YELLOWSTONE
Historic Structures Report
Norris Soldier Station
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ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

Name and Number of Structure:

Norris Soldier Station is Building No. 111 on the Yellowstone Register, and is classified as a CC Structure in the Historic Structures Inventory.

Realistic Estimate of the Cost of Proposed Construction Activity:

The estimate of $20,020 covers the restoration-construction costs of the one building. A revised P.C.P. follows the estimate.

Norris Soldier Station Estimate
June 13, 1969 CSP

Foundation and lower structure work

Raise North wing, lower ground, install concrete foundations, replace rotten bottom logs, rotten joists and flooring where required - 600 SFT @$l0

$6,000

Excavate and replace northwest foundations on east wing with drain tile on exterior. Replace rotted bottom logs as required. Remove floor joists and earth in NE Room and replace - LS

1,500

Cut concrete front porch back 4" on walls and top surface and replace with 4" reinforced concrete

1,500


$9,000

Repair middle areas


Replace 14 log ends @$50 each

700

Repair sash and trim - LS

500

Repair chimneys and fireplace

300


1,500

Roof work

Remove roofing, repair rafter ends and sheathing Reshingle - 30 squares @$l00

3,000


1,500

Treat exterior and floors - paint interior


Repair and treat exterior - LS

1,500

Repair and paint walls and ceiling - LS

1,500

Repair and treat floors - LS

750


3,700

Electrical work

Electrical work for light and heat

1,000


1,000

Plumbing work

Plumbing for water with soil line

1,000


1,000

Grading and Miscellaneous

Grading, cleanup and Miscellaneous

770


770



$20,020


PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PROPOSAL

STATEMENT OF MANAGEMENT'S REQUIREMENTS, PROPOSED WORK, AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER FACETS OF THE PARK PROGRAM. (Provide detail data for "Management Information" on Form 10-411a, Supplemental Sheet and attach.)

Restoration of the Norris Soldier Station, including structural repairs, and the extraordinary professional supervision necessary in rehabilitation and restoration of an historic structure. The Soldier Station building is 23 x 67 feet with a wing 16 x 36 ft; floor area 1,877 sq. ft. and volume of 16,928 cu. ft.

Soldier Station building is a log frame on a concrete foundation, lumber finished and with a wood-shingle roof.

Its restoration is necessary to preserve the last unaltered Soldier Station, and to furnish it and provide for a meaningful interpretation of the structure and the Army Patrol system in Yellowstone National Park, as it was 1909-1918. See, "Report on Historical Structures at Yellowstone National Park," by Ray H. Mattison, September 1960; and, "Historic Structures Report - Norris Soldier Station," by Aubrey L. Haines, February 1961 and Historic Structures Report October 1966

LOCATION WITHIN AREA OF TERMINI: Norris Campround

PARK: Yellowstone National Park

BLDG. OR RT.# AND SEC.: Bldg. #111

PROJECT: Reconstruction of Norris Soldier Station, County: Yellowstone, State: Wyoming

PCP INDEX NO.: B-374-2

CLASS (B) — Estimate based on preliminary plans

ITEM
QUANTITY
COST
Foundations and lower structure workLS$9,000
Repair middle areasLS1,500
Roof workLS3,000
Treat exterior and floors-paint interiorLS3,750
Electrical WorkLS1,000
Plumbing workLS1,000
Grading and MiscellaneousLS770

ESTIMATE TOTALS

Construction20,020

Plans, Surveys, and Supervision4,010

Contingencies2,670

CONSTRUCTION SUB TOTAL26,700

GRAND TOTAL26,700

Summary of Architectural Evidence in Historical Data

1901. Post Commander Pitcher designs a new T-shaped station for Norris, having separate rooms for officers and teamsters. (Pp. 25-26; Plate 1)

1908. Existing (third) Norris Soldier Station erected, generally following Picher's plan. Visitor refers to kitchen and verandah in new stucture. (P. 30)

As-built plans and description of new station. (Pp. 31-32; Plate 2)

1911. Condition of station. Rechinking and window panes needed. Repairs undertaken. Lacks fire protection. Reference to root cellar inside. Number of occupants. (Pp. 33-34)

1915. Canteen in building. (P. 36)

1916. NPS rangers take over station, temporarily. (P. 37)

1918-19. General repairs made. Interior and windows painted. Glass set. Kitchen chimney and fireplace repaired. (Pp. 38-39)

1959. Earthquake damage to chimneys and fireplace. (P. 39)

Present condition. (Pp. 39-40)



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