook up a/l three at the following website:
http://www.state.co.us/qov dir/leq dir/lcsstaff/REAP/Defaulthtm)
Legal Property Description:
Section 20, Township 10 South, Range 88 West of the 6 P.M. County of Pitkin, State of
Colorado. Parcel is located near the Center North 1/16 of Section 20 adjacent to CO Hwy 133.
Designation (choose all that apply):
Local ❑ Colorado State Register ❑ National Register of Historic Places X
If locally designated, you must attach verification of the designation to the application.
Don't know if you are designated? For a list of /ocal designation authorities, go to
http:/coloradohistorv-oaha. orp/publications/pubs/1568. pdf
To find out about State and National Register designations, ca/l Chris Geddes 303-866-4683
or Heather Peterson 303-866-4684. Check the map at http://coloradohistorv-
oahp. orp/propramareas/recrister/reqionmap. htm to determine which staff inember--Chris or
Heather-- is responsible for the resources in your area.
If you are applying to an agency/fund for federally or state-originated cash match, check
the "yes" box below. For example, funds provided by CDOT, HUD, the Colorado
Department of Local Affairs, and the Energy Impact Assistance Fund probably originate
from a federal or state government agency source.
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If you are receiving match from a private funder or from funds raised locally, check
"no."
If you still have questions about whether or not this question applies to your project, contact
Joseph Saldibar at 303-866-3741 or ioseph. saldibar(a�chs. stafe. co. us to inquire about the
necessity of review per Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Yes X No ❑
Grant Request: $300,000 Cash Match: $309,699 Total Project Budget: $609,699
Cash mafch is at least 25% (public entity or non-profit owner) or 50% (individual or business
owner) of the TOTAL project budget.
We will be ready to provide cash match at the time we sign our SHF contract (1-2
months after the award date.) Check one: Yes X No ❑
If the answer to this question is "nn," stop now. P/ease apply when you have cash match in
hand or are certain that you will have the required amount by the time you sign your contract
with us.
Are you requesting a waiver of the cash match requirement?
Check one: Yes ❑ No X
Percentage of cash match (as applied to the TOTAL PROJECT) you will provide (cash
match/project total = cash� match %): 50.8%
If you are providing less than the required cash match and requesting a waiver, what is
your justification?
Note: Having sufficient cash match provides some indication that you will be able to care for
the building in the future. Having /ess than the, required cash match-25% for non-profits and
public entities; 50% for private individuals and businesses—may make your application less
competitive.
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Patti Ka la er V Chair � Date
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Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners
Please keep responses to each question as succinct as possible.
Bullet points might best meet your needs.
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Sta#e His#orical Fund Competitive Grant Application
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COlORA60 HtSTORlGL SOC(ETY
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GRAYTSFOR �
HISTORtC PRE5ERYATION
Please note that this application iarm is revised from previous versions. Only this revised
version may be used far grant requests submitted for the Aprii 1, 2009 grant deadline.
The State Historicai Fund provides public outreach and application assistance at no
charge to all appiicants. Application advice is available to:
• Assist with project planning
• Review and make suggestions on draft applications
• Provide assistance throughout the application process
It is very important for eVery applicant to contact the State Historical Fund outreach
staff for assistance as soon as possible to avoid spending time preparing an application
that may �ot meet this program's basic requirements. Applicants should contact State
Historical Fund outreach staff as early as possible during the planning stages of a
preservation project, preferably months before an application is submitted. Contact
State Historical Fund outreach staff at (303) 866-2825.
► Please use 12 point font or larger �
Grant Type (choose one):
Competitive Grant Up to $35,004 ❑ Competitive Grant $35,001 or More X
Project Type (choose one):
Acquisition � Development X
Those projects that involve excavation, stabilization, restoration, rehabiiitation, reconstruction,
or acquisition of a designated property or site. Archaeological projects are considered
Acquisition & Develapment when the level of investigation is "intensive excavation." In such
cases, the site must be designated before the application is submitted.
Survey 8� Planning ❑
Those projects that involve identification, recording, evaluation, designation and planning for
the protection of significant historic buildings, structures, sites and districts. For archaeological
projects, all levels of survey and test excavations are cansidered Survey & Planning projects
and prior historic designation is not required. However, once testing reveals eligibility for
designation, further excavation may not occur without designation.
i Education ❑
Those projects that provide historic preservation information or infarmation about historic sites i
' ta the public. '
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� Applicant Organization {must be a public entity or a non-profrt): Pitkin County
Street Address: 76 Service Center Road
City: Aspen State: CO Zip Code: 81611
Employer ID Number: 98-02624
Don't know your employer lD#? Visit www.melissadafa.comJLookupslnp.asp or visit the web
site of your Secretary of State.
Con#act Person: This should be someone integrai to fhe project who is easily accessib/e.
All correspondence wili be sent to this person. Only one person can be the contact.
Last Name: Yates-White First Name: Crystal
Title: Land Manager Organization: Pitkin County
Street Address: 76 Service Center Road
City: Aspen State: CO Zip Code: 81611
Telephone: 970-920-5214 Fax: 970-920-5374
E-mail Address: crystal.yates@co.pitkin.co.us
Leqal Prope�tv Owner: If owner is different than the Applicant Organization, complete this
section.
Last Name: First Name:
Street Address:
Signature of �egal Property Owner Date
By signing above, you acknowledge that you give your permission for the work proposed in
this grant application to be carried out.
Name of Project:
Redstone Coke Ovens Preservation Project: Phase 1.
Trying to determine the correct terminology for what you want to accomplish? Visit the
,
National Park Service web site to understand the treatments:
; www.nps.qov/hps/tps/clocks/index.htm
; Example: "Acquisition of the Smith Conservatory and Roof Rehabilitation"
' Brief Description o# Project Request (no more than 150 words and suitable for a press
� release):
The Redstone Coke Ovens have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since
1990. Pitkin County is seeking funding for Phase 1 of a two-phase project to preserve the
ovens from further deterioration.
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Phase 1 f"Tvpe A"} Preservation wili stabilize the most intact ovens (27 total), as these are the
highest priority for immediate preservation. Phase 1 work will: Remove encroaching
vegetation; Reproduce nan-standard masonry shapes and steel fabrications; Repair and
reconstruct the arch, crawn, trunnel, and liner wall to historical dimensions to prevent brick
failure and safety hazards; Clean, repair, and point masonry; Rebuild a portion of the stone
retaining wall; Re-grade, backfill, and re-vegetate to stabilize slope and improve drainage.
Phase 2("Tvpe B"1 Preservatian will stabilize those ovens which are already missing
significant portions of their characteristic structural elements. "Type B" work will reconstruct
only enough af the oven to return it to a structurally stabile condition.
Historic Name of Property (if applicable):
Property Address: CO 133 and Chair Mountain Stables Raad.
County where project is located: Pitkin
Colorado Legislative District Numbers:
House: 61 Senate: 05
U.S. Congressional District: 3
(Unsure about your district numbers? You can laak up alt three at the following website:
http://www.state.co.uslqov dir/lea dir/lcsstaff/REAP1Default.htm)
l.egal Property Description:
Section 20, Township 10 South, Range 88 Wes
Colorado. Parcel is located near the Center North
of the 6` P.M. County of Pitkin, State of (
1116 of Section 20 adjacent to CO Hwy 133. i
Designation (choose all that apply):
Local ❑ Colo�ado State Register ❑ National Register of Histaric Places X
If locally designated, you must attach verification of the designation to the application.
Don't know if you are designated? For a list of local designation aufhorities, go to
http./coloradohistory-oahp. orq/publicari�ns/�ubs11568. adf
To find out about State and National Register designations. call Chris Geddes 303-866-4683
or Heather Peterson 303-866-4684. Check the map at http /fcolaradahistorv-
oahp. orp�`proqramareas/rearster/regror�r7��r� htm to determine which staff inember--Chris or
Heather-- is responsible for the resources in your area.
If you are applying to an agencylfund for federally or state-originated cash match, check ;
the "yes" box below. For example, funds provided by CDOT, HUD, the Coiorado
Department of Local Affairs, and the Energy Impact Assistance Fund probably originate �
from a federal or state government agency source.
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If you are receiving match from a private funder or from funds raised locatiy, check
"no."
: If you still have quesfions about whether or not this question applies to your project, contact
� Joseph Saidibar at 303-866-3741 or 1oseph saldiba� chs. state ca. us to inquire about the
� necessity of review per Section 106 of the Nationai Historic Preservation Act.
Yes X No ❑
' Grant Request: $300,000 Cash Match: $309,699 Total Project Budget: $609,699
Cash match is at least 25% (public entity or non-profit owner) or 50% (individuat or business
owner) of the TOTAL project budget.
We will be ready to provide cash match at the time we sign our SHF contract (1-2
months after the award date.) Check one: Yes X No ❑
If the answer to this question is "no. " stop now. Piease apply when you have cash match in
hand or are certain that you will have the required amount by the time you sign your contract
with us.
Are you requesting a waiver of the cash match requirement?
Check one: Yes ❑ No X
Percentage of cash match (as applied to the TOTAL PROJECT) you will provide {cash
matchJproject total = cash match °Io): 50.8%
!f you are providing less than the required cash match and requesting a waiver, what is
your justification?
� Note: Having su�cient cash match prov,'des some indicatron that you wil! be able to care for ;
� the building in the future. Having less than the required cash match-25% fornon-profits and ;
; public entities,� 50% for private individuals and businesses—may make your application less i
', competitive. �
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Patti Kay Date
Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners
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A. Write a brief history of the property and its relationship to historic preservation. This
should include a description of the building/site including its importance in history and the
building techniques, materials, and size of the building(s). Discuss the areas you will be
treating. Note the period(s) of significance. If this is a Survey & Planning or Education project,
explain exactly haw the project is directly connected ta historic preservation. If applicable,
please briefly note previous phases of this historic preservation project. This category tells us
why the preservation of this resource is important (0-10 points):
The Redstune Coke O� en� ha� e altivays been the soul of Redstone, �i�hich w as founded in the late 19`
century by John Cle��eland Os�,00d. A contemporary of lohn D. Rockefeller and J.P. �1or,an, and a
hunting companion of Teddy Roosevelt, Osgood built a vast coal and steel manufacturing empire
(Colorado Fuel & Iran). e��entually becoming the sisth-richest man in America. Os�o�d purchased coal
mining claims at Coal Basin and in the tate 1890's began construction af Redstone.
Redstone titi�as created tor Os<youd's cokers and their families, based on Osaaod's unique sociolo�ical
theory of "Enlightened Paternalism" --- the notion that healthy, contented ���orkers make for a healthy
business. Ultimately, he constructed modern bathhouse facilities, a clubhouse with library and theater.
and a school, in additiun to 8-� cattages and the �0-raom Redstone Inn, all �ti•ith indoar plumbing and
electricity (Figi�re 31.
In the [nn today, han�s a prominently displayed old photo�naph taken during the construction of the
Coke O� ens. In it, a di��erse ��roup of inen --- Italian, Chinese, Scandinavian, and others --- proudly sits
amon�_ the partially-built ovens (Figtlr-� -1). 411 u masons especially skilled in buildin;� hemispherical
structur�s from firebrick. Their handi�ti�ork enabled the eokers of Redstone to transform Coal Basin's
"metallurgical caal" (said to be equal in quality to that of Pennsyl��ania) intu hi;.;h-s�ade coke. From
1900 to 1909, coal �cas brou`�ht do�ti�n from Coal Basin �n rail car (Figcire �). top-loaded inta the ovens,
and cuc�ked fc�r -�S hour5. The stearnin`.;-hot cokz �i•a� then sho��eled by hand from the front face of the
avtns and loaded intu rail cars b�und for smelters in the east. There it w�as used to produce the iron and
steel ��•hich was f�rmin� the very sine�tis of America's eYpandin<, fr�ntier.
The tollu�ti�ing is tak�n from the current wark of J�'.�, Inc. on the stabilization engineerin�,� and from th�
1 yyS Stt•uctu� of�thc� R��ctstofrt� Cokt� Ol•�°jr Historic District, prepared by r�lpine
Archaealay�ical Cansultants, [nc, tor the �Vest E1k Lc�i�p Scenic Bytitiay and tunded in part by the Stat�
Histt�rical Fund:
The coke o��ns are t�f th� standarci ���ni..al "b��hi�e' patt�rn d��elupcd by cukiny, manufacturers
and cc�nstructed of special tirebrick. .-� dia;,ram uf a typical beehiti � ati cn is illustrated bv F�giu
t�. Each tloor measured 1? feet in diamttcr and cemsisted of tirebri�k laid tlat and sli�htiv
inclinzd to�card the frcmt, The dome-shapcd �•r•t��� n sat on a cvlindrical lin��j ���all, ri�in`� b feet
ab��� � the base and ce�nstructt�i of hricks �� ed��ed tc��4ard the funntl openiny� in the cent�r of the
r�a��£ knu�i n as the tru�rn��l. The trunntl. �� hich ser� ed as th� key stone af the arch, m�asured 1�
in.:hzs in diam�ter. The front ��f ea�h u� en c��ntain�d an arched c�penin`, m�asurin`�
a��rt�rimat�ly � feet h1 � f`c:t, int�� w hich �ti as set an irun d��e�r framc:. Ther� �ti as nu p�nnancnt
�i��ur; rath�;r, thc trunt ��penin`.: �� as 1����;�1 � bri�l.��� up anci dauh�d ��. ith mud w hen th� ��� �n �� a�
in operatian.
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The o� �ns tit�ere cc�nstructe�i in t�� banks, each evntainin`� tti� o ro�rs of u�,�ens set back t« back
and sli`htly offset. Bet�reen the o�ens �cere piers to support "I" beams carn�in<� the standard
��au�,,e rails along the top vf the o��r:ns. Clay and loam packed in the spaces bet���een the oti�ens
helped to insulate and stabilize them. This material has been vitrified by the intense heat trc�m
the o���ns into a solid, stone-like mass.
T'he beehi�e �ti�ens �ti�ere faced �4�ith stone retaining w•alls, constructed of lar`e blocks of hand-cut
stone from a local quarry south ��f the site. Historic photo� show that the masonry extended
alung the entire len��h and height af the o��ens, completely covering the beehi��e c�nstruction. A
16-foot-wide earthen wharf was built in front of each rotiv of o��ens, at a level 3 feet or more
abo��e the railroad tracks and about 3 feet belo�v the oven doors (Figure 7). This provided a
«�ork space for the mcn ti�ho pulled the coke out of the oti�ens and loaded it into the railroad cars
(Figttre <4).
From 19�9-1961, i�1id-Cantinent Coal and Coke Company reac;tivated a portion of the coking
facility, ha��in� moditied farty-ecen of the ovens with mas�nry block and c�ncrete. These oti�ens
are nut part of the tiational Historic District and are thus not included in the scope of work for
this project.
B. Write a brief history of the applicant organization including the mission of the
organization, a succinct overview of past projects that would indicate potential success
with the proposed project, and a concise list of potential lead participants in this project
(Grant Recipient Contact, Grant Administrator, Architect/Engineer, Contractors, other funders).
Discuss your long-term strategies for funding This category speaks to grant and
project management capacity (0-10 points):
Pitkin County has a coditied and demonstrated commitment to protect its historic assets. Accordin`, to
the Pitkin County Land Use Code (LUC):
It is the policti� of th�> Counh� that hista��ic and ar-chacolo�ical resourres that meet
nutional, stut��, or locu! crit��t-iu f�r {ristoric d�si�f��rtion u�ft� pr��s�n���d, pr�tc�ctc�d
nc�gl��ct. dt�struction or harnrfit! crlt��r�atio�t artd m�riritciinc�d.
T'he LC,'C (7-?0-10t)) further establishes a thrte-tiered system for reco�izin�, resources within Pitkin
C��unty: Th� Pitkin Countti Historic [nventory�, the Pitkin County� Historic Register, and the
Redstone Historic District. The latt�r �ti�as desi�,nated by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
in 1y80, after completion of an O.-�HP-compliant survey af th� area. The Redstane C�ke o�ens are
additionally listed on the tiational Rebister of Historic Ptaces, as a cantributin;� resource t� the
Redstone Historic District. Sinct 199-�, the District has been ste�� arded by the re�ulatory� and revie�i•
authority af the Redstone Historic Preser�ation Commission. In a�idition to the LL`C, the Redstone
`Iaster Plan ( l�)9?) c(c;arlti i�icntities Histori� Pres�r�atie�n amon�� its `zuals and ��utlines specitic
objecti�es tu this end.
In k�epin�,� ��ith tht pulicy establisheci in thc: LC.'C, Pitkin Cuunty has cc�mpleted the fo(la�vin;, rele`ant
histuric-presertiation projects:
• Stabilization of htio historic lime kilns in Thomas�ille, Colorado in �t�O�. ��ith tundin;, frc�m
the Culurado Department af Transpurtatiun Enhan�ement Grant Pru�,ram.
• Desianation of Redstone as a Preserve .-�nreric Contntttnit� in ?t)0� by First lad� Laura Bu�l�,
H�norarti Chair of the Pre��n e.-�merica [nitiati� e.
•.acyuisition of a�2�,04Q Preserve .�m�rira Grant t�� dt� el�,p an E�iucati��n and [nterpretati��n
Prc�� tor the R�d�tr�nz C��k� O�zns. Thi> �rt>jL�t i: �urr�ntl� uncl�r c��►itract and desi`,n, are
s�he�iul�d ti�r cumplctic�n in fall of ?�1�?�).
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:�cquisition of the historic Emma General Store. Stabilization R�habilitati�n currently in
planniny sta�es.
Key partners for the Redstone Coke O��ens Preser� atiun'Restoratic�n praject include:
• Pitkin Countti° ��'ill pro��ide Grant Administration and Proj�ct i�tana�ement.
Redstone Historical Societv (RHSI: A 501(c) 3 nanprotit organization dedicated tu on�oin�
historical research, education, and preser� ation effarts. The RHS is proti�idin� expertise and
historical documents far the Coke Ovens Stabilization project, and sen�es as a community liaison
on this project bet�veen Pitkin County and the local Redstone community. It was the RHS ���ho
ori�inally acquired the Redstone Coke O��ens from private awnership in 200� (with funding
fr�m the State Historical Fund), in ordtr t� sa�e them from development. They �vere then placed
under a conser� ation easement and donated to Pitkin County to stabilize and maintain.
• Pitkin Countv Histuric Preserti�atie�n Ot�ficer �vill pro�•ide project desi� and revietiv expertise.
• Aspen � 'alle�� Land Trust: Owns the Cuns�r� ation Easement under titi�hich the Coke Ovens
property is placed.
`�'est Elk Loop Scenic and Historic B��vav: Commissioned a 199� Stabilization r�ssessment by
of the Redstone Coke Oven Historic District from Alpine Archaeolo�ical Consultants, Inc.
(funded by the Colorado Histurical Society}. :�l�an� with the `t�'estern Colorado Interpretive
Assaciation, the Byw�ay collaborated ��ith Pitkin County in 2009 to apply f�r a� 113,000
National Scenic By�ti ay grant to fund the restoration of three of the Coke Oti to their circa
19�0 appearan�e. That application is currently under re��ie��• by� the Federal Hit�h�r�avs
Administration.
• Colorado Det�artment of Transportation: Has a�t arded Pitkin County a�?80,000 Transportatiun
Enhancement Grant to help fund the Redstone Cuke Oti�ens Preservation Pr�je�t (which will be
matched by Pitkin County �rith �70,000). These funds will be used tu match thuse a�varded bti
the State Hist�ri�al Fund.
• JVA, Inc.: Structural en4�interin�� tirm �ti ith brc�ad exp�rience in historic preserti ation in
Colorado. J`':� enginzered tht Thomas� illt Litn� I`ilns stabilizati�n pruject for Pitkin Count� in
?Q0� and has deti eloped the preliminary stru�tural plans and cast estimates for the Redstone
Coke O��en� pr�serti ati<�n. stabilization upun �� hich this application is based.
• The Colorad� Historic Preservation Oftice has �h��tn �uppurt f�r this project, in�ludin`� assistin4.*_
Jti':� titi ith locatin`� historical d��cuments.
• Blue:.�reen � Es�e Desi�,n: Firn�s resp�ctiti�ly d�si��nin;.; the Site �taster Plan and [nterpreti��
Pra�am for the Redstune Cokc; C)�tns Hist��ric District. This titiurk is tundeci by a Prt�s���
.���1at�ric•u ynant from the �ati�nal Park Str�i�c an�i �e�tiisorv Cuun�il on Histuri� Preszr�ati��il.
C. Provide a detailed description of the project, the origi�al materials involved (if
appiicable), and an in-depth review of the proposed treatment for the resource. Be
specific. If you have a Historic Structure or Archaeological Assessment that addresses yaur
project, you might want to include BRfEF excerpts of the HSA/AA in this poRion of your
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appiication. Indicate what products you will submit to show successful completion of the
project. If this is a Survey & Planning or Education project, describe in detail the intricacies of
the project, including what will be achieved, how it will be accomplished, which
properties/ideas will be addressed and the potential long-term impact on audiences. This
category indicates your knowledge of historic preservation approaches and techniques
as applied to your resource (0-30 points):
Treatments Proposed (check all that apply):
X Preservation focuses on the maintenance and repair of historic materials and retention
of a property's form as it has evolved over time. (Includes protection and stabilization)
❑ Rehabilitation acknowledges the need to alter or add to a historic property to meet
continuing or compatible, new uses while retaining the property's historic character.
X Restoration depicts a property at a particular period of time in its history, while removing
evidence of other periods.
❑ Reconstruction re-creates vanished or non-surviving portions of the property for
interpretive purposes based on documentary and/or physical evidence.
Oti er dzcadc:s full�ti;�in�� their closure in 19U9, the o� ens �vere stripped of many valuable materials. The
railroad �ti�as pulled up and ston�s remo��ed from the retainin� �vall, allo��•ing it to crumble and expose the
intricate handi�cork of those skilled masuns of decades before. Trees and shrubs took root and bore in
among the brickr��•ork. Today the structures are in serious disrepair, their sur��ival ��reatly threatened by
decades of misuse. ve��etati��e encroachment, and harsh natural elements (Figure 9). Other structures
related to coking at Redstone ha��e been lost and thus the ovens are the last, best elements of the industry
���hich gati�e birth to the tou�n of Redstone.
[n 199�, the Crystal River Chapter ot the �t�'est Elk Loop Scenic Byti��ay hired alpine Archaeolo`�ica]
Cansultants (�tontrose, CO) to cunduct a profzssional real estate appraisal of the property and a
professional archaeolo�,,ical surtiey stabilization assessment af the oti�ens. This report included histori�
research related t� thz sitt and the u� ens, as �� ell as recommendations for their stabilization. These
recommendatiuns inclueied: 1) comprehensi� e stabil izatiun of the front rvti�� of o� combined �ti�ith ?)
an enhanced interpretati�.e di�play dzat could in�lud� �) resturati��n of three o��ens. (See Attachment A.
R��commt�ncicuions sectiun c�t�the .asscssment). It is important tu n�te that �ce are currently in the desi�m
phase of an interpreti�e ciisplay pro�,ram fur the ovens (funded by a Presfrl�E>.-tmt>�•ica �nant from the
Department of th� [nterior) an�i ha��e submitted our application for National Scenic By�ti ay ��rant funds to
co�er the resturation ofthree ovens. State Historical Fund monies to stabilize the ?7 must-intact ���ens
on the front roti� �t�ill cc�mplete this three-pron�,e�i approach to preser��ing the o��ens, as recommended by
the 199� assessment.
[n ?OQ7, Pitkin Count�� hired JV.�. [nc. tt� further deti elup these recummendations intc� �ti�orkin�,�
construction dra���in�,,s an�i spe�iticatic�ns. J�'.a has examined the o��ens in detail and has pertormeci
e�tensi� e hist�ri� rescarch in conc�rt �� ith the RHS to le��ate photos, dra�ti�in��s, or other infortnatiun tu
hzlp illustrate the oti en desi`,n an�i constructi�m. This search in�luded area libraries and buildin`�
d�partment�, the Col��rad� Hist�?ri�al Svcietc an�i Den� er Library archi` es, the Bessemer Hist��rical
Societv, and re�ie��� of numerc�us �ublications d�alin�; «ith CF�I, cokin�,: techn��l�`�v, and cunstructi��n
technie�ues f�r b�ehi�e cuk� u�en�. Jl'.� ha� ciLli<<reci tc� Pitkin Ce�unt� draft dra�vin�=s and
�pe:citi�ations illustratin�, the prc�pu5ed scope of «��rk and the treatments for presen�ation and restc�ratsrn
�cork. .�tter reti i��� b� tht C��luraeit� D��artm�nt �,f Transpe�rtati��n. Culurad�� Hist��rical Sucietv, and
��th�r stakeh��ld�r�, these plans G� ill be used t�� dir«t �rc:ser� atic�n anc� r�st��rati�m treatments.
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l.'ltimately, t�ec� treatment approaches u�ill be applieci tu the cake o��ens: ( I) R�sturatian (in a sin��le
phase) and (?} Preserti�ation (in ttiti�a phases). Three a�ens �vill be restored� tv illustrate the historic
contiguration and use of the ovens for the ��isitin�� public. For the majority of the ovens, Preser��atian
{ Stabilization} techniques �� ill be employed tu pre� ent further loss of historic fabrie; from deteriaration
resulting from exposure to the elements.
Treatment options w�ere chosen only after careful consideration of the site's history, sijnificance, and
possible uses. The o��ens, by their nature. are not suitable for human occupation. "I'he histaric use,
convertin`� coal to cc�ke, is still carried on taday in ��arious parts of the ���orld, but not in Col�rado. Thus.
there are n� feasible treatments which would return the ovens tu their original use or adapti��ely reuse
them as habitable structures. Considerin� this, the treatment options are limited to Preservation and
Resturation. �t�"ithin those options, the driti�in� factor was the need to treat the ovens to stup their rapid
deteriorati�n. The distincti��e materials and features that can��ey the o��en's historical si�iticance
generally remain intact, thus preser��ation is an apprc�priate treatment. Howe��er, certain important
features of the o�ens are entirely� missin�. Restoration (not a part of the scape of � application) ���ill
re-create thesz missin�,� element� on a few� ovens for interpreti��e purposes. Our SHF grant request
addresses only the Preservatian trr;atment which, du� to limits on SHF grant funding, �.vill be phaseci oti�er
t�vo application cycles.
T«�o basic stabilization apprc�aches will be taken over tu�o separate phases (see Attachment B,
presentation by JVA on planned stabilization treatments}: The approach taken for any oven depends on
the estent of the deterioration of its crown.
• Phase 1,"T�,ve A" o��ens ha��e most of the o��en crotivn remainin�_, all��vin� stabilization to
include rebuilding of cro�vn arch, tunnel openin� jambs, and trunnel. y
• Phase 2."T��pe B" ocens have si�iticant portions of the o��en crown missin�. Thus, stabilization
will ee�nsist primarily of buildiny uut the e�istin`� crow�n tu a stabilizing arch configuration.
This applicatiun is tu fund Phase l, "Typ� A" Stabilization onlv. These ovens ar� in the best conditiun,
and thus it i� important to stabilize them before th�y dct�riorate further into "Type B." Preliminary c�st
estimates put this phase of the project at costing close to �??,000 per oven (,not includin� fees and
archaeolo�i�al consultin� costs?. By combinin�, a SHF grant w�ith funds and funds already ati��arded by
the C�lurado Department of Transportatiun (�?�t).1)OO plus �7(?,Ot)0 match), we will be able to stabilize
t�venty-se��en "Type A" o�•ens.
Please Lote: .-�s shown in the d�tailtd projz�t bu�i�,et b�loti�•, the preliminary cost estimat� from J�".�.
Inc. includes a I�° o Contingency as ��ell as a S 1.�)9 % Escalation cost per o� en. The Cortting��ncr is to
cuver c�nfof•��s��tlji prc�jt�c.�t acri� iri��s n��t in�lud�;�i in th� �unc,nt specitications and scupe of � Thc:
Es�ulcitio�i is to en�er untort�s��t�rt ir�cr-t�crsts in c,�vsts uf work already planned. Both numbers are
included bc�aus� th�se are pretiminary� �stimatc.s ti�r preiiminary plans (plans will be tinalized in
summer of ?�09 after m�etin��s w ith CDOT ana uth�r stakehol�i�rs), and bc;cause �.�ruundbreakin`� i� n«t
schedul�d to be�,�in until summ�r of ?01(). Prices and Scupe may �han�e in this time, h�nce the
provisiuns fur increased hud�,��t. .-�s pl�ns are tinaliztci. thc: co�t estimatc: will al�e� he Yinalired --- likelti
increasin�� lin� itim amuunt� anci dc;creasin�� e�calati�?n an�{ cuntingency am��unts.
T�pe .� Stahililati��n �tiill in�lud�:
• Rem��� al ��f encr��achin�; � e`�etatiun Frc m in, at«p, anci arc�und c��. e«s
'.-�n applicatiun ti}r �atiunal Se�ni� $���a� `�aclt fun�iin�� tur th� rest��rati��n ��t�threc: ��>kc; o�cns i�
�urrentiv in re�ic:�y h� the Federal Hi�h�tiavs .'��iministrati��n.
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� Sal��a�.;e or' usabit brick and stone
• Reproduction of non-standard masonry shapes and steel fabrications
• Reconstruction and repair of the arch, cro�ti�n, trunnel, and liner wall tU hisrorical dimensions tu
prevent brick failure and safety hazards.
• Repair and Pointin�,, of masonry• and joints.
• Rc;pair and Repia�ement af a purti��n uf the stone retainin� �z�all al�n�� the frunt of the ocens
• �'e`,etation Remu��al, Backtill, and Re-seedin�„ to pre��ent fuRher erosion of brick and structural
underminin�� ofthe o��ens.
The Secretary of Interior's Standards far Historic Presertiation ha��e been folloc��ed in de��eloping the
treatments. Specitically, histuric fabric ���ill be retained �ti•herever possible and repair materials and
techniques ���ill be con�istent �vith historic materials and practices. For erample. �L�here deteriorated
brick requires repair, a ne�ti� � and materially compatible fire brick is available and tivill be used.
Because this tirebrick tivill not be heated by cakin�� as the existin� bricks �ti�ere, the netiv element will be
readily distin�Tuishable upon cluse inspection. (n all cases, the distinctive masonry and stone materials
���ill be retained as is consist�nt tivith stabilization needs.
D. Expiain why it is urgent to complete the work in your application NOW and how you
will maintain/protect the building in the future. You might address the condition of the
resource{s) and potential threats, partnerships or project conditions that are in place now but
might dissolve in the future, or the natural conclusion of a multi-phased project or some other
reason. This category explores why this project is urgent and how you witl protect the
resource in the future (0-15 points):
Pitkin County has been a�i•ard�d a�?80,000 Transportatian Enhancement grant (tichich we ���ill match at
?0°0 �tiith �70,000} from the Coloraciu Department of Transportatiun for the Coke Ovens stabilization
project. This v,rant cti�ill go uncier contract in the summer of ?OU9, �vith funds tu be spent during the ?O10
and ?O l 1 c��nstruction seas��ns. The tim�line and scope of the CDOT ��rant �vork o� erlap eractly �ti ith
those af this State Historical Fun�i grant proposal anci, as a result, �ti�iil allow us to use the CDOT grant
and match tu fultill the matchin_� requirement uf a SHF ��rant. [f ���e were to pustpone our SHF �
application tu a later datc;, it is likely «�e titioulci n«t ha�e the nccessary cash mat�:hin�,� funds available.
�1oreu� er, �ti � may� be atiti ard�d a ti atiunal S�enic By1ti av ��rant ( currently under re� iztiv by the Federal
Hi��h�tia�s :�dministrati��n) tu fund the restorati��n treatment. That ���ork �ti alsc� be�,�in in the ?O10
tiela s�nson, alic��iin� us tc� ce �ta`zin�„ c��nstruction administration, and project mana;
bet�c the ttivo treatments, thus si�iticantly reducin`� costs and administrati�e complications.
Curr�ntly. Pitkin County is usin�� Pi•E�s�����e .�nr��ricci �,�rant funcis to fund thc develupment of a site mastc:r
plan and intcrpretive si`rna`�e pro`,ram ti�r thc; Coke Ocens site. The master plan �cill �uide lon�-term
maintenan�e plannin�,� for th� �itc, u hich �ti�ill inclucic: closelti munitorin�,� the candition of murtar and
brick��ork, rz-pointin�, as n�edc;c�, and ��ill cuntinue to contro( ti�e��etati�•e `ro«�th tu keep roots from re-
�stablishin�� am��n�� the brick �cc,rk. The si`ma�,_� pro�zram, alon�,, ti4�ith a visit��r-ti site desi�. ��ill
alsu clearlc illustrate thc �alut ��f this histe�ric re���urce to the �e�mmunity, thereby discoura�,,in�
��an�ialism anci encoura�,in�, communitr vwn�rship, ���hi(e als�� directin�,, ��isikor trattic in a w�av that buth
hi`zhli`;hts pr��tects the c�� tn�.
Ea�h �tieek anuther brick ��r t�tv is ti�und in fr��nt ��t�thc: ��ticzls, fal(zn trom �tiher� it «as place�i a c�ntlir�
a`��� h� that �ii�trs� �ultur� ��f�t�}n�mas«n�. Ea�h fa11Ln bricl. pl�a�is ti�ith us, t�il� us that thc cc>ke ���c:n�.
belon�yin�, t�� all ��f us, sh��u1J bc; pres�r�c;ci fr��m this sl���� and st�a�iy demise. Thi; prc�jc;ct ��ill do m��re
than pr«tect th<; t��ens trc�in c��llap;c: It ��ill h��f�il� il(u�tratz th� histe>r� ��f ��ur r�`�i��n and declare it�
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releti�ance today. It �ti�ill shine as an e�camplz to ath�r communities on ha�ti tu use designation,
conservati�n easzments, and k�en historic pres�;rvation to presen�e their �wn herita`,e. It will cantinue tu
w�ati�e Cul�3rado's histor� around our visiturs a�l�i our children.
E. Teil us how/why the community supports and benefits from this project. Things you
might note are:
• Money raised localiy for cash match
• Past phases of the project that were successful
• Partnerships developed or encouraged by the project
• Ways in which the project wi11 educate and inform the public
• Benefits to minorities or under-represented cultures or communities
• Positive effects on the local economy, tourism or revitalization effarts
• Public awareness of the benefits of historic preservation
• Letters of support, no more than 2 months ald, attached to this application
• Past and future investments in the project, including long-range plans.
• Preservation wark ar activities that would not otherwise be accomplished without the
grant award
This category shows the overafl benefit of the project to the community (0-10 points):
This project w ill pres�r� e, for future generatians, structures that ha�,�e made a si�iticant contribution to
the history of Redstone, the Crystal Ricer Valley, and Coloradu. They will be a si�ificant educational
asset for school-ag�d children for generations t� come, and a valuable point-of-interest to area visitors.
`Vell-maintained and prvtected o��ens, along with interpretive si�age {currently in the desi� phase via a
Pres��n•e .-�m�.�ricc� Granr) tivill enc�ura�e interested visitars not only to erplore the Coke Ovens site, but
also to cros� the brid`�e and cisit Redstone, thereby benefiting the tocal economy as well. By preserving
and showcasing this valuable histuri� treasure, u�e sustain our community's ability to continue to protect
our herita�e for years tu come.
F. Explain how this project uses historic preservation methods that contribute to a more
sustainable future far our environment. This category indicates the importance of
preservation and sustainability to the project. (0-10 points):
The Redstune Cake O� ens ��ere fueled by the cual they prucessed. The coal was raked by hand from
rail cars into the otiens and cooked for ?-� hours. Gaseous impurities (including naphtha, toluene.
ammunia, and sulfur) �� �re emitt�d from the o� ens into the open air and breathe�i by the cokers and
pcuple uf Recist��ne (F�igurc� 1 �?� T��day� u e are much more a�� are uf th� dan`�ers pused by untiltcreci
emissic�n�, and w� are ahle tu proeiuce a�ke in a m��re ener��v and labor-cftici�nt mannc:r. :�n
int�rprc;ti�, e pan�l un the u� ens ( tuna�d by Pitkin Caunty and a Pr�s��r� �� :�nt��ri��u yrant frum the US
Departmtnt ot� the Interi��r) �ti ili di:��uss th� ���l.in`� prucess �na it; relation�hip t�} th� h�alth uf the area.
The int�rpr�titi e mcssa`.;e tit ill alsc� di�cus; th� � alut uf preser� in�� slices uf uur past, s�� �t � �an sce hu��
uur actitiitics ana resour�cs ha�� ���71��d ����r tht y�ars. On�c th� Coke O�ens proje�t has been
���mpltt«i. Pitkin C��unri and it� partners ti�ill �r���ia� c�clic maintenance t�� �ustain the: stabilizeei
cultural rts��ur�e� so that thc: ��iucati�mal �aluc they r�present titiill be enj��ticd b� tuture `�encrati��n� uf
l��cal citizens anei � isitors alike.
G. Write a detailed outline of the work you propose to accomplish in this grant — also
called a SCOPE OF WORK. This should be in outline form and on its own paqe. If awarded,
your scope af work becomes part of your SHF grant contr�ct and directs your project. This
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category indicates your knowfedge of the work that needs to be done. It should reflect
the information you provided in Section B(0-10 points):
H. Write a project BUDGET that correlates to the generaf categories in the SCOPE OF
WORK. Attach bids/estimates or an explanation of how you determined your costs to the
BUDGET. The budget may include additional items not found in the Scope of Work such as
contingency, contractor overhead and profit, grants administration and general conditions.
This category demonstrates proper planning and shows that you will be a responsible
steward of public monies. (0-10 poin#s)
FYI:
Archaeological Considerations: Every project that involves ground disturbance in the
vicinity of a historic property must include an archaeological monitoring component unless
informed otherwise by the State Historical Fund staff archaeologist. Failure to include
archaeological considerations in your planning will affect your ability to obtain funding from this
program. For more information contact the State Historical Fund staff archaeologist, Tom Carr,
at (303) 866-3498.
Cash Match: An actual money or accounting transaction must take place (not a donation of
time or materials) in order for expenses to be considered cash match. Cash match is
calculated as a percentage af the project total, not the grant request amount. Cash match is
calculated in the following way: for a$100,000 project for which an applicant is able to provide
25% cash match, the grant request would be $75,000 and the cash match would be $25,000.
Work that is not eligible for a State Historical Fund grant cannot be used as cash match.
Contingency: Contingency is recammended for Acquisition and Development projects and
can be used only to pay for unexpected conditions or increase in the cost of contracted Scope
of Work items. Contingency must be shared between requested grant funds and the cash
match per the cash match-to-grant ratio proposed for the project.
Contractor Overhead and General Conditions: These costs should not exceed industry
standards, or they may affect your ability to obtain funding from this program.
Grants Administration: Grants administration should be limited to no more than 15% of the
total project costs. It is recommended that these expenses be included as cash match, not as
a grant request.
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ti �,�� � :�PPLIt :.�.`.,T: Pitkin Count��
ti:�.ti� OF PRC�JECT: Redscone Coke Oven Preser� Proiect: Phase 1
PRC)jECT � (Leab-e blank}
SCOPE OF V�+'ORK
I. Backfill
A Remo��� all vegetation and o baniL materials from around exterior and on top of aven out
to retaining w
B. Remo��e soil a minimum of 12" dzep along o��en/eYisting soil interfac� to espose brick
subject to moisture damage.
C Do not remoti�e pa bin� except a-here loase or decomposed.
D. Grind anv stumps an or near a��ens to 6" beloa escisting grade and apply herbicide.
E. r�tter specitied intermediate steps are complete �r sequence, backfill with on-site or nati�-e
soils on top of oven and do�n to retaining w-all between o�ens.
F. Top �" shall be topsoil or equivalent amenable to �roaTh of native grasses.
G. Soil to e�ctznd -�" above top of trunnel and slape at 1:1 doun to reconstructed retainin�
w-all
�-L Install erosion control bl�nket on all sloping soil faces
I. PlantlSeed uzth nati�e grasses.
II. Oven Floor
A Remove soil, ve�etation, rocks, and ather foreign materials daa-n to 6" belo�• original
floor tiles where floor tiles esist in interior.
B. Clear soils, rocks and brick at tunnel opening from front of oven to retaining aall doa-n co
original floor (evel.
C. Salvage usable brick and stane.
D. After specifiea intermediate steps are complete per sequencin�, backfill.
E. ti��ere floor tiles exut, clean and lea��e e�cposed
III. Retainin� V� all
A. Restack existin� stones; fullr� bed in nea� mortar
B. Add new- stone to match e�cisting across azdth of original tunnel opening.
G Step stone up at l:l slope m:isimum from each side to a terminal hei�ht equal to top of
liner a-all elevation beta-een acens; fullv bed stones in mortar.
D. Batter front at wall.
I�'. EYisting �I�isonn�
A. Clean exposed e�cterior masonry anc� j<,ints of all loose matzrial.
B. C1ean and remo��e e�cterior parr�in�.
C Point all cracks �reaterthan'.�+" aide insicie and outside.
D. Point all eYposed joints on eYterior.
E. Remove deteriorated brick an�i repair uith brick bats.
F. R�mo�-e deteriorat�d brick, clean �ith mild a�id a ana prime lo���est 16" of intzrior
lin�r �-all.
G. Intill dzt�riorated areas � shot, rete rt�it�hin� calor of esitin� ti•itrified bri�ks.
�-i. Buil.i shat�retz out ?" minimum be� esistin� fa�e c>t brick and �am 1?" minimum
pa�t ���terior�+ted areas.
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�'. Tunne( C�penin� Jambs
:�. R�moti deteriorated brick at jarnbs.
B. Remo� detritus and soil doRn to solic� toundation bricklstone.
C Rebuil� jarnbs usin� salv a�ed jamb blocks i� ati�ailable or nea° stanc��rd brick on eYistin�
foundation.
D. Rebuild to top of liner w-all.
E. Full�� bed all brick in ne� mortar.
L'I. Crow�n Arc:h
A Remo��e deteriorated brick
B. Rebuilc� sin�le ro�-lock arch
C. Infill between an:h and �Yisting masonn� u nea� or salvaged brick
D. �lissin� seat rin� blocl�s may be replaceci c��th standard brick cut to match original or
salva�ed seat ring brick
E. Fully� bed all brick in neu- mortar.
�'II. Trunnel
A
B.
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Remo��e deteriorated brick.
C�ean and point joints
�.�'here specified, cast missing portion of trunnel back aith cast-in-place concrete matching
color and original dimensions.
Install nea steel cap o��er trunnel opening.
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Backfill
Oven Fioor
Retaining Wall
Existing
Masonry
Tunnel Opening
Jambs
PROJECT BUDGET
GRANT CASH
REQUEST MATCH
49.20% 50.80°l0
Seeding $199 $206
Top Soil �744 �768
Ciear and Grub $2,7go $2,88�
Haul off $7,572 $7,818
Durnp Fee $3,268 $3,374
Erosion Control Bianket $1,488 $1,536
Straw Log $1,993 �2,057
Vehicle Tracking Pad $106 �110
Rough Grading $345 $357
Site Cut $2,829 �2
Site Fiii (Exterior) $731 �754
Import Fill (Exterior} ' $5,114 �5.281
Clear and Grub �1,953 $2,016
Import Fill (Interior -
Decomposed Granite) �2.551 $2,633
Restack Stone Wail $11,305 $11,672
New Stone Wali �31,085 $32,095
Clean Masonry �4,025 $4,156
Repoint Existing Brick $7,001 $7,228
Remove and Replace w!
"bats" (20% of Exposed} � 3 � 879
Point Cracks �1,076 $4,005
Clean Interior $2,683 $1,111
Shotcrete l.iner (intenor) �31,882 $2,771
$32.918
Replace Deteriorated Brick
Jambs
Crown Arch
Replace Deteriorated Br�ck
Arch and Infill Brick
Trunnei
Cast Trunnel Infiii
Clean Masonry
Repoint Existirg Brick
Trunnel Cap
Gene�al
Conditions
SUBTOTAL A
Perfarmance Bond (2°�� af
SUBTOTAL A}
�1,594
$11,663
$1,594
$19.2d9
�2.657
�66
�120
$1,661
�19,581
$182,764
�3.655
$1,646
$12,043
$1,646
�19,833
�2,743
�69
�123
$1,715
�20,216
$188,702
$3.77�3
PROJECT
TOTAL
$405
�1,512
�5,670
� 15, 390
$6,642
$3,024
�4,050
$216
$702
$5,751
� 1,485
�10,395
�3,969
�5,1$4
�22,977
�63,180
�8,181
$14,229
�7,884
$2,187
�5.454
�64,800
$3,240
�23,706
$3,240
$39,042
�5,400
$135
�243
�3.375
�39.798
$371,466
$7,429
TOTAL
PER OVEN
�15
$56
�210
�570
$246
$112
$150
$8
�26
�213
$55
�385
$147
�192
$851
$2,340
$303
$527
�292
$81
�202
$2,400
$120
$878
�120
$1, 446
�20d
�5
$9
�125
$1,474
$13,758
�275
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SUBTOTA� B
Constructian
Administratio�
(ZO%)
Buiiding Permit
8 Fees
Water/Sewer
Tap Fees
Gas/Electricai
Tap Fees
Street CuUPatch
Fees
Storm Drainage
Fees
Archaeological
Co�sultant
General Liability Insurance
(1 °!o of SUBTOTAL A)
General Contractor Fee
{8°l0 of SUBTOTAL A)
Contingency (15°'0 of
SUBTOTAL A)
Price Escaiation
PROJECT TOTALS
�1,828 �1,887 �3,715 �138
$14,621 �15,096 �29�717 �1,101
�27,414 $28,306 �55,72d �2,064
$14,573 $15,048 $29,619 �1,097
�244,855 $252,811 $49?,666 18,433
$48,970 $50,563
$251 �249
�251 �249
$99,533 $3,687
�500 �500
�500 �500
�251 �249
�251 �249
$251 $249
$4920 $5080
$500 $500
�SOQ $500
�500 �500
�10,000 $1,000
• Round alf numbers fo the nearest whole doliars. For example, $145 not $944.72.
• The tota/s on this page rnust match the totals you provided on page 4.
• Line items must be broken out based on the overall grant request to cash match ratio
(i.e., 75% to 25%), unless funding is dedicated to specific line items.
• Budget amounts that appear to be too high or too low may resuit in a lowe� score.
• Mileage is $. 50 per mile for 2-wheel drive and �.53 per mr/e for 4-wheel drive vehicles;
$7 for breakfast, $11 for lunch and $18 for dinner; $80 per day for lodging
This budget is derived from
(check ali that apply): ❑ Attached bids (derived from construction documents ;
detailing the specific scope of work)
X Attached proposals (estimates of cost for the general
scope from consultants, contractors, etc.)
Attachment C(stabilization cost estimates� and
Attachment D(quotes for Archaeoloqica/ consu/tinq)
❑ Other (explain):
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into consideratian. See the example attached. This category shows that you have fully
considered how to adequately plan your project for completion within the 24-month
completion deadtine and that you are including SHF staff when planning your project (0-
5 points):
Grant A�ti•ard '
Contract «�ith State Historical Fund '
Publicize RFP for Contractors
Proposals Due
Contract with Contractars
Acquire Necessary Permits
"Ty�pe :4" Stabilization VVork Begins
"Type A" Stabilization VtW�rk Complete
Final Rzport Submitted to SHF
Application Checklist:
August 1, 2009
September 30, 2009
November 2. 2009
December 1, 2009
January 8, 2410
January - �larch ?O10
April 1, 2010 (or sno���melt}
December l, 2010
December 31, 2d10
� Original, Completed Application with seven (7) copies
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�-�'Floor plans, if applicable
�;.-rClear, readable copies of photographs with captions showing what the
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applicable
�Current (no more than two months old) letters of support.
v If this is a large-scale archaeological investigation, attach a research
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['�;DEti OF aTT:�CH�IE�TS
1. FIGliRES
?. ATTACHtitE�T A:
Excerpt frum the Stabilization �ssessment of the Redstune Coke Oven Historic
District, Pitkin Countv, Colorado, as written bv �lpine �rchaeol��,.:ical
Cansultants, Inc.
3. ATTACH�tE�;T B:
Redstc�ne C�ke Oti�ens Stabilization Po�cerPoint by JVA, Inc.
�. ATTACH�%1EtiT C:
Preliminary� Cost Estimate by J`'r�, Inc. for Ty�pe A Stabilizatiuil
5. ATTACH�IENT D:
Archaeological Cansulting quc�t�s
6. ATTACH�tEtiT E:
D��cuments of support
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RD (leftl and the REDSTONE LYN (ri h�t
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Louis C. .�icClure c. 19U0-19'U; from the Denver Public Library T�'�stern History Collertion;
Call numbers MCC2507 and X13141
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STABILIZATION ASS�SSNiENT OF THE
RCDSTONE COKI: OV�N
HISTf�RIC DISTRICI' (SPT451)
PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
by
Susa❑ M. Chandle� and Diane M. Perry
Alpirte Archaeological Consultants, Inc.
P.O. Box 2Q7�
Montrase, Colarado 81402
(970) 249-6761
Prepared for
West Elk Loop Scenic Byway
Crystal River Chapter
0�20 Redstone Blvd.
Redstane, Colorado 81623
(970) 963-1�87
Funded by the
State Historical Fund
Cala�ado Historical Society
Project #95-M3-36
(Purchase Order I�fo. E0609)
Septembec 1995
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remaved by professional tree removers.
Althou�h the mature stands of shrubs and deciduous and conifer trees in the western rows
of ovens are undoubtedly causing root damage, these ovens are not amenable to interpretation and
have suffered the delibcrate destruction of their roofs. It is recommended that no action be taken
at those ovens.
Trash Rentovul
Trash, primarily beer cans and bottles, is present in several of the ovens, and the area between
the highway and the ovens is littered with debris. Use of the altered ovens as sites for drinking
parties is p�srticularly eviden� The avens north of the stable road in�the front row are targer, because
of having been cleaned of fili, and some contain histortc irash, inciuding pipes, other pieces of inetal,
and Iumber. Oven 42 contains a hand-made bed Erame.
At1 foreign materiais should be removed from the ovens. A trash receptacie shouid be
pcavided near the parking area so that visitors to the site can properly dispose of their litter. The
ovens should also be monitored and cleaned on a regutar basis, and steps should be taken to prevent
use of the ovens as drinking party raoms.
Scrap metal and otber debris, probably related to the last coking operation at the site, is
stored between the [wo banks of ovens (Figure 26}. This is unsightly and should be removed.
Likewise, the "Horse Stables" sign and gate shouid be removed from the Redstone Coke Oven
Historic District (Figure 27). These signs detract from the historic site.
RECOMNIENDATIONS
Most of the dama�e to the Redstone coke ovens resulted from dismantling their retaining
walls and door frames, razing them, deliberate destroying the top domes, or building roads through
them. Little natural deterioration has taken pIace. That which has occurred consists of vegetation
growth and erosion of masonry and mortar. Indeed, some of the loose and displaced masonry that
appears to be the result of erosion may have been intensi�ed by human actions, such as removal of
bricics for souvenirs. Unless their desiruction is hastened by human actions, however, the majority
of the ovens should persist for many years to come.
A combination of approaches should be taken to preserve the Redstone Cake Oven Historic
District. We recammend a program of comprehensive stabilization of the frant row of ovens,
combined with an enhanced interpretative display that could include restoration of Ovens 45-47. In
general, the conciition of the front row of ovens is such that stabilizatian can be accomp(ished safeiy
and with excellent resuits. Ii is recommended that no stabilization be performed on the western rows
of ovens nor on the a(tered ovens,
Camprehensive stabilization is recommended for the front row of ovens to arrest structural
deterioration and to promote their long-term preservation. Comprehensive stabilization would treat
all of the problem areas identified in this stabilization assessment report. Stabilization activities would
inciude ve�etati�n removal, backfilling, repointing, relayin�, and covering ex�osed do�nes with a
mortar shell. Costs are estimated to be in the $30,000 to $40,Q00 cange for all fieldwork,
photographic documentatian, and reporting.
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It is imgerative that funds also be budgeted for the ongaing and tong-term monitoring and
maintenance of the coke ovens to take care af problems and vanda[ism as they occur. For example,
vegetation remaval from the overts on a resular basis is critical, as is general weed control and trash
collection. Phatographs of individual ovens taken after stabili is cocnp[eted will provide
documentation of the stable condition of each oven and will enable monitoring of the ovens'
condition through time so changes in structural integrity can be identiFed and necessary remeclial
steps can be taken in a timely fashion.
Interpretation of the site should be enhanced. At preseat, site iaterpretation is limited to a
plaque in front af Oven 2I that evidently predates the alteration and reuse of the ovens in 1959-61.
(Figure 28). No information about the coke ovens is provided at the historic museum in town.
Additional signs and dispiays of historic photographs are recommended, as is some sort af display
shelter. Interpretation of the site shouid also be expanded to incl�de a comparison of the historic
ovens with the more recent cinder block ovens. We noted during our fieldwork that the incentive
for travellers to pull off and view the ovens seemed to be the presence of other tourists. � A nice
parking area and display would probabiy provide a similar incentive.
Restoration woufd entail rebuilding the coke ovens to their original appearance. Though not
considered to be either feasibie or desirable for the entire site, it is suggested that restoration of a
small portioa of the coke ovens woufd be a vaIuable interpretive asset. Even with improved
interprecive signs and phatographs, it is dif�cult for visitors to envision the origina! appearance and
operation af the coke ovens when viewing only the interior beehive nrchitectvre that is currently
exposed. r1n attractive and edueatianal display could be created by reconstructiag a poriion of the
stone retaining wall to its ori�ina{ height, adding door frames tQ the affected oven(s), and restoring
the wharf in front of the oven. Adding a torry car to the top and a raiiroad car in the front wouId
make the exhibit complete. The cost oE restoration would degend on the size of the area to be
restored and the cost of obtaining railroad cars.
The best candidates for restoration are thought to be the northernmost ovens. These ovens
are in poor condition; they are iackins their tops and are overgrown with large cottonwoods.
Although the beehive ovens themselves could probably be reconstructed, praviding that the proper
firebricic and original pattern could be found, it would be easier and less expensive to simply encase
the ruined ovens with the outside retaining wall and prevcnt visitors from looking inside by having
the door bricked up as though the oven were in operation. it should be possible to salvage a
sufFcieat amaunt of the ori�inal quarried stane blocks for the retaining wall from out-of-contexi
positions on site, particularly if the wali selected to be rebuilt is partly intact, as is the case near
Ovens -l5 and 46.
No stabilization is recommended tor the western rows of coke ovens for the following reasons:
Comprehensive stabilizatian of these ovens would be prohibitiveiy
expensive and would entaii �xtensive tree removal and hackfilling.
?. The ovens are not visible from the highway, and tourists who stop at
the site are unlikely to wa(k beyond the froht row of ovens visit them.
I�fost of the wcstern ovens have no tops. Because Eittle masonry is expased,
they are fairly stable in their current ruined condition.
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Figure 28. Interpretive monument and p[aque provided by Mid-Conunent
Coa( and Coke Company in the late 1950s. Ovens 20-?3 are
visible in the background. View west from parking area.
The lcxt from tiic plaque is ceproduced below:
REDSTOME COKE OVENS
THESE "BEENIV£' OVENS WEAE CONSTRUCTED 1N THE LATE 1890'S TO CAABONiZE OF "CQKE" COAI.
btlNED IN COAL BASIN FOfi THE COLOAADO FUEL ANO IRON COMPANY. A NARROW-GAUGE RAILAOAD.
APPROi(IMATELY 12 (WILES LONG (RE;MOVED IN 1941), BROUGHT T�1E COAL DOWN GRAOES EXC�EDfNG 4%
FROM THE MINE TO REDST�NE. TOTAL COAI. PRODUCTION WAS t.t MILLION 7CNS. THE COKE MADE AT
TFtESE OVENS WAS THEN SHIPPED TO PUE8L0 BY WAY OF THE STANDARO GAUGE CRYSTAL RIVEA RAILROAD.
CFd�I DISCONTINUED COKING OPERATIONS IN t5Qe.
COKE tS MADE WHEN SPECIAL CQAIS AAE HEATED TO DRIVE OFF VOLATILE MATTER AND MOISTURE
IN THE ABSENCE OF OXYGEN. COAL WAS CNARGED INTO THESE OVENS FROM THE TQP AND A�fER
CHARGING THE OVENS WEAE SEALED FOR 48 HOUAS O(CEPT FOR A SMALL AMOUNT �F AIR WHICH WAS
AOti11TTED TO SUPPORT ENOUGH COMBUSTION TO 1AAtNTA1N A COKING TEIIAPEAATURE. AS THE FINiSNED
COKE �YAS WITHDRAWN FROM TNE CVENS IT WAS QUENCFiED W1TH WATER TO PREVEM FURTHER
COMBUSTION.
THE PRESENT COAL MINE OPEr7ATiONS WERE BEGUN !N 1956 BY MID-CONTtNENT COAL AND COKE
CQMPANY. OUfi PRO�UCTION OF PFE�AtUM QtJAIIN COKING COAL IS SNIPPED TO STEEL MIILS WHERE !T
!S BIENDED WITH OTHER COA�S PAIOR TO COKiNG IN MOOERN "SLOT TYPE' COKE OVEh1S.
PIEASE DO NOT � RESPASS OR REMOVE ANY MATERIAL
THANK YOU
MID•CONTINENT COAL ANO COKE COMPANY
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Redstone Coke Ovens
Stabilization
September 12, 2008
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pro}�F �3isciissi� b�r Pitl�in Gounty Re�res�nta�ive
Crystal Yates-Wh�te
Pitkm County Lar,� Nlana,c,er
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53t} E. AA�in St.
Suite 8GM
Aspen_ CO 8"61'
Redstone Coke Ovens Stabiiization
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ir►troduc�ian
• JVA , tncurparated is a cansutting company praviding structural
arul civiC engine�ing setvices to private and pubtic cEienfs
#uqughaut �ara�� �rtd the US.
• We have'b�en h�e�d by Pittcin County to provide �vnstr�cbon
drawing,s and s�e�cations for the stabilizafion and restoration of
the Coke Ovens.
• We ha� assessecf the orren c.c�diti�r►,s and dev�toped a set of
� draft ptai�s a�3 specif�Cations. These doeuments are being
reviewed by stakehoide�s.
• These docurrtents will be finalized ta inet3rpowate comments from
atl stakehc,tc�er5 over the next severat months.
• Biddirig is pro�ecieci for late summer 2008. Construction is
qrojecfi"ed ta beg�n in Spring 2tMf}.
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C�cr`a�s
• Sta��ize the �vens to prevent further detsri�ratior� �r�ct hazards to
1'rf� s�ety .
• Rebnn his#nric fabric wherever possib#e 4
• Re�ccx�structett elements st�att be ccirxsistent wiih histr�ic
eonstrudion mat�s ancf practices +rvt�ere fe�sibte
• Secre�ry � ta�t�ri�'s Sta�dards for His�ari�c Pr�servation shall k�
` •'�re��i� s�t be s�ensitive to c,e�mmunity's desr�es fa si#e,
reqc►irernents af fur�ding agencies and Pi�cin County
• R�tate sarne ov�ns to historic operating Eortfiguratian far
�clucazionai p�up�
Redstone Coke Ovens Stabilizat�on
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Redstone Coke Ovens Stabilization
Historical Oven Condition
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• Educat,oral �:c,r���,e s'e
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access. e�c no` pt;r; of �r�:s
pra!ecf b': �ii be ;��:rt of
fu±ure ��vork
• To[ai scnpe o` �,^:ork
act��lly cons,r:�cted �v��ll
depend an fundmg
availability
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• Ful! height stone retaining wail along front
• Arched unloading opening
� St�it wharf with stor� retaining wall
• Most of ovens hidden from view behind retaining wall
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• ali ma�►nry etements made c� speciaf � e�rllec! "fire bricic°
designec� � withstand high temperature� ��` .
� Retaining walt stane ftam la�t guany s�c�uifi of site
Redstone G�ce Ovens S�tabi{ization
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� 112 bvens in t�ft-te-baCk rOV�rs �'�eafest highway
� 47 r�re mad�"�tf in 1�'s wtth masa�r�t biack and concrete.
These are rrot part of the !'�ationa� Nistoric C�istricE anr! witt not be
stabitiz�d
� 65 unmc�d'rf'ied arens rem�n in va�iaus states of de#erio�-ation and
�riTf be sl�abilized
Redstone Coke Ovens Stabi'�z�`;or�
R�sta�r�e Coke �+ens Stabilization
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• �ven #3: in best condition af aii
ovens
� Grt�re� a�d �'ch rnrer discharge
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• �ia�tc �:xter�' c��ir� �osth►� �_
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• Mast of oven stilf covered by
SU4�
• Most structuraliy stable anc4
most representative af f�nishe�
appearance of stab.i���.��d o��.e,,s
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• Qven #16: Typical average
condition for ovens
� Crown and portians of liner
missing
• BP�2u�)c �Xte.f�C Cvdti[tg partlaliy
irtf�t
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� Same retaining watf remains
� Structuraliy unstable over iang
term
Current Oven Condit�ons
CutreRt Oven Cor►ditions
Redstone Cc�k� fhren,s Stabi#izatioR
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+ Oven #17: Typicat �or
� ccmditian for ov�ns
• �ignficant portians of crown �
arnf I�ner missing
� 81ack exteriar c�ting missing �
cro significanf partions. Coafi� n
taose antf falling crff.
■ Retaining wafi and sail in ar�ci
arou�i fron# crf orre� mis�ing `
s Strttctur�lty unstat�. A� cisfc c�f ..
comptete ioss if no# sta�iize�f ',�
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• Uven #30: Typicai worst
concfi#i4n for avens
■ Most o# �r�vn ancf liner miss'trig
� Far alt practical purposes, aven
� gone
� Wi�i b+� stabitizec3 a�ty for
educafianat purposes antf to
pr�vent risks ta fife safet� ,
Retlstar�e Coke Overrs Statri4izaEicar�
Currer�t Oven Stabi(ity Issues
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• Issue
• Bricks ex:,osed to
we�ther�n� due to
loss of protect�ve
�ver�ng
• C�nsequences:
• Brick deterioration
� R�ts, wazer and ice
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t� fal� OUt �
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`Cu�rent Ov�n Stabiti#y t�sues
• q,�+»: c'. . tssue:
� Erosion of soil and
foundation due to loss of
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• Li�er waU is undermin�d
� M teattin� � coltapse pf lar'ge
Rc�rtians of crawn
Redstone Goke Crre�rs Stabifization
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Curren# E�en Stability Issues
• �sue:
* Ur�controiled plant growth
Redston�. �ok� Qvens Stahitizatior►
µ Cucr�tt �' S�itrt ��s
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� �onsequences:
� Roots �erretrdte a�:n
catusiru,� c.oliapse af
af�ected areas
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• � SOit etrisiort and plant
` growth on top of avens
• Consequences:
• Dete�icaratior� of #runnei and
crown ever�tualty leadirrg ta
co1lapse
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• issue:
• Poor drainage and plant
gra�a�th inside ovens .
• Moisture entry through
Ert�nne! opening
� Consequences:
• DeteriaratiQ� of liner wali
I�ading to failure and .
coilapse af crown
• Open trunnel is falling
hazard to people walking
on top of ovens
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• Consequences;
+ t�tlater and coat penetrat�rn
3�o st�u�tt� �ef to .
'pr�i+c� arx! ��r�t,�t
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Current Oven Stability lssues
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� Type A Stabilization
■ Ovens with most af crow� A., °
and iiner wafi remaining "
■ Varying amounts of
retaining w�f rema+n
• Ovens generaify in best
' corxiition
■ 37 of 65 ovens will receive
this fireatrxtent
�� �a��1lt brick artd stone used in
reconstru� wil� matc�r
e�nst►ng bncic in c:o[o� ar►ct ; _
s�e a.s feasi6�e
Recista�e C:oke Ovens Stabitization
f)ver`t ` ; . �t��tinns,
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• Type A SFabitizatien: E�erior ,
i�..Crown and tiner �ebuitt
°°� ft� hi;�tc��cal �fimensions to
prevent brick faifure
�. Vegetatian rernoueci and
�ck�� placec�: Erasion
controt taarri+er and reseeded
�vi#h ctatir� grasses. Prevents
'�rr�` ,• . `af brick and
uneier�ri`� af aven
-� Retaic�ing waJt partiafly
necanstructed
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Rec'.�tone Coke Ove^s S'ab�iiz��t;or� ��s�:j
Redstone Coke Ovens SCabilization
• Type A Stc�biliz�tion Exterior
Trurr,ef repa�rer; �7nc rauri
$tE'�� Cc�'a i('��J�ciil"r'(; G:E:�
trur,r�e; to prever�t :��"��e!
�eter�or�t��on. �:^ratt.�
in;`iitr��t�or; ar.d fa,',.nr, i
Exter�or bnck r�����red Join:s
repaired
Retainirg wall p�rt�a',���
reconstructed to rold
replace� soG1 ar,d to prevent
urCerr,�inirg c` a�ren
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■ Type A Stabilization: Interior
Vegetation and ��tritus
rer From ir,s�c.e• oven
arc'. open�n, Deccr �c�sec'.
grar��te s1o��ng to `�ont
place� �nsic'.e PrevF�nts �r�ater
from standir.g ��ns��e oven
detenorat�nG br,ck. Granite
pr�ver,ts vege.�t;on
re,rowth
D�mac�ed areas o` iiner w�ll
irs{c:e oven cleaned and
ha�es 5iled :^��th cor•cretEz to
prevent cortinuinc,
detenoration
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Type A► Stabifizartion: tn#erior
. Cracks filtQCf with rrtaria�' to
preveni ctetsriaration ftarn
rnrater ancf pl�^tt �itr�ion
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� Type B StaiaiCzatian
arrens r+rith most of front
Krti�sing
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�* V�rying amcwnts of
�eta�ning v�ratt remain
� p�rens generally in pvor .
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* 7 0� 65 oven� a�ii! receiv� :� "��;
this treattrrent
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Oven Stability Solutions p
Redstane Coke Ovens Stabitiza#ion
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• �YP� B Stabitization
• Treatment generally
same as Type A
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`t��ing mat�ts ar�tf tec�ln,iq�s car4sostent with h�starica� practice
• These ovens wili illus'rate the or�c,inal condi!ion of the ovens
when they were operating
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• Wiil provide contrast between cunent aven condition and original
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We k�lieve the cunent desigr� presents a practical solution for
reaching the goals of the project. The dES�gn is based on ex!ensive
r�stor�c r�searcr, o�,r coi!eet,ve h�stor;c preser�;�t,�r cie��<<r�
ex�er er,ce and aPP=�c<:!ion of the bes± �r;�ct ce� �� c� �-F �.,� c
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have- I vv,il be ava�lat�le after the rr,eetir"-c Tor furt?�er ��F��?�oc� a:
�n��i( entertain any quest�ons from Fhe aucience at th�s �,me
If you have further ��iestions or cor�.cems ;n t�^e ft;,u�e_ �ie�:��e
cortact Crystal Yates-4'Jhiie �t Pifkin Coue`y �nC ;he�, :���: bE��
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Project: Redstone Coke Oven Stabilization
Park: Redstone, CO
Package:
Item
Description
Quantity Unit
37 Each
7 Each
17 Each
4 Each
1 Stabilization Type A
2 Stabilization Type B
3 l.imited Work
4 Restored
Totat EsUmated Net Cost of ConsVuctton (All Pro�ects)
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Modified: 080CT08
Printed: 10/15/2008 at 11:00 AM
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Estimate By: ARCIPM
Date: 6-Oct-O�
Reviewed By:
Date:
Unit Cast ltem Cost
$ 19,239 $ 711,837
$ 16,522 $ 115,652
$ 2,757 $ 46.868
$ 36,680 $ 146,721
$ 1,021,079
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Redstone Coke �ven Stabili2ation
Summary Type A
Division II
Description
01 General Conditians
OZ Sitewark
03 Concrete
04 Masanry
05 Metals
Performance Bond (2%}
General Liability Insurance 1 °�
Building Permit & Fees
Water/Sewer Tap Fees
Gas/Electrical Tap Fees
Street Cut/Patch Fees
Storm Drainage Fees
Genera! Contractor Fee @ 8°/a
Gontingency Q 15%
Escalation
Modified: Q60CT08
PnnteC: 10/15/2Q08 at 11:0o AM
(� Building Costs
Subtotal Direct Costs:I
Subtotal Indirect Costs:
1
Total Construction Cost:l
Tatal
1,474
5, 574
200
6,383
125
13,756
275
138
Excluded
ExGuded
Excluded
Exc(uded
Excluded
1,100
2, 063
1,9Q7
5,483
19,239
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Redstone Coke Oven Stabilization Modified: �OCT08
Printed: td/15/2008 at 11:00 AM
Type A Backup
Description Quantity Unit Cost Total
Division 02 - Site Co�estruction
Landscaping
Restack Stone Wali
New Stone Wall
Seeding
Top Sail (Assume 6" Depth}
Site Earthwortc
Clear & Grub per Mark A(Exterio�)
Clear & Grub per Mark B(lnterior)
Haul Off
Dump Fee
Erosion Contral Blanket
Straw Log
Vehicle Tracking Pad (Cost Divided among Ovens)
Rough Grading
Site Cut
Site Fi(I (Exterior)
Import Fill (Exterior)
Import Fill (Interior - Decomposed Granite)
Division 03 - Concrete
Mark G per Sheet S3.1
Cast Trunnel Infill
1
Subtotal Concrete�
Division 4 - Masonrv
Mark D per Sheet S3.1
Clean Masonry
Repoint Existing Brick
Remove and Replace wP'bats" (20% of Exposed}
Point Cracks
45 SF
65 SF
100 SF
2 CY
18.90
36.00
0.15
30.00
200 SF 1.05
140 SF 1.d5
6 HR 95.00
15 CY 16.80
100 SF 1.12
50 LF 3.00
1 LS I 7.69
200 SF 0.13
7 CY 28.75
11 CY 5.00
11 CY 35.00
2 CY 96.00
Subtotal Site� �
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1 EA 200.00
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851
2,340
15
56
21Q
147
570
246
112
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26
213
55
385
192
5,574
200
200
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60 SF 5.05 303
60 SF 8.78 527
12 SF 24.35 292
10 LF 8.12 81
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Type A Backup
Description Quantity tinit Cost Total
Clean Interior � 40 SF 5.05 202
Shotcrete Liner (irteriorS 4b SF 60.00 2,400
Niark E per Sheet S3 1
Replace Deteriorated Brick 1 SF 120.40 120
Jam6s 10 SF 87.80 878
Mark F per Sheek S3.1
Replace Deteriorated Brick 1 SF 120 OQ 120
Arch and Infilt Brick 15 SF 96 37 1,446
Mark G per Sheet S3.1
Clean Masonry 1 SF 5.05 5
Repoint Existing Brick 1 SF 8.78 9
Subtotal Masonry� , � 6,383
Division 5 - Metals
Mark G per Sheet S3.1
Trunnel Cap 1 EA 125.00 125
Subtotal Metals�� � �� 125
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Cost Estimate for archaeotogical �Ionitor
w"eekly
Cost Unit Rate
Total
40 ' hours � � 62.00 per hour 2,480.00
OTHER DIREGT COSTS .
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�Iileage {Godt Ratej 200 �miles � $ 0.�o per mile 110.00
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�leals, Per Day (Godt Rate} 5 days @ $ 39.00 per day 19�.OQ
Lodging. Per Day (to be billed at cost} �I 4! days � '$ 100.00 per day 400.00
Ezpendable Supplies ; 25 ; ' ' _ 25.00
Reimbursable subtotal Total ODC ;$ 730.00
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l '� i Weekly Total i, $ 3,210.00
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k Daily cost for field 6-�2.00
' � , Daily cost for report 310.00
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Other Costs/Factors to Consider: , �
In addition to the field phase of monitorine, the archaeologist will need to write a report that documents
the work conducted and the findings. This report must conform to the guidelines of the Colorado Office
of Archaeology and Historic Preservation.
LABOR
Project Archaeolo�ists
If discoveries of historic artifacts are made, it will be necessary to analyze them, document them in a
report, and curate them at a State-aporoved repository, which may char$e a curation fee.
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r1RCHr'�EOLOGIC��L
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FLATTOPS ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSULTANTS
Rates for Services, 2009
Personnel'`
Principal Investigator $85.00/hr
For large projects, additional personnel can be added
Small projects
Field costs (includes ali travel expenses)
Report costs (includes all costs)
Travel Expenses
Per Diem
Camp Rate (per person)
Motei Rate (per person)
Vehicles
Other (rentals, air travel)
Other Expenses
Excavation Equipment and Supplies
Specialized Equipment
Specialist Consultants
Scientific Sample Analysis
Artifact Curation Fees
$750/day
$650/day
$50.00/day
$80.00 - $150.00/day
$0.52/mile or
$100/day/vehicle
at cost
$50.00/day/c�ew
at cost
at cost
at cost
at cost
Houriy fees for personnel include all routine needs such as cameras, compasses,
film, forms, and maps. Testing and excavation projects are subject to a daily charge
for supplies and extra equipment.
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Crystal Yates-White
From: CCONNER@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 2:09 PM
To: Crystal Yates-White
Subject: Re: Request for Quote
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Fiag Status: Completed
Crystal,
Thank you for your interest in our company. This type of project would be invoiced at $800/day.
Carl Conner, Director
Grand River Institute
970-245-7868
In a message dated 3/4/2009 1:55:04 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, Crystal.Yates@co.pitkin.co.us writes:
Hello,
I am the Land Manager for Pitkin Counry and I am currently working on a State Historical Fund grant
application for funds to stabilize about 27 of the historic Redstone beehive coke avens of Hwy 133
south of Carbondale. One of the requirements of any grant agreement with the CHS is for worked to
be monitored to some degree by a consulting archaeologist. This is an expense which we can include
in our grant proposal, so I am seeking some quotes to use as a basis for drafting my project budget.
Would you be able to supply me with a rough quote? Even simply a per day cost would help.
To give you more information: The work would be done during the 2010 construction season, and
would entail some re-grading/excavation around the ovens in order to move material and partially
rebuild the crumbled retaining wall. Thus, it wouldn't be necessary for the archaeologisi to be on-site
for the entire duration of the project.
I've pasted the project description below, pulled from our grant application, for your information.
Thank you in advance for your help. Obviously, if the grant is awarded, we will be contacting you
when things go out to bid.
Sincerely,
Crystal Yates-White
Pitkin Counry Land Manager
Over decades following their closu�e in 1909, the ovens we�e stripped of many valuable
materials. The railroad was pulled up and stones removed from the retaining wall, allowing it
to crumble and expose the intricate handiwork of those skilled masons of decades before.
7rees and shrubs took root and bore in among the brickwork. Today the structures are in
serious disrepair, their survival greatly threatened by decades of misuse, vegetative
encroachment, and harsh natural elements. Other structures related to coking at Redstane
have been lost and thus the ovens are the last, best elements of the industry which gave birth
to the town of Redstone.
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March 6, 2009
Crystal Yates-White
Pitkin County
76 Service Center Road
Aspen, CO 81611
re: Archaeological monitoring of proposed stabilization of the Redstone Coke Ovens
Dear Ms Yates-White,
Thank you for contacting Metcalf Archaealogical Consultants, Inc., about this project. We
understand you are applying for a State Historical Fund grant to assist in stabilization of certain
of the ovens at the Redstone Coke Ovens site. Archaeological monitoring will be appropriate for
any activities that will expose or disturb portions of the features and the sediments azound them.
The purpose of such monitoring is typically to insure that archaeological aspects of the site, .
including buried artifacts, features, and significant stratigraphy, are noted and examined as work
proceeds.
I can provide a cost estimate of $1500 per day for each day of monitoring. About one half of this
cost is for the monitoring activity itself and the other accounts for subsequent time required to
prepare a report of the results of monitoring, as will be require by the State Historical Fund. The
cost includes time for one of our staff, at the Staff Archaeologist or Project Director level, to
spend one day in the field, plus travel to and from Eagle, Colorado, and about one and one half
days for office time to prepare a report of findings.
The duration of the need for having an archaeotogist on-site to monitor will depend entirely on
the schedule for activities that might disturb or expose materials around the ovens, though
rnonitoring can usually be terminated if results indicate further work holds no threat of impacts
to any archaeological values.
Please let me know if you have any questions or if you need additional information at this time.
We would certainly be happy to assist with this project if your grant application is successful.
Sincerely, .. _,
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Anne McKibbin
Senior Staff Archaeologist
(970)328-6244
FAX: (970j 328-5623
P.O. Box 899
Eagie, CO 81631
mac � metcalfarchaeology.com
(701) 258-1215
FAX: (701 } 258-7156
P.O. Box 2154
Bismarck, ND 58502
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ATTACHtiIENT E:
DOCUMENTS OF SUPPORT FROM:
1. Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners (Resolution)
2. Aspen Valley Land Trust
3. Redstone Historical Society
4. Pitkin County Historic Preservation Officer,�Redstone Historic Preservation Commission
5. Western Colorado Interpretive Association
b. U.S. Congressman John T. Salazar
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RESOLUTION OF THE B.OARD OF COUNTY COMNIISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY,
COLORADO,
TO APPLY FOR STATE HISTORICAL FUND GRANT FUNDING FOR TI� REDSTONE
COKE OVENS PRESERVATION PROJECT, PHASE 1
RESOLUTION NO. O�O -2009
1, WHEREAS, the Boazd of County Commissioners of Pitkin County is committed to the
preservation of the historic Redstone Coke Ovens;
2. WHEREAS, the Board has directed Staff to seek grant funding to stabilize and restore a
portion of the Redstone Coke Ovens, and has allocated a portion of the Pazk Dedication
Funds balance as matching funds for this end;
3, WHEREAS, the Redstone Historical Society and Aspen Valley Land Trust are in full
support of the Redstone Coke Oven Preservation Project;
4, WI�REAS, Pitkin County Land Management is prepazed to submit a request to the
Colorado Historical Society for a Stat� Historical Fund grant in the amount of $300,000
to help fund the first phase of the Redstone Coke Ovens Preservarion Project:
NOW, TI�REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin
County, Colorado that the Boazd approves of the submission of a grant application to the
Colorado Historical Society to seek State Historical Fund funding for Phase 1 of the Redstone
Coke Ovens Preservation Projec�
INTRODUCED, READ AND AD4PTED ON _� U � G�- °� �, 2009.
ATTEST:
By ` �U�(
Jeane Jones
Depu County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
sy: �� _
Patti Kay-Clapper, Chair
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John E13�, County A�ey
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MANAGER APPROVAL
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Hilary Fle c er; Manager
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Mazch 24, 2009
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tivai��, Mr. Steve Turner, Director
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State Historical Fund
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Denver, CO 80203
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Jim .�:
Dear Mr. Turner:
Permanendy preserving open fonds
Fcr agriculture, wildlife ond recreation
It is a pleasure to write in support of the grant proposal by Pitkin County for restoration of the
coke ovens at Redstone.
Dave f3�u
As you know, there are few places left in the U.S. as unspoiled and pristine as the community of
�"� � Redstane. Its charm is not only in its natural beauty but in its rich history. The coke ovens are
�ee = the visual reminder of the mining roots, the entrance to town and a major attraction along the
West Elks Scenic Byway.
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Aspen Valley Land Trust worked with the Redstone Historic Society, Colorado Historical
Society and Pitkin County to acquire the coke ovens and to assure that they would be protected
from potential development. While devefopment is no longer a threat, time is. The ovens are in
remarkably good shape but now is the time to stabilize and restore the ovens, and to provide
interpretative resources about a long-ago way of life.
Thank you for your consideration of this important project. The ovens are an important
reminder of the Crystal Valley's colorful history and Aspen Valley Land Trust wholeheartedly
supports the efforts to preserve this important feature.
Best wishes,
l.�/�iG ! L(.�C. � �� �/L�.i
Martha Cochran
Executive Director
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Redstone Historical Society
Marc:h 21, 2009
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Mr. Steve Tume�, Oirector
State H+storica�! Fund
225 East 16th Avenue, Suite 9�Q
Denver, CC184203
Dear Mr. Tumer.
The members of ihe Redsione Historical Society live in one of Colorado's
mast cherished historic towns, hidden amongst the cottonwoods and spruce
alangside the West EIlc Loap Sce�ic and Histaric Byway.
We'rQ writting ta ask #or your approva! and support for the enctosed grant
application in the amount of �300,000. Pitkin Caunty is requesting funding
ftom this grant to help stabilize twenty-seven of the coke ovens comprising the
Redstone Coke Ovens Histocic Park. The Redstone Nistoricai Society
wfio�heartedy and enthusiasficaily suppo�ts this effort.
You may recall your previous assistanae to Redstone in 1995 when we first
dreamt of acquiring the coke ovens property (from a mining company going
tt�rough bankruptcyy. My wife and i were the pro�ect directors far an
Arcttieologicai Assessment grant we received from the State Historical Fund.
That assessment was tl�e blueprint vve used ovef the subsequent nine ysars
to guide our organization in the eventua! acquisition of the property, then to
inst�ii conservation easements on it, and flnally to transfer title of the praperty
to Pi�cin Caunty. The State Historica! Fund partnefed wiih us then, too,
granring us two-tt�irds of the monies n�e�ded to acquire the site.
We are overwhelmed wittti the support now being provided by the
commissioners and staff of Pitkin Caunty. They've arranged for Redstone to
be designated as a Presesve America Community, acquired preservation
grants and funded an engineer, highiy si�ilted in histoncal restarations, to
prepare the plans needed to tum our dreams into bridc and mortar.
Sc� we'ce asking for your help onc� more. The sign at the eruf of our (one)
road says, "Welcome to Redstone. Population 92 " As you can imagine, we're
especiaity reiiant on the kindness af ott�ers. Yaur assistanae and support of
the efforts to preserve the heart of the Coke Ovens Hisior�c Park would be
appreaated more than w+e can say
Bes ega s,
Ron Sorter
Preside�t
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Mr. Steve Turner, Director
State Historical Fund
225 East 16th Avenue, Suite 950
Denver, CO 80203
March 25, 2009
Dear Mr. Tumer,
The Redstone Preservation Commission (RHPC) is charged with the review of atl
projects that take place in the Redstone Historic District. The coke ovens are one of the
most visible historic features of the District and the commission is very excited about the
opportunity to work with the consultants to create an active educational experience for
the coke ovens site. The site is located along the highway, at the entrance to Redstone
proper. Engaging the public at this point will interest more people in the unique story of
Redstone and draw people into the villa?e to learn more.
The coke ovens are just part of Redstone's story. One that spans from the life of a single
anonymous mine warker to the vision and success of one of America's wealthiest
industrialists. We are fortunate to have the remains of almost all parts of this small
society still represented in our built environment. The coke ovens represent the largest
industrial aspect of Redstone's short life.
The staff and a representative of the commission will participate in all the public
meetings with the consultants and collaborate with the consultants to create an
educational and en�aging esperience for Redstone's residents and visitors.
We hope you will find Redstone and this project as compelling as we do.
Regards,
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Suz ' Reid
Pitkin ounty Historic Preservation Officer
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Western Colorado Interpretive Association
(970) 87�-6695 • FAX (970) 87�-6698
Email: w�cia �i ��vii.net
22�0 Hi�hway �0 • Delta, CO 81416
State Historical Fund
225 E 16 Avenue, Suite 950
Denver, CO 80203
RE: Redstone Coke Ovens RestorationlStabilization Program
To Whom It May Concern:
Western Colorado Interpretive Association, Inc. (WCIA) wholeheartedly
supports the efforts by Pitkin County, the West Elk Loop Scenic and Historic
Byway, and many others to stabilize and partially restore the historic Redstone
Coke Ovens.
The mission of WCIA is to assist in interpretive, educational, historical, and
scientific activities of publicly managed resource areas in western Colorado.
The Redstone Coke Ovens project fits very nicely into our niche of operations.
WCIA has assisted with and administered grants for the West Elk Loop Scenic
and Historic Byway over the last 15 years.
We look forward to cooperating with Pitkin County and the West Elk �oop in
this fantastic project.
Sincerely,
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Michelle Murphy
Executive Director
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JOHN T. SALAZAR
3RD DfSTFtICt' OF C(JLORADO
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March 20, 2009
Mr. Steve Turner, Director
State Historical Fund
225 East i5th A��e., Suite 950
Den�•er, CO 80203
Dear Mr. Turner:
COMMITiEE ON TR.INSPORTATION AND
IMbRASTRUCTURE
COMMTTTEE ON AGRICULTURE
COMMTI"fEE Ot�i VETER.�I7VS� AFf'AIRS
I am �vriting in support of the Pitkin County/Redstone Historical Society cooperative
grant application for a National Scenic Byways Program Grant, offered by the Colorado
Historical Society.
Pitkin County has been involved in an on-going effort to find funding to stabilize 6�and
restore 3 of the Redstone Coke Ovens, historically unique features of the area, listed on
the National Register of Historic Places, located just outside the ��illage of Redstone,
Colorado.
Pitkin County� has received cost estimates for the project from its contracted engineering
firm. The entire project is estimated to cost about $i.2 million. Of this total cost, the
stabilization of twenty-seven (2�) coke ovens would cost an estimated $650,000. These
"Type A" ovens are in the best condition and thus the highest priority for restoration.
The request from the Colorado Historical Society of $300,00o will be matched by
$280,00o from the Colorado Department of Transportation and $�o,000 from Pitkin
County.
I have previously supported Pitkin County's efforts to secure funds for the Redstone
area, and wzll continue to do so. This area is unique in its beauty� and history and I
strongly support this application. It is important that we keep this piece of history� alive
for future generations.
Sincerely,
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John T. Salazar
Member of Congress
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