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GUYER OPERA HOUSE - LEWISVILLE, INDIANARESTORATION AND ADDITION OF TECHNICAL FACILITIES

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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFTHE RAINTREE COUNTY OPERA HOUSE GUflJD

NANCY S. BROWN, PRESIDENTGUYER OPERA HOUSE, LEWISVILLE, INDIANA

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HANS NUETZEL, ARCHITECT AlABRA ENGINEERING, BILL REEVES, PE

STEVEN SCHAEFER, PE, STRUCUTRAL ENGINEER

DECEER 15, 1985

Ur TABLE OF CONTENTS

PagesI History of the Guyer Opera House 1 - 5

II Project Description 1 only

III Restoration 1 — 6

IV Building Plans, Architectural Al — 6

V Building Plans, Mechanical Ml - 3El - 3

VI Construction and Outline Specifications 1 — 4

VII New Mechanical Systems 1 — 2

VIII Statement on F’urnishings 1 only

IX Structural Statement 1 only

X Proposal for Code Compliance 1 only

XI Preliminary Estimate of Cost 1 — 2

XII Sequence and Time Table 1 only

XIII Rendering of Restored Opera House an Sketch ofRestored Street cterior

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I. HISTORY 0? THE CUTER OPERA HOUSE

In 1893 a gas explosion triggered a massive fire in the business districtof Lewisviile, Indiana. A block and a half of the north side of theNational Road was reduced to ruble.

Absent from the fire was local physician Oscar K. Guyer, who was attendingthe closing ceremonies of the Columbian cposition in Chicago. Dr. Guyerreturned to Lewisville with eight other local families to discover hisframe home and medical office in smoldering ash.

Within days of the fire, the Lewisville Town Board passed ordinancesprohibiting frame structures from the center of town, and requiring metalor slate roofs for future buildings. Within two years of the fire, allof the lots destroyed by the fire had been rebuilt with brick structuresincluding a second story apartment for Dr. Guyer and his family. Onlylot 7 and part of lot 8 remained empty for the remainder of the decade.

Throughout this period Dr. Guyer encouraged the town to build a publichail for entertainments. O.K. Guyer’s dream was part of a mid-westernAmerican phenomenon that occurred between 160 and 1910. As communitiescarved homes and businesses out of the native forests, they came to a pointin their growth where they wanted to erect a monument to their civicpride. Larger cities vied for county seats and built courthouses of whichIndiana has some fame, large and small towns built public halls or operahouses as their civic monument. Even though communities loved home andtraveling entertainments, the term ‘theater’ was in ill reDute. Communityauditoriums were called opera houses because it sounded more genteel.Opera was rarely if ever performed in mid-western opera houses. HenryCounty, Indiana, home of the Guyer Opera House, had 1’5 such halls or operahouses.

By the fall of 1900, Dr. Guyer had persuaded a large group of localcitizens to form a group to build an opera house on lot 7. On October 19,1900 the Lewisville Public Building Association was chartered. Sharesinto the ‘profit making’ venture were sold for 25.00 each. There wasmuch interest in the project, but few ourchased full shares. 6 investorsgarnered only $1,160.00 of the needed $10,000.00 for the building prcject.Most of the shareholders were from Lewisville.

Dr. Guyer purchased the western 2/3 of lot 7, and the First NationalBank of Lewiville purchased the eastern third of the lot. On November 1,1900, the First National Bank of Lewisville and Dr. Guver officiallyconveyed to the Public Building Association “...a peroetual easementand right to build and maintain a public building and shall for publicmeetings and entertainments on the top of said Guyer, and on the top ofthe first story of the brick building of the said bank.

The building efforts continued throughout the winter with united funds.The Association borrowed money to furnish the new hail. A future generation would benefit from the financial troubles of the original coera housegroup. Punds lacked throughout the years to remodel or even repair thefirst labors of the Association.

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The Holden Comedy gompa.ny of IndianaDolis, fresh from an engagement atthe grand &lish Opera House in the capitol city, opened the GuyerOpera House (as it was now called) on June 3 and 4, 1901. 500 peopleattended the festivities each night. One county seat newspaper calledthe Guyer “the handsomest opera house in the county, next to New Castle’sAlca7ar.”

Helen Berry, a Lewieville seven—year-old at the time of the opening,recalled, “...everyone wore their Sunday best to the Guyer opening night...they arrived in horse and buggy from all around.” Families servedhuge dinners to out—of—town guests before walking to the beautiful ne’?opera house.

Throughout the summer and remainder of 1901, the Guyer hosted localtalent shows like ‘A Silver Medal Contest Featuring Seven Young Girls’and touring shows like “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” “Ten Nights in a Barroom”and “In the Rockies.”

O.K. Guyer died in March of 1901 at the age of 49. Although not ashareholder of the project, he was considered the ‘spearhead’ and honoredwith a funeral in the opera house and a commissioned work called the“O.K. Guyer March” performed by the Lewisville Band.

Road companies and local talent Drograms generated minimal revenuesfor the opera house in the early decades of this century. A Darticularcompany from Dayton, Ohio was recommended as a sure money maker duringthis period. The Dayton revue was called “Fanny Hill’s Girls” whoappeared on stage in pink tights. The Guyer curtain dropoed quicklyon the Dayton girls and ended the welcome of touring shows in Lewisville.

Despite this scandal and the tragedy of a gun accident in the operahouse during a Wild West Show, long time Lewisville peole recall thehappy memories the Guyer holds for them. They remember the box lunchsocials where they met their first sweetheart, the dances on Saturdaynight, the moving pictures shown in the summer, the Christmas parties,rabbit suppers and high school commencements.

Lewisville’s current postmaster recalls his elocution recitals atthe Guyer. “Everyone came,”.he said, “What else was there to do?” Theopera house era ended in 1910 with the coming of the movies. From 1910through WW II many opera houses were converted into movie houses, subdivided into apartments or razed for modern buildings. Lewisville’sPublic Building Association dissolved it’s charter after nearly a halfcentury of activity.

During WW II, the second floor opera house was closed to the publicbecause of the coke stoves located at each exit, After the war, ageneration grew up in the community, unaware of the opera house. Oldergenerations lost track of the days and events that centered around theGuyer in their youth.

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The original tore owned by Dr. Guyer was purchased by Ben King in theearly 1950s. Mr. King also purchased the opera house room from theAssociation.. In 1954 Tony and Caroline Peyton purchased the formerbank property and the remainder of the Guyer lot from Mr. King. The lotwas finally owned by one party.

The opera house was used for storage for over two decades. The brasspush plates on the doors tarnished for lack of use. Plaster began toaccumulate on the floor from roof leaks. The Guyer seemed to have servedits purpose and like other old buildings across the country was dyingthe slow death of the forgotten.

In 1969 Dick Willis, a high school drama teacher from New Castle,Indiana, discovered the Guyer Opera House in rural Lewisvi]Je, Indiana.The second story auditorium was above an antique shop idle, eniptv, andforgotten. He sooke of the opera house and took friends to see it. Afew years later, Willis and his wife, Vickie, considered purchasing thebuilding to open a commercial theatre. While searching the NationalRoad looking for background on the old theatre, they learned the fascinating history of the opera house era and the fact that each of thecommunities in Henry County had an opera house at one time. The excitement and the vital qualities of the opera house era eventually buriedthe commercial theatre idea, and the idea for the restoration of a nonprofit gaslight Guyer developed.

By 1975, the Willises had interested enough people in the project primarilythrough the presentation of an opera house trunk show to some fiftyorganizations in a several county area and convinced people that preserving the Guyer Opera House was feasible. With the assistance of aeighteen member board of historians, theatre people, business persons,and art patrons, a not-for—profit corporation called The Raintree CountyOpera House Guild, Inc. was formed. The name Raintree County was takenfrom the novel of the same name by Indiana author Ross Lockridge whoused Henry County as the basis for his 1948 best seller.

The initial board of directors established the following plan for thecompletion of the opera house project:

Phase I To acquire the building and begin work on gainingNational Register status

Phase II To make necessary and immediate repairs to the exteriorof the building; to open the building to the public inorder to begin a program of public awareness for the preservation project and to acquaint the public with thebuilding, its history, and the goals of the Guild

Phase III To renovate the larger of the two first floor rooms, tobegin presenting entertainment and providing rental spaceto the public in order to acquire funds for restoring theauditorium on the second floor, and to build a growingpublic support for the opera house and for the programspresented

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Phase TV.’’ ‘1o restore the second floor 350 seat auditorium and backstage area

In 1975 the idea of preservation was considerably new to the area, andarts groups that could present plays, concerts, art shows, lectures, andother artistic/cultural/educational programs were limited. The Guildset to work to tiild au audience and develop an interest in preservationand the arts,

With the co-.operation of the owners of the property, a series of openhouses were held at the Guyer in 1975—6. The public toured the entirebuilding and guides explained the past use and the future plans for thebuilding. Through the sale of memberships in the newly formed Guild,and donations to the cause, the down payment for the building was raisedand the Guild purchased the building in 1976.

Since the opera house did not meet codes for public occupancy, the Guilddeveloped a series of activities in other locations to continue its twofold tasks of developing interest in preservation and the programs thatcould be done at the Guyer. Summer Theatre seasons were presented inNew Castle, Indiana; madrigal dinners, flea markets, bake sales, NewYork theatre tours and talks and programs to service clubs and organi7a—tions kept the monies coming in to carry on with the project, and continued to develop an audience for the Guyer.

When audiences would not come to events sponsored, the Guild went tothe audiences with presentations of plays and entertainments at localfairs and festivals, through the media-radio, television, newspapersand the mailing of brochures concerning the opera house.

In 1979 the Guyer Opera House was listed on the National Register ofHistoric Sites and Places.

During the spring of 1980, a Raise the Flag at the Guyer Campaign waslaunched for funds to renovate one of the first story rooms as aLobby—Theatre, $20,000.00 was netted, and the Indiana Arts Commissiongranted an award of 1,O0O.O0 for consultant fees for the architect.

Architect Don Perry of Indianatolis, with the aid to the board restoration committee, designed an area reminiscent of an Fwardian salon...Lewisville style. The original tin ceiling was preserved and reoaired;the original woodwork was refinished and duplicated where necessary.Bank counters from the other downstairs room, which had been stored inthe auditorium after a remodeling project, were redesigned as a roomdividing ticket and refreshment area. Other bank counters were usedas the basis for a moveable display case to hold memorabilia of the operahouse and Lewisville and as an exhibition area for three dimensional artwork. The addition of a wall in the rear of the room created restroomareas and a kitchenette. Chandeliers were hung in the original gaslight fixtures of the room, and various donations completed the salon:a carpet from a Lewisville home c 1920, a rosewood square grand piano,two antique lobby chairs, and various plants to create solarium effectsfor the front windows. The room was also equipped with heating and airconditioning and met all compliances with the Administration Puilding

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Council and the !ndiana ?ire Marshall. Thw work was accomplished byprofessional contractors in the major ar, but much of the labor wasdone by skilled volunteers. Total cost for the renovation was $26,074.61.

In August of 1981, the Guyer Lobby was officially opened with a productionof Norman Corwin’s “The World of Carl Sandburg”. The three performanceswere sold out (axiwium seating ito). The audiences expressed great pleasurewith the effect of the room and were delighted with the performance inthe intimate space of the Lobby Theatre.

Since August 1981, the Guild has sponsored an event at least once amonth. The programs were varied by desi to attract different typesof audiences to the building. By the end of 1985, 14,000 persons(Lewisville’s population is 500) had attended Guyer events.

As audiences increased and interest continued to develop, it becameobvious that the upstairs could be completed and supported, and architects for the master plan were interviewed. Hans Nuetzel of Cincinnatiwas chosen for the project.

In the calendar year ending October 1983, over 4,000 persons attendedGuyer activities, and fund raisine netted i4,ooo.oo in 1982, and nearly$10,000.00 in 1983. Twenty—five performances of summer plays and. Chautauqua events during the summer of 1983 reached a total of 83% capacity.During 1984, events averaged over 90% capacity. Membership in the Guild($.oo annual) is currently 400.

In his novel, Ross Lockridge states: “To find Baintree County, look ona map of Indiana forty miles from Indianapolis and forty wiles from theOhio border on the old National Road.” The Guyer Opera House is locatedin the center of that mythical microcosm. Preservation along the oldNational Road is growing and the Guyer is part of it. The HuddlestonFarm House Museum (Historic landmarks Foundation of Indiana) is inCambridge City fourteen miles to the east. Centerville and Hichriond,Indiana farther east have active preservation groups. To the west,historic Knightstowri and Greenfield are involved in the preservationmovement. The Guyer is the only preservation attempt of an opera housealong the National Road in east central Indiana.

Audiences attend the Guyer from a seven county area bounded by Muncie,New Castle, Richmond, Rushville, Connersville, Greenfield, andIndianapolis. Audiences from the dozens of small towns within that areaalso attend,., .towns like Straughn, Markieville, Shirley, Nays, Milrov,Dublin, Mt. Summit, Hagerstown, and Falmouth. Audiences are a cross sectionof the area in age, occupation, and socio—economic levels. In researching the opera house era, the Willises were told by persons who rememberedthe heyday, “that everyone caine to the Guyer...the farmers came out ofthe fields, and the wagons came in from the country. Everyone in thetown attended too.” The Guyer Oera House is dedicated to restoringthat ideal: universal acceptance of the arts.Audiences experiencing the arts in a building rich in history and tradition will also experience the glamour of the gaslight era, making theirparticipation one of special siiificance.

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II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1. Purpose of project:This remarkable example of a rural turn-of-the-century opera housedeserves to be restored as part of our cultural heritage, but thisis not all. With the dedicated people of the Raintree County OperaHouse Build available and eager, this represents an unique opoor—tunity to continue this heritage and bring it to life.

2. These sentences contain the blueprint of the Droject anc divide itin two main parts.A. The first concern is the careful restoration of orinal featuresand finishes, based on all available sources and the evidence ofthe building itself.B. The second part will have three main thrusts:

1. An addition to the rear (north) of the buildinE will tro—vide the ancillary functions necessary for the running ofa theater.

2. New mechanical/electrical systems wil] provide year roundcomfort and proper general and stage lighting.

3. This project addresses the problems of public safety,health and access for the handicapped by Droviding new andsafe exits, a fire protection system, access ramps azdtoilets for the handicapped.

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III. DESCRIPTION OF EES1?ORATION

Front of Building

1. Original:a. Cast iron store fronts, color not confirmed - gray or aqua with

white or ivory trim.b. Light colored folding awning over west store front.c. Brick second story and third story facade.d. Plate glass bay windows for each store, window transoms over

doors and windows.e. Double doors into each store and on far west side for entry into

opera house.f. Kickplates, window sashes - wooden, oainted ivory or white.g. Second story windows — double vane with transom - white trim.h Third story facade window - single pane, white trim.i. Third story facade — brick and metal columns in classical revival

style with metal turret finials, and metal name plate “The Guyer.”j. Sidewalk was concrete or wooden plank with iron horse hitching

rail in front of west store.k. Us 40 not paved, gravel with oil spray.1. Gas street lights.

2. Proposed Use:a. Main entrance to opera house and ground floor rooms.b. Location of ‘upcoming event’ banner.c. Intermission spillout.

3. Recommendations for rehab of front:a. Repair, replace and paint cast iron fronts.b. Replace and add light colored, folding awning over entire front.c. Clean and point brick.d. Stabilize glass in windows.e. Repair entry ways for energy efficiency, replaster opera house

entry alcove.f. Repair or replace kickplates and window sashes on ground floor,

paint.g. Second story front windows are new and have new sashes, repaint.h. Third story windows are new and have new sashes. Repaint.i. Third story facade, repair awl paint metal columns. Turrets

have been replaced in Chinook gray fiberglass. Replace nameplate.

j. Replace concrete sidewalk.k. Have US 40 signage moved, along with utility pole in front of

entrance.1. Reproduce gas street lights at corners of front property.m. Pild recessed entry lighting (do not conflict with interior

chandeliers).n. Add soft flood lighting of building front.o. Add equipntent for perpendicular ‘upcoming event’ banner.

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Remaining !xterior Walls and Roof

1. Original:a • Red brick walls.b. Standing seam metal roof with zinc coating.c. Steel gutters and downspouts.d. North second story windows into dressing room area, small double

hung.e. 24 floor windows into stage area on north side, two long double

hung, two single pane.f. Brick arches over rear windows.g. North entrance to second floor over wooden planks on steel I

beams,h. North entrance to ground floor down steps into east to west pit

area, door into each store.

2. Proposed use:a. Maintain integrity of Lewisville skyline.b. Maintain a stable exterior for opera house.c. Attach a technical building to the north of existing structure.

3, 1ecommendations for walls and roof:a. Clean and point east and west walls.b. Standing seam metal roof was replaced with new standing seam metal

roof in 1982.c. New gutters and downsoouts were added in 1982.d. North wall needs to be incorporated into annex wall,e. Exposed brick on north wall needs to be pointed and cleaned.

Main Staircase

1. Original:a. Access from double doors HWY 40 sidewalk.b. Fir handrail with brass brackets on east wall.c. Gas light at stairway bottom, fixture unknown.d. Double doors hinged into auditorium with ornate brass push

plates.e. Picture molding on east and west walls.f. Plaster walls unfinished or painted ivory.g. Woodwork painted gold and ivory - second coat gray green.h. Entrance into dry goods store (west store) added in 1950’s.i. Wooden steps.

2. Proposed use:a. Main entrance to auditorium.b. Exhibit space.c. Part of working theater museum.

3. Recommendations for main stairway:a. Repair street level doors and equip wIth panic hardware.b. Refinish handrail.c. Replace entry light with suitable fixture compatible with lobby.d. Repair-delete or replace and paint picture molding.

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e.. Drywall walls and ceilings and paint ivory (from street, compatible with lobby as seen through doors and transom).

f. Repair and paint woodwork, gold and ivory.g. Apply appropriate painted woodwork to entrance to west store

(lobby).

Second Floor Auditorium

1. Original:a. Aqua paint on plaster walls, over brick and some over lath.b. Woodwork painted gold, ivory.c. Stamped metal ceiling, barrel vaulted, painted silver with

metal cornice painted gold and filler painted chamois.d. Edge grain fir floor, cross cut. Finish undetermined.e. Proscenium — painted beveled Danels in gold, gray green, ivory

and metalic gold.f. Seven double pane windows painted gold and ivory with green

window blinds.g. House lighting with one gas chandelier and 11 gas lights on

proscenium.h. Theatrical lighting supplied by six gas footlphts pro.iecting

from thrust of stage. 1911 electric footlight trough installedin edge of thrust stage floor.

i. Two large coke stoves supplied heat. Located ir! front of eachof two exits.

j. Portable seating on front flat floor — approximately 200.k. Wooden folding seats on planks nailed to floor on ten tiers to

the rear of auditorium — approximately 300.1. Cloak check auditorium south west.m. Portable ticket table in auditorium at top of west stairs.n. Stage curtain also fire curtain. Operated br pulley system

and wooden tub wench from stage right. Boll stage curtainattached to oak timber and painted with a castle scene andswags.

a. Movie pro,ector installed 1911 in rear of auditorium.p. Double door exit on north wall, east side.

2. Proposed use:a. Museum of gaslight theater with working systems.b. Theater capable of producing contemporary shows, children/general.c. Inces on flat floor space.d. Dinners on flat floor space.e. Films, children/general.f. Theater in the round on flat floor.g. Musical concerts on stage and flat floor area.h. nce recitals on stage and flat floor area.

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Second Floor Auditoriur oont.

1. Rental use to the community:1 For activities similar to Guild,2 Seminars and meetings.3 Style show/bridge through tiers.4 Dinner meetings.

j. Imported productions:I nce companies on tour.2 Theater companies on tour.3 Lecturers.4 Touring musical groups (choir, instrumental, soloists).

3 Recommendations for restoration of auditorium:a. Replaster walls, add fire wall to west exit, paint aqua.b. Paint all woodwork as original in gold, ivory.c. Repair, replace damaged ceiling tiles. Paint silver with

original colors also on trim metal.d. Repair damaged floor planks and refinish or paint.e. Paint proscenium in original colors.f. Seven south windows have been replaced as well as sashes. Paint

wood trim in gold and ivory. Consider solid panel shutters toshut off light and insulate. (green blinds gone)

g. Recover original gas chandelier from boarded over oresent one.Repair and convert to electric. Repair and convert to electricthe 11 gas jets around the proscenium. Have nine aqua globesreproduced for jets. (Guild has one in its possession and knowswhere another is.) Add house lighting to meet codes and enhanceroom usage. Lights should be disguised when possible. NoVictorian reproductions. General house lighting should be ontwo different patches:1) 1901 effect (center chandelier, proscenium gaslights).2) Other ceiling lights, floor lights on aisle if needed for

code and audience comfort.h. Add theatrical lights to auditorium ceiling. Need to discuss.

Make 1911 footlight system workable as well as 1Q01 gaslightfootlights. Plan control of theater lights from old cloak room.

i. Do not replace coke stoves, but retain duct plates as evidenceof their existence. Install and disguise contemporary heatingand cooling system for 12 month a year usage.

j. Use portable seating for front flat area. Find a seat that iscomfortable and compatible with the feel of the building.

k. Would like for tier seating to also be flexible so levels couldbe used for purposes other than seating. House capacity aspermitted by code.

].. Rehab cloak room into light control booth. Rear of booth mightretain jacket hooks and be storage for follow spot and lightingequipment.

m. Original ticket table gone. Do not replace.n. Repair or replace painted drop fire curtain to original appear

ance. Continue operating drop with wooden tub wench.o. Install hookup for portable movie projector and adequate sound

system for movies.p. Install a moderate public address system for lectures.

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Second ?loor Auditorium cont.

q. .mp existing north exit and add step exit on north wall west.

Note: We feel the auditorium should be restored as accurately as possibleand be part of a working theater museum, yet we must consider theneeds and comforts of the modern audience. Students of architecture,theater and history should be able to see as many working systemsas possible (house lights, theater lights, acoustics, and houseaccess). Tours of the building should be able to see vintage effectwith a minimal of distraction.

Stage Area1 • Original:

a. Edge grain fir floor planks with center stage trap door.b. Two stair escapes on east and west walls down to dressing room.c. Est, north and west walls of brick.d. South wall unfinished back wall of proscenium.e. Ceiling of exposed trusses — scissor beams,f, Gas and electric light controls on south wall stage right.g. Tub wench for roll drop front curtain on far side stage right.h. Wall cleats for pulley system for scene drop curtains on east

and west walls.i. North wall includes two long windows and two high short windows.j. Five sets of scene drops, interior — fustic and fancy, exterior —

fancy and rustic, and wooded.k Two ceiling gas work lights with metal shades.

2. Proposed use:a. Vintage theater work.b. !usical theater.c. Straight plays.d. Concerts.e. ).nce programs.f. Films.g. Lectures.h Awards programs.i. Community and educational theater grouD use.. Working theater museum tours.

3, Recommendations for restoration of stage area:a. Refinish and repair stage floor.b. Replace existing two exits with a spiral metal stairway on

stage left, out of audience sight lines.c. Retain as much of brick wall space as possible. Point where

needed.d. Retain unfinished south wall if codes allow.e. Retain exposed ceiling if allowed.f. Retain original light controls for museum purposes only. Add

audio connection between light booth and stage manager area on stageright; add intercom to box office, green room and dressing room.

g. Retain and use tub wench.

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Stage Area cont.

h. Repair and use wall cleats for scene drops. Add. additionalhardware for velvet act curtain (behind fire curtain) and fortwo sets of tormentors and teasers. Also add riggings for aroll drop cyclorama.

i Rework north wall for entrance into annex. Fire door must be14 ft. high to allow set entrance from annex scene shop.

j. Locate and. add five sets of scene drops as described in i. arid j.k, Retain original work lights if possible for museum purposes.

Add work lights for backstage.1. Add theater lights. Need to discuss.m. Add. theater sound system. See auditorium section o. and p.

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A. Existing structures In addition to the restoration of existingfinishes, the following steps will be taken:1. Remove enough flooring in auditorium to check soundness of sub

structure. Replace all defective joists and strengthen insufficient structural members.

2. Stage and below: Strengthen stage floor with additional joists.Dressing room floor is sound.

3. New partitions at level 0.0 to be concrete block, plastered forkitchen and toilets. Other new partitions will he wood studswith 2 coats of veneer plaster over plasterboard.

4. All new stairs will be steel construction with concrete filledpans and vinyl treads, between masonry walls, 2 hr. rating.Handicap ramp: Concrete and steel deck form between masonry walls,

5. Existing truss space to be insulated with 8” fiberglass.

B. Athlition:1. Footing and foundation walls of concrete.2. New slab: Reinforced concrete, perimeter insulation and vapor—

barrier.. Exterior masonry walls, cavity type, 4” of face brick, 2” foam

insulation and 8” block, painted.4. Interior walls level 7 will be concrete block; 8” for bearing

walls, 4” elsewhere.5. Partitions on level 19 will be veneer plaster over studs, except

as noted.6. Floor construction at level 19: Wood joists with fire—rated

drywall ceiling.7. Roof structure: Pre—engineered gang—nailed wood trusses with

8” fiberglass at level of bottom chord.

Outline Specifications for all Construction

1. Grading and excavation: Excavate for addition footings to properdepth (below frost and in solid undisturbed ground); excavate forhydraulic elevator plunger. Remove excess dirt from premises.Chemical termite protection before slab is toured. Resurface rearparking area (50’ x 27’) with unistone payers, ‘Cobblepaver’ oattern,installed in sand over gravel.

2. Concrete: Footings: Minimum strength 3500 psi; flat work minimumstrength 3000 psi; steel deck forms under ramp. All reinforcingas needed and shown.

3. Steel: All necessary steel columns, beams, lintels, etc.

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4. Masonry: Face brick selected to match existing brick to be cleanedand tuckpointed. Galvanized wall ties between brick arid backuo.Cavity insulation: Dow styrofoam, urethane or volyisocvanurate.Concrete block: Structural lightweight units, raked joints, durawallreinforcing every 16” 0.0. All exterior masonry will be cleanedand waterproofed.

5. Carpentry: All new kiln—dried lumber, fire-treated in stage area;sizes as indicated; studs generally 16” o.c. Joists as required.Roof structure: Pre—engineered wood trusses; 3/4” plywood roofsheathing, 3/4” plywood sub-flooring.

6. Doors, frames and windows: Generally doors will be solid core oak,C label where required. Doors in 2—hour enclosures will be B-labelhollow metal. All door frames will be hollow metal, labeled asrequired. New windows will be clad wood single—hung sash with tempered insulating glass: Pella, Andersen or Pozzi. Sills to bemarble or plastic laminate.

7. Moisture protection: New sloping roof to be a standing seam metalroof with concealed fasteners and a 20-year fluorocarbon paint finish.Metal roof over existing building will be re-coated with the samefinish material.Roof deck under mechanical equipment: Single ply membrane roof(Trocal, Garlisle or as approved) loosely laid and ballasted withall necessary flashing and sloping a minimum of 1/4” per foot. Roofsmust be guaranteed for 15 years. Provide all necessary flashings,new aluminum gutters and downspouts.

8. Lath and plaster: 2 coats with smooth gypsum plaster finish coatwhere plaster is called for as finish on concrete block.In existing auditorium: Strip all existing plaster and lath, newinsulating furring and 2 coats of plaster on rocklath with smoothgypsum finish coat.Veneer plaster over stud partitions: 5/8 plasterboard and 2 coatsof veneer plaster.

9. l’üllwork: Provide all shelving, rods, counters, vanity tops, cabinetsas shown. Generally these will be of plastic laminate over particle—board except in costume storage and property storage they will bepainted particleboard or coated wire shelving.

10. Steel stairs: All new stairs to be steel stringers and risers withsteel-pan treads filled with concrete. Use safety nosings. Circularstairs will be all steel construction with grid plate treads. Thisalso applies to exterior steel stairs to scene shop.

11. Hardware will be an allowance item. Existing historic door hardwarewill receive new cylinders to be masterkeyed with all other hardware.

12. Finishes:Existing Boilding. Street Level 0:Floors: Refinish floor in Lounge., Party Room and Museurn/ Boardroom.

Sheet vinyl in Kitchen, vinyl stair treads. Existingceramic tile to remain in box office lobby and toilet rooms.

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12. Finishes: cont.Walls: Repair existing plaster and paint except vinyl walicovering

in Kitchen and toilet rooms.Ceilings: Existing to remain where possible. New drywall, painted

in Xitchen, toilets arid storage and coatroorn.Existing Building: Dressing Room Level +11.0Painted veneer plaster walls and painted drywall ceilings.Existing Building: Auditorium + 14’8 to + 19’8Refinish existing wood auditorium floor, new urethane finish, re—plaster and paint walls, restore and repaint proscenium.Curved ceiling of stamped tin panels: Clean and replace damaedpanels with new panels.Existing Building Stage Level:New edge—grain fir plank floor with urethane finish. Clean andtuckpoint existing brick stage walls. New firecode drywall ceilingagainst bottom chord of scissors trusses, Dainted.Addition: Rehearsal Room — Level +.OWall-to-wall carpet handicap ramp and vestibule. Vinyl tile overconcrete in costume storage, costume shop and rehearsal room.Ceramic tile floor and vinyl wallcoverin in toilet rooms, fiberglass shower insert. Concrete masonry walls and drywall ceilingspainted.Addition: Scene Shop — Level +19.0Oak strip floor, concrete block exterior walls and veneer plasterinterior walls and drywall ceilings: Painted.Note: Existing north wall: Clean and tuckpoint existing brick andleave exposed.Material: All walls to be painted shall receive a minimum of 2coats of finish over primer. Special care must he exercised inrestoration work. Carpet selected will be of commercial gra’e andmeeting required flame spread ratings,

13. Accessories: Include all toilet room accessories, recessed, stainlesssteel by Bobrick or Parker.Re—use existing where possible.

14. Kitchen Appliances: Since this is not a commercial food serviceoperation but rather a warming and serving kitchen for catered meals,the equipment will be of the domestic tye; counters of plasticlaminate, three section s.s. sink, domestic twin range, two ovens,microwave and commercial dishwasher,, sub-zero freezer and refrigerator large units.

15. Toilet Stalls: Porcelain on steel toilet stalls and doors, top—hung,properly reinforced, Weiss or Sanymetal.Re—use existing stalls.

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16. Special equipment:One hydraulically operated freight elevator with 2 stops and a liftheight of 12’ with self—closing doors on opposite side. This elevatorwill also serve as handicapped access to stage. Installation inmasonry shaft must meet all applicable provisions of elevator code.One electrically operated rolling steel fire door in back wall ofstage to meet fire code requirements. This door will also be wiredto fire alarm system in order to close automatically in case of fire.

Special stage equipment: Exact enumeration of future stage equip—rnent goes beyond the scope of this study. However, an allowance forsuch items will be included in the cost estimate (see Section x).

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A. Plumbing1. Description of Systems:

a. It is i,roposed to run sanitary lines to existing stormsewer same as generally in use in Iewisville). If thisis not approved, a holding tank will be provided that willbe pumped out periodically.

b. A new domestic water line will be provided to the buildingto feed all of the Dlumbing fixtures. A new hot waterheater will be provided in the mechanical room.

c. Most plumbing fixtures will be new utilizing tank typewater closets. Re—use existing fixtures wherever possible;also include a new water softener.

B. Fire Protection1. Descrintion of Systems:

a. A complete new fire protection syster. will be providedfor the building in accordance with a1 codes. Sprinklerheads in the auditorium utilize sidewal] heads where everpossible to minimize the impact upon the historicalcharacter of the space.

C. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioninz1. Description of Systems: Each area of the buiidin will have

its own unit, This will allow certain areas to be operated atdifferent time schedules from OflE another. The areas shown onthe attached drawings are:a. AC—i: This is a rooftop air conditioner servinE new

addition where the scene shot, green roor., costume shopand costume storage are located.

b. AC—2: This is also a rooftop air condilioner unit serving the auditorium and stage area.

c. AC—3: This is a small air conditioner located within themechanical room serving the intermediate dressirir rooms,

d. AC—4 This is a small air conditioner located within themechanical room serving the street level Jdtchen, r.USEuTfland business office.

e. AC—5: This is a small air conditioner located within themechanical room serving the street level lounge.

D, .ectrical1. Lighting:

a. Description of Systems: As shown on the electrical “E”drawings, each room is designated in terms of usage.Rooms designated with the same number have the same usageand, therefore, use the same type of luninaire.

The following rooms designated with a shall beilluminated by:

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I Fluorescent down lights utilizing energy efficient“PL” lams.

2 Multi—Incandescent lamps around mirror.3 Multi—Incandescent lamps above mirror.4 2 x 4 surface mounted fluorescent with energy saving

lamps. Fluorescent lamps to be warm white.5 Porcelain socket with incandescent lamp.6 Multi—Incandescent lamps above mirror with 2 x 4

ceiling mounted fluorescent.7 2 x 4 surface mounted fluorescent in coniunction

with under cabinet fluorescent.8 Pendant mounted chandelier suoplemented with track

lights along walls.9 Pendant mounted chandelier suplemented with track

lights and quartz down lights.10 Fluorescent down lighting supplemented with track

lighting and wall sconces.11 Upgrading existing footlights and proscenium over

head lights. Adding additional rack lights, overhead fresnel lights an back lighting.Conversion of existing proscenium gas lights toincandescent.

12 evamp existing chandelier supplererted with quartzdown lighting and valance unlights on sidewalls forceiling lightwash.

13 Floodlight for banner.14 Victorian type wall mounted lurThaire.

2. Power: The electrical worn will consist of receDtacles amc anew service, Approximately one receptacle for each 100 squarefeet of floor area will be provided. Power connections toelevator and mechanical ecuiprent will be inc’uded. A newfire alarm system will be installed in accordance with localcodes.

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VIII. STATEMENT OF FURNISHINGS

1 • All items shown on drawings are included in the General Contract(counters, shelves, vanities, kitchen and laundry equipment).

2. All finishes enumerated in the outline specifications are part ofthe General Contract.

3. Furnishings shall include 250 moveable auditorium chairs, stackingty-De, of traditional appearance.

4. Final stage equipment is handled as an allowance item.

5. Furnishing of office/Boardroom, green room, etc. will be done withexisting or donated materials.

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The strucutral engineer has inspected the existing building and made apreliminary assessment of the condition and bearing capacity of the existing floors. According to this, the main floor will support 117 lbs.; thedressing room floor supports 124 lbs. and 80 lbs. at the longer span; thestage floor will not support the 150 lbs./sf required by code.

We propose to strengthen the dressing room floor by inserting additionalmicro—lam beams of 13” depth next to all existing joists and let thedressing room partitions act as support of the existing stage floor joists.During construction, the actual layout of dressing room walls wil] bedetermined by the location of stage floor joist splices.

This system will work for the layout shown as well as for th indicatedoption of less dressing room space if the full 4eiht of the first floorwants to be maintained all the way back.

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X • PROPOSAL FOR CODE COMPLIANCE

A. Existing Conditions:At present, only the street level area can be safely used by thepublic. The auditorium and stage area is accessed by a non-conforming stair from street level and via wooden steps through theunprotected backstage area. There is no access for the hand icaopednor a fire suppression system.

B. This Master Plan addresses the problem of safety and public healthin the following way:1. It indicates two new and separate exits from the auditorium

as well as two new exits from street level. One of the formeris a ramp that will allow handicapped access from north.Exitways will be in rated enclosures with labeled doors. On€of the new exitways will also give a second exit from thestage. The new hydraulic lift (primarily used to bring sceneryto Scene Shop) will allow handicapped access to stage. Inaddition, there will be an exterior stairs from Scene Shor/stage level to grade. All this will make the existing stairsinto a not required exit.

2. The existing building has a total floor area of 8800 SF(3800 SF street level, 1200 SF intermediate level and 9OO SFauditorium and stage). The planned addition will contain3660 SF on two levels. The building has masonry bearing wallsand wood and steel floor construction and wood roof structure.This plan provides fire alarms, a complete automatic wetsprinkler fire suppression system and battery pack emergencylighting and exit signs. All exitwavs will he protected; allwalls and ceiling of stage will be protected; stare will heseparated from Scene Shop by an automatic steel fire shutters.All details of fire alarm and fire suppression will be workedout with and approved by the fire marshall.

3. Number of toilet fixtures has been increased:Public toilets: 9 toilets, 2 urinals, 10 lavatories.Handicapped toilets are provided and accessible.Staff toilets: 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, 1 shower.

4. Kitchen: This is not a food service operation, but a warmingand serving kitchen. The proposed eauipnent, therefore, willbe of residential character. Range will have hood and exhaustfan. Mechanical system will introduce required amount of outside air into kitchen.

5. See description of mechanical systems.6. Fire Marshal will determine the allowable number of occupants

of the auditorium. Seating plan indicates a capacity of 200—o.

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XI. PRELIMINARY ESTINATE OF COST

Note: Architectural estimate differentiates between restoration and newconstruction. This is not possible for the estimate of mechanical systemssince these are housed in the addition but serve the whole complex.

A. Restoration:1. Exterior building walls, new sidewalks, rear

parking, awning, etc.2. Interior restoration of auditorium: replaster

walls, refinish floor, light booth and stairsto it, insulate roof, rernir tin ceiling, andrestore proscenium.

3. Stage restoration, including spiral stairs andfire shutter.

4. Stnfctural improvements.5. New toilets and kitchen, street level.6. Board room/Museum, office, new floor covering

throughout.7. New stacking auditorium chairs: 250 pieces

x $110.8 Demolition.

8 ContingencyTOTAL Restoration/Architectural

B. Building Addition:3660 SF on two levels, masonry cavity bearing wallswith exposed block, wood floor construction, woodtruss roof, some stud partitions, plastered.3660 SF x 47/sFSpecial: Hydraulic liftNew exitwavs in existing building and through

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8 ContingencyTOTAL Addition/Architectural

C. Estimated allowance for stage eouipinent.

Estimated total architectural cost:

D. Estimated cost of Mechanical Services:(See attached figures)1 • Fire Protection2. Plumbing3. Heating, ventilating, air conditioning4. ectricalEstimated total mechanical cost

Estimated total construction costFor professional fees, permits, testing, etc.

6 of totalTOTAL PROJECT COST

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XI. (ECRJ{ICAL/ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS:

A. Plumbing: Including new services andall new plumbing fixtures as shown $34,000.00

B. Fire Protection: Including new sprinklersthroughout the building, a new valve pitand fire pump.———-- $45,000.00

C. Heating, Ventilating & Air cond.: Includesall air conditioning units and ductwork shown $68,000.00

D. Electrical:1. Lighting—-- ————$34,200.002. Dimming system $12,000.003. Receptacles, Panels,

Feeders & Misc. $14,700.004. Elevator $ 4,100.005. EVAC Wiring $ 7,000.006. Service & Dist. $12,800.007. Fire Alarm $ 6,000.008. Sound System $ 9,100.00

Total Electrical $99,900.00

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It must be pointed out that these costs are extrapolations of other currentprojects and should be reasonably accurate for a project starting now.Building cost is not static. The overall tendency over the last 30years has been upward with occasional relative dips during periods ofrecession. With present annual inflation rate of L4, building cost can beexpected to increase by this percentage each year.

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XII. SEQUENCE MD TIME TABLE

While the Guyer Opera House could be restored without building the addition, it would be extremely difficult to provide the necessary exits aridmechanical systems without the addition. Actually, they would have to bebuilt and partially demolished or relocated for the addition. Moreover,the building would not be useful for all the contemplated activities andbe more or less an empty historic monument. So it would appear that theproject is really not divisible. This does not mean that everythingwill have to be built at one time, only that the Guyer Opera House willnot start its second life until all parts are in place.

Construction time for a project of this size will depend on the competence of the selected contractors. With enough manpower and expertise,it might take 8 months. If the project is split up and substantial workis done by volunteers, it will, of course, take more time.

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