CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

The renovation and restoration of the Edison National Historic Site began in 2003 and will continue into 2006.

The National Park Service and the Thomas A. Edison Preservation Foundation are partnering in this project to:

• Repair many of the century-old buildings at the Site.
• Increase the exhibition space available to display artifacts from the Edison National Historic Site collection.
• Improve the preservation environment for the collection.
• Improve visitor access and safety.
• Enhance fire detection and suppression throughout the Site.

The NPS Denver Service Center is providing planning coordination for these efforts.

Major restoration and renovation phases

• HVAC in the Laboratory Buildings
• Elevator in Main Laboratory Building
• Laboratory Masonry Repair
• Drains, Service Lines, and Conduits
• Fire Suppression Improvements
• Glenmont Geothermal HVAC Installation
• Glenmont Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
• Glenmont Electrical System
• Glenmont Greenhouse Restoration
• Glenmont Potting Shed Repairs
• Glenmont Barn Repairs
• Glenmont Cleaning
• Return of Building 11
• Other Project Activities
• Hard Hat Edison Day June 4, 2005

updated: 08-Jul-2005 10:39