HISTORIC STRUCTURES REPORT
for the
GLIDDEN BARN (ca. 1870)
Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center
A proposal by
Michael A. Dixon, FAIA/architect
and
Roger Keys/preservationist
August 25, 2014
The Office of Michael A. Dixon, FAIA/Architect
1000 Geneva Road/17C, St. Charles, Illinois 60174
(847) 502-3136 / madixon1166@gmail.com
August 25, 2014
President Svetlana Henrikson and the Board of Directors
Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center
921 W. Lincoln Hwy.
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
RE: GLIDDEN BARN HISTORIC STRUCTURES REPORT
Dear President Henrikson and Directors:
A Historic Structures Report provides a valuable foundation for the proper restoration of the
Glidden Barn and will provide the information necessary for making appropriate decisions with
regard to the Barn’s continued use as a museum open to the public.
We are pleased to have this opportunity to propose architectural and preservation services for the
development of a Historic Structures Report which is to be used as a preservation plan for the
Glidden Barn in DeKalb. Following is an outline of services which would be furnished for this project:
The project to develop a Historic Structures Report will be separated into two phases. The first
phase will include the documentation of a historical evaluation and description of site conditions.
Also included will be the analysis of existing physical conditions of the structure. Provided during
this phase will be a compilation of existing and/or new historical findings, a chronology of
alterations and historical uses of the property, a photographic documentation of current and
historic images, an assessment of existing conditions and the development of a set of drawings,
including floor plans, elevations and the documentation of important details. The drawings will be
prepared with respect to Historic American Buildings Survey guidelines at published by the National
Park Service of the United States Department of the Interior.
The fixed fee for services during Phases I will be $2,450.00.
The second phase of the project to develop a Historic Structures Report for the Glidden Barn will be
the compilation of all findings into a report which will provide a description of the building’s
architectural history as well as provide guidance with respect to proposed restoration and/or
reconstruction proposed. Preservation objectives will be defined and will outline a list of work
priorities, phasing possibilities and estimated costs. New drawings will be created to show the
extent of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and lighting or other changes required to
reach the preservation goals to provide for the Barn’s continued use as a museum.
The fixed fee for services for Phase II will be $1,800.00.
It is expected that numerous meetings with the Glidden Board or your selected “Barn Restoration
Committee” will be required throughout the process. A preliminary timeline is as follows. Its
refinement will be developed with input from the Glidden Board and/or “Committee”:
Initial discussion meeting defining preservation objectives/Phase I
October 15, 2014
Field work for documentation and discoveries
October-November
Presentation of findings and further discussions of objectives
December 3, 2014
Presentations of findings/open meeting
Mid-January 2015
Commencement of Phase II
January 2015
Presentation of restoration and/or reconstruction plans
February 18, 2015
Final Historic Structures Report submittal
March 11, 2015
COMPENSATION SUMMARY
Services for this project will be provided at a fixed fee as follows:
Phase I / Evaluation and Analysis
$2,450.00
Phase II / Preservation Objectives
1,800.00
TOTAL FIXED FEE
$4,250.00
of which an initial payment of $425 (10% of total fixed fee) shall be paid upon execution of this
agreement and shall be credited to your account for this project. Fees are invoiced monthly in
proportion to services completed. Final payment is made upon the submittal of the Historic
Structures Report. Reimbursable expenses shall include the following and will be billed at a direct
cost plus 20%:
Cost of reproduction of drawing
Cost of scans of drawings
Photocopy costs to produce multiple copies of the Historic Structures Report, as
requested
We hope that this proposal meets with your approval and we look forward to commencing with this
project immediately. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact
either of us at your convenience.
Please acknowledge your acceptance of this proposal by signing the enclosed copy and returning it
with the initial payment of $425.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Dixon, FAIA/architect
(847) 502-3136
Roger Keys/preservationist
(815) 751-0696
ACCEPTED:________________________________________________DATE:________________
for the Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center