Preservation Timeline for the White Grass Dude Ranch
2006
White Grass cabins were stabilized to prevent further deterioration during the five year project duration. Site clean up included: Hantavirus remediation, bat and rodent exclusion, and demolition of the nn-historic fabric. Salvageable windows and doors were labeled, removed and transported to the Moose shop for preservation treatment. New plywood coverings were installed over windows and doors to protect the structures from public entry.
2007
Work begins on utilities including providing electrical service for construction work. Installation of a water system will include the construction of a well house and distribution lines to the historic shower/laundry building. The septic system will be trenched and construction of new waste water lines will begin in 2007 with the expectation that they will be completed in 2008. Work on the main cabin (HS-1168) will begin, along with the laundry/shower building (HS 1162) including installation of a new foundation and the repair of exterior logwork.
2008
Work on the Hammond cabin (HS-1156) will begin while work on the main cabin continues. This will include exterior wall log replacement, foundation replacement, porches, fireplace repair, and ADA upgrades. Windows and doors will be re-installed after fabrication or preservation treatment. Concurrent work on guest cabins (HS-1154, HS-1155, HS-1157, HS-1158, and HS-1159) will begin focusing on the repair of exterior log work and upgrade of foundations.
Click here to see photos of the progress made in 2008.
2009
During the third year, work on the main cabin, Hammond cabin and the shower/laundry building should be substantially complete with utility systems operational for these structures. Work on the interiors and exteriors of the first set of guest cabins will become the primary focus and will provide minimal cabin space. Work will concentrate on exterior wall log replacement, foundation replacement, porches, and fireplace repair. Window and door preservation will be finalized and utilities to these cabins will be connected from shower/laundry (utility) building.
2010
The fourth year, work will focus on the remaining cabins (HS-1160, HS-1161, HS-1163, HS-1164, and HS-1165) to repair or replace exterior logs, roofs, doors, porches, and fireplaces. Utility connections to these structures will be initiated and foundation work begun. Work on the first set of cabins (HS-1154, HS-1155, HS-1157, HS-1158, and HS-1159) should be substantially complete by the end of the construction season and all or a portion of these cabins operational.
2011
During the fifth year, the rehabilitation of the remaining five cabins (HS-1160, HS-1161, HS-1163, HS-1164, and HS-1165) will continue or be finalized along with any remaining work on doors, windows, or exteriors. Landscape work will mitigate road and drainage issues and establish parking for vehicles.
After completion, the Western Center for Historic Preservation will change its focus to other historic structures in Grand Teton National Park, then to structures in Yellowstone National Park, and eventually to historic buildings throughout the Intermountain Region.
