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reveLsTOKe ciTY HALL
BUILDING ENVELOPE HERITAGE ASSESSMENT
FEBRUARY 2013
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
1.INTRODUCTION 2
2.UNDERSTANDINGREVELSTOKECITYHALL 4
2.1HistoricContext 4
2.2OriginalArchitect:C.B.K.VanNorman 6
2.3ArchitecturalSignificance 8
2.4Documentation 10
2.5StatementofSignificance 10
2.6OriginalConstructionandCurrentCondition 12
2.6.1Concrete 12
2.6.2Windows 16
2.6.3FrontEntry 212.6.4HoseTowerLouvers 22
2.6.5OriginalColours 23
3.CONSERVATIONGUIDELINES 24
3.1StandardsandGuidelines 24
3.2ConservationReferences 25
3.3HeritageEquivalenciesandExemptions 25
3.3.1BritishColumbiaBuildingCode 25
3.3.2EnergyEfficiencyAct 26
4.CONSERVATIONRECOMMENDATIONS 27
4.1ExteriorWallSurfaces 27
4.2WindowandDoorAssemblies 29
4.3RoofAssemblies 30
4.4FrontEntry 30
4.5ExteriorColours 30
4.6MaintenancePlan 31
4.7ConservationRecommendations 31
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 32
APPENDIXA:RESEARCHREFERENCES 33
A.1C.B.K.VanNorman 33
A.2CityofVancouverArchives 33
A.3RevelstokeMuseum&Archives 33
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1.INTRODUCTION
SUBJECTPROPERTY:RevelstokeCityHallandFireHall,216MackenzieAvenue,RevelstokeCONSTRUCTIONDATE:1938-1939
ORIGINALARCHITECT:C.B.K.VanNorman,Vancouver
ORIGINALCONTRACTORS:Montcrieff&Vistaunet,Vancouver
HERITAGESTATUS:RevelstokeCommunityHeritageRegister(enacted2002)
RevelstokeCityHallisatwo-storeyearlyModernbuildinglocatedat216MackenzieAvenue,atthecornerofSecond
Street.Completedin1939,thebuildingwasdesignedbyVancouverarchitectCharlesBurwellKerrensVanNormanand
wasbuiltbythecontractingfirmofMontcrieff&Vistaunet,alsofromVancouver.Thestructurewasdesignedtocombine
thefunctionsofCityHallandtheFireDepartmentandisdistinguishedbyitstallhose-dryingtower,whichpunctuatesits
flat roof. Thebuilding hasbeen recognizedfor itsheritage significance through inclusion on theCity ofRevelstoke
CommunityHeritageRegister.
Althoughthebuildingissubstantiallyintact,theexteriorandinteriorofRevelstokeCityHallhavebeenalteredovertime.
The exterior ofthe structurewasoriginallycomposedof paintedstructural concrete,buthassincebeen covered in
polymermodified cementstucco.Windowsanddoorshavebeenaltered,andtheoriginalfirehalldoorshavebeen
filledin.
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In2012, theCityofRevelstokecommissionedReidJonesChristoffersenLtd.(RJC)toundertakeaBuildingEnvelope
Condition Assessment that was submitted January 21, 2013. The purpose of this Building Envelope Heritage
AssessmentistoreviewproposedremediationtreatmentsfortheexterioroftheRevelstokeCityHallbuildingenvelope,
provideconservationrecommendationsandassesspotentialimpactstoitsheritagecharacter.
TheHeritageAssessmentexaminesin detailthehistory,constructionand significanceofCityHall,andassesseshow
potentialinterventionswouldaffectitsheritagevalue.Previousinterventionshavealreadyimpactedtheappearanceof
thebuilding,andmovingforward,decisionsmadenowcaneitherreversetheseimpactsandpointtowardsarestoration
ofthebuilding,ormovetowards even greater impacts.It isthereforeimportanttounderstandhoweach proposed
interventioncouldpotentiallyaffectheritageappearanceandvalue.ThisisfurtherreviewedinSection4:Conservation
Recommendations.
Directional references in this report are based on Mackenzie Street running north-south, and correspond to the
descriptionsintheoriginalVanNormandrawings.
RevelstokeCityHall[StocksPhoto,RevelstokeMuseum&ArchivesP.151].
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2.UNDERSTANDINGREVELSTOKECITYHALL
2.1HISTORICCONTEXT
ArrivingintheOkanaganareainthe1870s,SurveyorArthurStanhopeFarwellwasthefirsttoprovidealayoutfor
whatisnowknownasRevelstokeand,by1885,FrontStreetboastedgeneralstores,hotels,brothelsandbars.The
new community was arranged in accordance with Farwells plan and bore his name. Like many western
communities, where buildings wereconstructed primarilyofwood andwhereheat andlightwere providedby
flame,FarwellwasdevastatedbyafireinMayof1885,destroyingmanyofitsbuildingsandbusinesses.However,
rebuildingeffortsbeganassoonaspossibleandwithintwoweeks,manyofthebuildingshadbeenreconstructed.
Bylate1885,constructionhadbegunontheCanadianPacificRailway(CPR).
WhentheCPRreachedthetownsite,therewasadisputeregardingFarwell'sclaimtothelandand,refusingtodeal
with Farwell, the CPR located their station east of his land. In 1886, the CPR asked the federal post office
departmenttochangethenameofthesettlementtohonourLordRevelstoke,whosebankingfirmhadprovided
thefundstoensurethecompletionoftherailway.AcourtcasebetweentheCPRandFarwelldelayeddevelopment
ofthetownformanyyears,andalthoughRevelstokewasincorporatedasacityonMarch1,1899,itwasnotuntil
1897whenlandownerscouldgetcleartitletotheirproperty.As aresultof thedispute,thereweretwodistinct
businessdistrictswellintothe1900s,whenmoreandmorebusinessesrelocatedto"UpperTown"neartheCPR
station. Many of the buildings in downtown Revelstoke were constructed before 1914 and a downtown
revitalization programin the1980sfacilitatedthe restorationof many heritagebusinessblocks.The revitalized
downtownhas attractedmany visitors toRevelstokeand hasstrengthened itsstatus asa culturalandheritage
tourismdestination.
City Hallwasoriginallyhousedin a small two-storey frame
building(left).InMarch1938thebasementinthebuilding
cavedin,raisingquestionsaboutthestabilityofthebuilding,
anditwascondemned.The1930swereatimeofeconomic
austerity,andtherewasdiscussionoffixingthebuildingata
minimal cost, despite the citys overall growth and its
inadequacy for serving the full range of civic functions.Council was not satisfied with costly rental arrangements,
withdepartmentsnotcentralized,anddecidedtosubmita
By-Lawforanewcivicbuildingthatwouldalsoincludeanew
firehall.MayorWalterHardmansoughtsupportforthisnew
facility,andtheBuildingBy-Lawcarriedbyalargemajority.
Thelargestrecordedvotein recentmoneyby-lawsassured
that a new modern fire hall and city hall would be
constructed;of297votescast,233infavourand64against.
RevelstokeCityHall,July27,1938
[BritishColumbiaArchivesA-09528]
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Vancouver-basedarchitectCharlesBurwellKerrensVanNormanwasselected.Itappearsthatheaggressivelysought
theprojectandwaswillingtocaphisfeeandalsoguaranteedthatthebuildingcouldbedeliveredonbudgetorelse
hewouldforfeitpayment.
VanNorman wasselectedas thearchitecton July 29,1938;he signeda contract fora feeof 6%of thecostof
building,plustravelingexpenses.Thetotalcostofthebuildingwasnottoexceed$38,000.Hebeganhisdesignofa
streamlined,Moderniststructurethatreflectednewtechnologicaladvancesandacutting-edgestyleinfluencedby
EuropeanmodelsandnotyetseeninwesternCanada.Itwasaverydaringstatement,andsomehowmetwiththe
approval of Council who viewed the plans in mid-August. Van Normans design was startlingly modern and
innovative,withatall,hose-dryingtowerrisingaboveaminimalisttwo-storeyhorizontalbox.Therewasacomplete
lackofappliedornamentation.Itwasaradicaldeparturefromwhatcouldhavebeenexpected.VanNormanworked
brieflyintheofficesofTownley&MathesoninVancouver,priortotheircommissionforVancouverCityHall,1935-
36.Hewouldhavebeenfamiliar,howeverwiththatmodernistdesign,butitdisplayedafarmorecautiousapproach
thantheboldandasymmetricaldesignthatwasdevelopedforRevelstoke.Approvalwasgranted,andcontractors
Montcrieff&VistaunetofVancouverprovidedthelowesttenderof$32,668.00andwerehiredfortheproject.
WorkstartedonthenewbuildinginOctober,withworkproceedingtosubstantialcompletionbyMarch1939.Prior
tocompletionofthebuilding,MayorHardmanaddressedtheNativeSonsandaddressedtheissueoftheradicaldesignofthebuilding:
MayorHardmantoldthegatheringthatheappreciatedthestandofthecitizensinvotingforanewmunicipal
buildingandhewasgladtosaythestructurewouldbeinusebythefirstweekinMarch.Thecouncilhadbeen
activatedprimarilyinsecuringmuch-neededaccommodationforthefiredepartmentandthisithadobtainedin
thenewup-to-datequarters.Thecityhallportionofthebuildingwouldcostabout$9,000,andmakespossible
anannualsavingof$840,nowpaidinrentforthebuildingoccupied.Duetothefirstclassconditionofthe
waterworkssystemandtheconstructionofthenewfirehall,fireinsuranceratesinthebusinessareashad
beenreducedfrom7to24percent.Themayorlaughinglyremarkedthathehadheardthenewbuilding
referredtoasthemausoleum,theportalofConnaughtTunnel,thecityjail,andtheflourmill.Hehad
noapologiestomakeforit.Itwasamodernbuildingineveryrespectandhewaspreparedtoguaranteethat
forthevaluereceived,itwasthecheapestbuildingerectedinBritishColumbiain25years.
RevelstokeReview,January20,1939:ZealandEarnestnessLackinginourDemocraticSystem.
ThenewCityHallwasopenin timefor theCitysfortiethbirthday,butworkcontinuedonuntilApril,whentheexteriorwaspaintedandtheFireDepartmentmovedin.Thebuildingretainsitsroleasmunicipalheadquartersand
haseffectivelyservedthecommunityformorethansevendecades.TheFireDepartmentmovedoutin1982,with
theirspacenowabsorbedintotheofficeuseofCityHall.
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2.2ORIGINALARCHITECT:C.B.K.VANNORMAN
Left:C.B.K.VanNorman,circa1946[Cityof
VancouverArchivesPortP1440].
Charles Burwell Kerrens Van Norman was
borninMeaford,OntarioonMarch20,1907
and attended public school in Wingham,
Ontario. He later moved to Winnipeg to
enrollatSt.John'sCollegeandenteredthe
School of Architecture at the University of
Manitoba in 1924. Upon graduating from
thatinstitutionin1928hejoinedtheoffice
of Over & Munn in Winnipeg, and after
working there for a six-month period he
movedtoVancouverandjoinedTownley&
Matheson to assist with the design and
preparation of the drawings for the
Vancouver Stock Exchange. Because of the
economicdownturnafterOctober1929,Van
Normanwasforcedtoleavethisofficeand
jointhestaffofthe CanadianPacificRailway
Construct ion Department as local S ite
SupervisorfortheconstructionoftheC.P.R.
HotelinVancouver.In1930hecommenced
his own practice in Vancouver and during
thenexttenyearsspecializedinthedesign
ofprivateresidencesintheLowerMainland
region of British Columbia. He had a
particular interest in the techniques of
prefabricationforwoodframehouses,often
executed in a dramatic International
Modern style,and he canbe creditedwithbeingoneoffirstarchitectsinVancouverto
introduce this new aesthetic to the West
Coast.
Van Normans modernist masterpiece was
the new City Hall for Revelstoke, 1939, an
uncompromisingdesignthatwasstartlingforitstimeandcontext.AnotherprojectwasthenewCompanyStorein
PowellRiver,1940-41,whichwasso atodds with thetownsite'straditional architecturethatpeoplethought"a
spaceshiphad landed."Hewas calleduponby theBritishgovernmentin1944to advisethemon thedesignand
prefabricationofonethousandtimberhouseswhichwereshippedtotheUnitedKingdomaspartoftheirpostwar
reconstructionprogramme,andmanyofhisinventiveideasforresidentialdesignandprefabricationwereadapted
fromhisownexperienceindesigninghisownhouseinVancouverin1939.
Atsixfootfourinchesinheightand230pounds,"Charlie"wasapresenceasimmenseashisname.Knownforhis
extravagance,hewascalled"themeanestpianointown."Hiscommissionsafter1950includedParkRoyalCentre,WestVancouver,whichwasthefirstshoppingcentretobeerectedontheWestCoastofCanada,andtheMaritime
Museum, Ogden Avenue (1957) where the RCMP boat the 'St. Roch' is permanently displayed. Van Norman
conceivedmanyofthehighriseapartmenttowersintheWestEndadjacenttoStanleyPark,themostnotablebeing
that ofBeachTowers,BeachAvenue(1965), thedesignforwhich hewasgiventhe Centennial Award from the
CanadianHousingDesignCouncil.
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2.3ARCHITECTURALSIGNIFICANCE
Left:PowellRiverCompanyStore,1940-41,byC.B.K.
VanNorman[PowellRiverHistoricalMuseum&ArchivesAssociation#2083]
VanNorman'smostimportantdesignsfromthelate
1930sincludetheRevelstokeCityHall,astriking
andundoubtedlycontroversialcivicwork
reminiscentoftheItalianRationalistdesignsof
GiuseppeTerragni.Thislittle-knownandunderrated
landmarkiscertainlyoneofthemostrefined
examplesofthemoderniststyleinCanada,andis
assignificantashisschemeforthePowellRiver
Stores,PowellRiver,B.C.,executedjusttwoyears
later.
RobertHill,BiographicalDictionaryofArchitectsin
Canada1800-1950.
VanNormanwasacommittedmodernistinhisapproachandsensibilities.Hewasclearlyinfluencedbytheworkof
theEuropeanmodernists,atatimewhentheirworkwasnotuniversallyacceptedinNorthAmerica.Severalofhis
projectswereclearlyinfluencedbytheworkofGiuseppeTerragni(1904-1943),whopioneeredtheItalianModern
Movement.TerragnisworkwasbasedontheprinciplesoftheInternationalStyle,butfollowedastrictlyRationalist
sensibilityintermsoflayoutandlackofappliedornamentation.
Left:VillaBianca,SevesoItaly,GiuseppeTerragniArchitect,1937.
Right:Novocomum,ComoItaly,GiuseppeTerragniArchitect,1929.
RevelstokeCityHallisuniqueasoneofthefirstexamplestobebuiltinwesternCanadathatdemonstratedthe
influenceofEuropeanModernismandRationalism.Itisthereforeofgreatarchitecturalsignificanceasapioneering
modernistdesign.As such itisof provincialsignificancefor itsarchitectureandisnotable likelywithina national
contextasapioneeringworkinastylethatwouldgainfurtheracceptanceinthepostwarera.
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Interiorfeaturesatthetimeofcompletion(StocksPhotos,RevelstokeMuseum&Archives].
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2.4DOCUMENTATION
OriginalPlansforRevelstokeCityHall[CityofVancouverArchives]
AspartofthisHeritageAssessment,researchwasundertakentodeterminetheextentofdocumentationavailable,
whichwould assistin determining theoriginalappearanceand characteristicsof thebuildingand theextentof
interventionsover time.Fortunatelytheoriginal plans areincludedas partofthe VanNormanfondsthatwere
depositedattheCityofVancouverArchives[ C.B.K.VanNormanfondsAdd.MSS.755-435:Job38-30ArchitecturalandStructuralPlansandDetails].Nofurtherdocumentationexistsinthissourceexceptonearchivalphotograph.
Inaddition,theRevelstokeMuseum&Archivesmaintainsextensiverecordsonthebuilding,includingnewspaper
clippings,correspondence, contracts,accountsandarchivalphotos.Includedin thecollectionisa full setofthe
originalspecifications.
Together,thisprovidesacompleterangeofdocumentationoftheoriginalconstructionofthebuilding,whichhas
informedtheHeritageAssessment.ArchivaldocumentationislistedinAppendixA:ResearchReferences.
2.5STATEMENTOFSIGNIFICANCE
ThefollowingistheexistingStatementofSignificance,whichwasretrievedfrom.Norevisions
havebeenmade;pleasenotethatitisnotexhaustiveofcharacter-definingelements(suchasthecentralflagpole)
anddoesnotincludeinteriorelements.
DESCRIPTIONOFHISTORICPLACE
TheRevelstokeCityHallisatwo-storeyflat-roofedInternationalStylebuildingsituatedat216MackenzieAvenue,
atthecornerofMackenzieAvenueandSecondStreetinRevelstoke.Theroofispunctuatedbythetallhose-drying
towerbuiltfortheoriginaloccupantoftheeasternsection,theFireDepartment.
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HERITAGEVALUE
ThevalueoftheRevelstokeCityHallliesinitsconnectionwiththegrowthanddevelopmentofRevelstoke.Bythe
1930s,theCityadministrationhadoutgrownthesmalltwo-storeyCityHall,andMayorWalterHardmanandhis
Councildecidedtoconstructanewone.Ratherthanuseahistoricizingstyle,thecitycommissionedamodernist
designwhichcreatesa'streamline'formthatiscloselyassociatedwithspeedandtechnologicaladvancesofthat
time.Thiswasoneofthefirstmodernistcivicbuildingsbuiltoutsideofthemajorurbanareasoftheprovince.The
FireDepartmentoccupiedtherearportionofthebuildinguntiltheymovedtoanewbuildingin1982.Theinterior
wasthenrehabilitatedforcivicuse.
TheRevelstoke City Hallhas heritagevalue asoneof theearly works of visionary modernist CharlesBurwell
KerrensVanNorman.BorninMeaford,Ontarioin1907,hestudiedarchitectureattheUniversityofManitobaand
came to Vancouver in 1928. According to several sources, the Revelstoke City Hallwas "anuncompromising
designthatwasstartlingforitstimeandcontext."Hisdomesticworkinthe1930swasgentleinmodernity,using
variations on the CapeCod Cottage. However, his early public buildings are uncompromisingly modern. Van
Normanreceivedveryfewlarge-scaledcommissionsuntilthe1950s,whenotherarchitectshadcaughtuptohim
stylisticallyand thepost-warpopulacebelievedoptimisticallythata newahistoricalstylewouldissueina new
worldorder.VanNormandesignedmanyoffices,apartments,andpublicbuildingsinthe1950sand1960s,aswellasa majorshopping centre(ParkRoyal ShoppingCentre,WestVancouver,1950jointlywithJ. C.Page). Inthe
1940sand1950s,NedPratt,VanNormanandtheotherfirst-generationmodernistscreatedadistinctivemodern
andwesternidiomandopenedthedoorforayoungergenerationofarchitectswhoadoptedafreer,andmore
expressive,manner.
ThereisalsoheritagevalueintheInternationalStyledesign.ThestylebeganinEuropeattheBauhausandspread
throughNorth Americawhen Europeanarchitectsfled thewar-ravagedcontinent fornew lives in theUnited
StatesandCanada,bringingtheirnewideaswiththem.InternationalStylearchitectsgavenewemphasistothe
expressions of structure, the lightening of mass, and the enclosure of dynamic spaces. Buildings were
characterized chieflyby regular, unadorned geometric forms, openinteriors, and theuseof glass, steel, and
reinforcedconcrete.Architectsusedmodernmaterialsandemployedmoderntechnologytocreatedynamicnew
forms.Unlikeothertwentiethcenturyarchitecturalforms,therewerenohistoricalprecedents.
CHARACTER-DEFININGELEMENTS
Character-definingelementsoftheRevelstokeCityHallinclude: form,scaleandmassing characteristicsoftheInternationalStyle,includinghorizontalemphasisasexemplifiedbygroovesinthe
reinforcedconcretewallsurface,useofcontemporarymaterials,flatroof,roundedcorners,horizontal
bandsofconcrete,emphasisonsharp-angledshapes
firedepartmenthose-dryingtower cornerlocation prominenceontheskyline patternoffenestration glassblockssurroundingentrydooroneastelevation plantersflankingmainentranceandlargewindowonsouthelevation matureconiferoustreestoeithersideofmainentrance originalflagholdersoneastandsouthelevations
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2.6ORIGINALCONSTRUCTIONANDCURRENTCONDITION
2.6.1CONCRETE
RevelstokeCityHallunderconstruction,1939[RevelstokeMuseum&Archives#4158].
The exterior of the building was constructed of monolithic cast-in-place reinforced concrete, used as both a
structuralanda finishingmaterial.Theconcretewasboard-formed,a typicalmethodat thetime,exceptonthe
twomain facades, where a newmaterial, plywood, wasused to lineformsto provide thesmoothest possible
surface.Horizontalbattenswereinsertedtoprovideshadowbandsorstreamlining,whichalsohelpeddisguise
thejointsbetweentheplywood.Thesetechniquesareoutlinedintheoriginalspecifications.Theuseofplywoodas
aformingmaterialwouldhavebeenrelativelyinnovativeatthetime.
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EXTERIORFINISHES:SPECIFICATIONS
CONCRETE
Forms:Notethatallconcreteformson2ndAvenue,andMcKenzieexteriorshallbelinedwithSylvaplyplywood.
Patching:Aftertheformsareremovedanyroughorporousspotsintheconcretemustbecleanedoutcarefullyandtheplacesfilledproperlyandinaworkmanlikemannerwithgroutingmixed1-3.Bolt
holesshallbepluggedbothsidesofwallswithcorkssetin1andholesflushedupwithcement
mortar.
LATHING&PLASTERING:FINAL
Allexposedconcreteworkshallbepaintedoncompletion,withallhoney-combingfilledwithamixofsand&cement1to2trowelledtomatchtheadjoiningsurfaces.
AdvertisementforSylvaplyPlywood[collectionDonaldLuxton].
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RevelstokeCityHallattimeofcompletion;nameanddatesignshavenotbeeninstalled.Noteverycrisplinesofconcrete
workandcontrastbetweenwallsurfacesandwindowsashandtrim[StocksPhoto,RevelstokeMuseum&Archives].
In some areas of thebuilding theoriginal surfaces may be seen
including the north side, part of
therearfaadeandthebasement
lightwells on the south faade.
Where the original concrete is
visible, a smooth painted surface
canbeisevident.Removaloflater
paint layers exposes the original
layerofivory-colouredflatpaint.
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In approximately 1972, a cost of
polymer modified cement stucco
coatingwasapplied to theexteriorof
the building, on the west, east and
south facades. This has had several
impacts. First, it obscures the clean,
simpledetailingthatissoimportantto
thearchitecturalandheritagecharacter
ofthebuilding.Second,itintroducesa
differenttexturetothesurfacesthatis
notassmoothastheoriginal.Third,it
distorts the detailing around the
windows and doors, which was
designedtobeintegralwiththeoriginal
concrete.
Over time, theadhesionof thestuccototheconcretehasstartedtofail.This
has resulted in visible cracking and
thereappearsto besubstantialdelamination.TheRJCAssessmentstates:Theexteriorwalls arebuiltof castin
placeconcretewithsmoothandboardformfinishes.Theoutsideoftheconcretewascoatedwitha thinacrylic
stucco,reportedlyafterabout1972. Severalcoatsof paint have beenapplied since then. Theconditionof the
plasterrangesfromexcellenttopoor,mostlydependingupontheamountofbondtothesubstrateconcrete.The
plasterwasappliedoverapaintedonlayerofacrylicbondingagent.Someremainsoftheoriginalpaintarevisible
belowthebondingagentlayerindicatingmarginalsurfacepreparationatthetimeofapplications.
TheRJCAssessmentconcludes:Basedonourcondition
assessment, elementsof thebuilding envelopefor the
RevelstokeCityHallappeartobeingoodconditionfor
their age. The concrete walls are in good condition,
howeverplasterappliedtothewallsinthe1970sor80s
isdelaminatingandshouldberemoved.
Left:Sampletestpatchremovalofthelaterappliedstuccoon
thehosetower,usingmechanicalremoval.Notecrispedges
ofshadowbandinginoriginalconcrete.
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2.6.2WINDOWS
The configuration and detailing of the original windows and doors are indicated in the original plans and
photographs.Thereweresomewindowanddoorreplacementsin1983,aftertheFireDepartmentmovedoutand
thefirehallbaydoorswerefilledin.Newsealedglassunitswereinstalledinsomewindowsin1998and2003.
TheRJCAssessmentstates:Woodframedwindowsappeartobeacombinationofsomeoriginalframeswithnew
IGUsinstalled,andreplacementframesreplacedapproximately30yearsago,andsomeofthesewithnewIGunits
installed. Some window frames show signs of weathering, however all appear to have been repainted quite
recentlyandappeartobeinserviceablecondition.
Asshownin theoriginal plans,the window sectionsweredetailed tobe attacheddirectlyto thecastconcrete
walls. Thereare two unique glazed assemblieson the south faade; one is a 16-unit two-story high window,
counterpointedbyacurvedwindowassemblyoffourtiersoffivepaneseach,setonconcreteledges.Thesefeature
windows,asnoted inthe originalplans,weredesigned tobe constructedof Teak,presumablyto allow forthe
greaterspans and toallow for the thinnestpossible mullions. They were not designedto have any openable
sections.
Theexistingwooden framingelementsofthesewindowsareextantandappeartobe ingoodcondition. Sealed
double-glazedunitshavebeeninsertedandtheadditionalweightdoesnotappeartohavecausedanysaggingor
deterioration.Oneoperablewindowhasbeeninsertedinthe16-unitassembly.Thewindowframesappeartobein
verygoodconditionontheinside.
ThewindowsonthenorthfaadearedescribedinSection2.6.3.Thewindowsontheeast(alley)faadehavebeen
eitherblockedupor replaced.Therearenowindowsonthenorthfaade,whichissetonthepropertylineand
facesanotherbuilding.
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Above:Originalplansforthewindows.Belowleft:Existingconditionoftheexteriorofthestairwellwindows.BelowRight:
Existingconditionoftheinteriorofthestairwellwindows.
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Above:Currentviewofsouthfaade.Below:Originalappearance[StocksPhoto,RevelstokeMuseum&Archives].
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CurrentviewofSecondFloorWindows,SouthFaade.
Asmaybeseenincomparisontotheoriginalplansandthearchivalimages,thesecondfloorwindowsonthesouth
faadethatoriginallyfacedintothelivingunitonthesecondfloorof theFireHallhavebeenalteredfromtheiroriginallyhorizontally-proportionedsash.Someoftheframingelements,includingtheverticalmullions,appearto
beoriginal. Thereplacement windowsare inpoor condition, andthe wooden sills have rottedout andrequire
replacement.
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2.6.3FRONTENTRY
RevelstokeCityHall,1944[CityofVancouverArchives586-2884].
Theoriginal designof thecentralFrontEntry,deeplyincised into themass of thefront faade,was crucialto
anchoringthedesignCityHallandemphasizingitscivicpresence.Itprovidesamonumentalscaletothebuilding.
Theglassbrickusedtolightentheinsettwo-storeyhighbackwallwasaveryinnovativematerialatthetime.It
wasspecifiedas11square,37/8thick,400SeriesmanufacturedbyOwens-Illinois.
Theglassblocksremainingoodcondition,exceptwheretwolateropeningshavebeenaddedatthesecondfloor
levelforoperablewindows;eachofthesewidowsreplacesfourglassblocks.
Theentrysurroundforthefrontdoorappearstobetheoriginalwoodensections.Thelocationsoftherecessesfor
theoriginalhingesarevisibleoneachside.Thereisnoevidenceofearlierpaintuntiltheexisting,andtheoriginal
finishwaslikelystainedandvarnished.
TheFront Entryhasbeen alteredin anumberofways,materially affecting itscontributionto theoriginalclean
linesofthecomposition.Windowanddoorreplacementsoccurredin1983,andthefrontstairswerecoatedwitha
sandedpolymerfinishataboutthesametime.Thefourwooden-sashwindowsthatfaceintotheentryhavebeen
replaced, as have the front doors. In addition, other changes have impacted the architectural and heritage
characterofCityHall,includingchangestothestairsurfacesandtheremovaloftheCityHallsignletters.Alarge
clothawninghasalsobeenaddedthatcoversalargesectionoftheoriginalentry.
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Originalappearanceofthefrontentry,lookingfromoutsideandinside.
Left:Replacementsashsetintooriginalwindowframe.Right:originalglassblocks.
2.6.4HOSETOWERLOUVERS
Anessentialelementoftheoriginaldesignistheuseoflargewoodenhorizontallouversinthehosetower,whichemphasizethehorizontalityofthecompositionandechotheuseofcornerwindowsbelow.
TheRJCAssessmentstates:Thehosetowerisingoodcondition,exceptforsignsofwaterentryat theroofand
louvers.Thewoodlouversareinadequatetopoorcondition,anddonotpreventweatherfromenteringthetower
spacedespiteinstallationofplywoodshutterstotheinterior.
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2.6.5ORIGINALCOLOURS
Thefollowingreferencesdescribetheoriginalexteriorpaintingoftheconcretewalls,withtwocoatsofBaptexcold
watercementpaint.Theconcretewallswerealwaysmeanttobepainted,ratherthanexposedasrawconcrete.
PaintingOutsideofNewCityHall. QuiteacrowdgatheredoutsidethenewmunicipalbuildingWednesday
afternoontonotetheeffectofthefirstfewbrushapplicationsofpainttotheoutsideofthenewbuilding.The
coatingmakesamarkedimprovementtheappearanceofthestructure,whichwillbefurtherenhancedbythe
secondcoatofpaint.ArchitectC.B.K.VanNormanandContractorVistaunet,bothofVancouver,wereonhand
toinitiatetheundertaking.
RevelstokeReview,April6,1939.
REVELSTOKECITYHALL:SPECIFICATIONS
PAINTING:
AllpaintingshallbedonetotheentireapprovaloftheArchitect. AllcoloursshallbeselectedandapprovedbytheArchitect. ExteriorofBuildingi.e.allconcreteworkshallreceive2coatsofBaptexcoldwatercementpaint. Allfirsash,doors,andframesshallreceiveonecoatofleadandoilprimer,beforesettingonplace. Exterior:Allexteriorwoodtrimshallreceivetwoadditionalcoatsofleadandoilpaint.Teakwood
doorsshallbevarnishedonly.
TheoriginalcoloursofCityHallweredeterminedthroughonsitesampling,andthepaintsampleswereassessedby
microscopicanalysisinordertorevealtheoriginalcolourschemeofthestructure.Theconcretewaspaintedina
verylightivorycolour,typicalofmodernistbuildingsofthetime.Windowsash,andsashanddoormouldings,we
paintedinarichmahoganycolour,whichprovidedstrikingvisualcontrast.Thiscolourcontrastappearsblackand
white in archival photographs, but in reality wasmuch more subtle, andappropriate to the architecture. The
originalcolourswerematchedasfollows:
ConcreteWallSurfaces:matchtoBenjaminMooreHistoricColourHC-27MontereyWhite;flatfinish. WindowSash,andWindowsandDoorTrim:matchtoBenjaminMooreHistoricalVancouverVC-34
StrathconaMahogany;highglossfinish.
City Hallis currently painted in twodifferentwallcolours,which does notenhancethe architectural designorreflect theoriginal unity of colour. Part of the restoration process could include re-instatement of historically
appropriatepaintcolours.PleaserefertoSection4.4ExteriorColours .
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3.CONSERVATIONGUIDELINES
3.1STANDARDSANDGUIDELINES
TheParksCanadaStandardsandGuidelinesfortheConservationofHistoricPlacesinCanada(2010)isthesource
used todetermine theapproach of interventionfor conservationprojects.The interventions proposedfor this
projectmayincludeaspectsofpreservation,rehabilitationandrestoration,asdefinedbelow:
Preservation: theactionorprocessofprotecting,maintaining,and/orstabilizingtheexistingmaterials,form,
andintegrityofahistoricplaceorofanindividualcomponent,whileprotectingitsheritagevalue.
Restoration: theactionorprocessofaccuratelyrevealing,recoveringorrepresentingthestateofahistoric
placeorofanindividualcomponent,asitappearedataparticularperiodinitshistory,whileprotectingits
heritagevalue.
Rehabilitation:theactionorprocessofmakingpossibleacontinuingorcompatiblecontemporaryuseofa
historicplaceoranindividualcomponent,throughrepair,alterations,and/oradditions,whileprotectingits
heritagevalue.
AllinterventionstoaheritagesiteshouldmeettheStandardsoutlinedinthe StandardsandGuidelines ,whichare
conservationprinciplesofbestpractice.ThefollowingGeneralStandardsshouldbefollowedwhencarryingoutany
worktoanhistoricproperty.
STANDARDS
1. Conservetheheritagevalueofahistoricplace.Donotremove,replace,orsubstantiallyalteritsintactorrepairablecharacter-definingelements.Donotmoveapartofahistoricplaceifits
currentlocationisacharacter-definingelement.
2. Conservechangestoahistoricplace,whichovertime,havebecomecharacter-definingelementsintheirownright.
3.
Conserveheritagevaluebyadoptinganapproachcallingforminimalintervention.4. Recognizeeachhistoricplaceasaphysicalrecordofitstime,placeanduse.Donotcreateafalsesenseofhistoricaldevelopmentbyaddingelementsfromotherhistoricplacesorotherproperties
orbycombiningfeaturesofthesamepropertythatnevercoexisted.
5. Findauseforahistoricplacethatrequiresminimalornochangetoitscharacterdefiningelements.
6. Protectand,ifnecessary,stabilizeahistoricplaceuntilanysubsequentinterventionisundertaken.Protectandpreservearchaeologicalresourcesinplace.Wherethereispotentialfor
disturbanceofarchaeologicalresources,takemitigationmeasurestolimitdamageandlossof
information.
7. Evaluatetheexistingconditionofcharacter-definingelementtodeterminetheappropriateinterventionneeded.Usethegentlestmeanspossibleforanyintervention.Respectheritage
valuewhenundertakinganintervention.
8. Maintaincharacter-definingelementsonanongoingbasis.Repaircharacter-definingelementbyreinforcingthematerialsusingrecognizedconservationmethods.Replaceinkindanyextensively
deterioratedormissingpartsofcharacter-definingelements,wheretherearesurvivingprototypes.
9. Makeanyinterventionneededtopreservecharacter-definingelementsphysicallyandvisuallycompatiblewiththehistoricplaceandidentifiableuponcloseinspection.Documentany
interventionforfuturereference.
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AdditionalStandardsrelatingtoRehabilitation
10. Repairratherthanreplacecharacter-definingelements.Wherecharacter-definingelementsaretooseverelydeterioratedtorepair,andwheresufficientphysicalevidenceexists,replacethem
withnewelementsthatmatchtheforms,materialsanddetailingofsoundversionsofthesame
elements.Wherethereisinsufficientphysicalevidence,maketheform,materialanddetailingof
thenewelementscompatiblewiththecharacterofthehistoricplace.
11. Conservetheheritagevalueandcharacter-definingelementswhencreatinganynewadditionstoahistoricplaceandanyrelatednewconstruction.Makethenewworkphysicallyandvisually
compatiblewith,subordinatetoanddistinguishablefromthehistoricplace.
12. Createanynewadditionsorrelatednewconstructionsothattheessentialformandintegrityofahistoricplacewillnotbeimpairedifthenewworkisremovedinthefuture.
AdditionalStandardsrelatingtoRestoration
13. Repairratherthanreplacecharacter-definingelementsfromtherestorationperiod.Wherecharacter-definingelementsaretooseverelydeterioratedtorepairandwheresufficientphysical
evidenceexists,replacethemwithnewelementsthatmatchtheforms,materialsanddetailingof
soundversionsofthesameelements.
14.
Replacemissingfeaturesfromtherestorationperiodwithnewfeatureswhoseforms,materialsanddetailingarebasedonsufficientphysical,documentaryand/ororalevidence.
3.2CONSERVATIONREFERENCES
In additions to specific materials and practice references, the following conservation references should be
consideredforanyinterventionstoRevelstokeCityHall:
StandardsandGuidelinesfortheConservationofHistoricPlacesinCanada ,ParksCanada,2010.
http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/pages/standards-normes/document.aspx
PreservationBrief9TheRepairofHistoricWoodenWindows
http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/briefs/brief09.htm
PreservationBrief15PreservationofHistoricConcrete
http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/briefs/brief15.htm
3.3HERITAGEEQUIVALENCIESANDEXEMPTIONS
The definition for heritage equivalencies and exemptions is now consistent throughout provincial enabling
legislationforrecognizedheritagebuildings,includingsitesthatareeitherlegallyprotectedforheritagepurposes
orthoselistedonacommunityheritageregister.
3.3.1BRITISHCOLUMBIABUILDINGCODE
BuildingCodeupgradingisthemostimportantaspectofheritagebuildingrehabilitation,asitensureslife
safetyandlong-termprotectionfortheresource.Itisessentialtoconsiderheritagebuildingsonacase-by-case
basis,astheblanketapplicationofCoderequirementsdoesnotrecognizetheindividualrequirementsand
inherentperformancestrengthsofeachbuilding.GiventhatCodecomplianceissuchasignificantfactorinthe
conservationofheritagebuildings,themostimportantconsiderationistoprovideviableeconomicmethodsof
achievingbuildingupgrades.
ThisisrecognizedintheBCBuildingCode,inwhichanumberofequivalencieshavebeendevelopedand
adoptedthatenablemoresensitiveandappropriateheritagebuildingupgrades.AsRevelstokeCityHallis
listedontheRevelstokeHeritageRegister,heritageequivalenciesavailableundertheBCBCareavailablefor
thisprojectasrequired.Inadditiontotheseequivalencies,theCitycanalsoacceptthereportofaBuilding
CodeEngineerastoacceptablelevelsofcodeperformance.
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3.3.2ENERGYEFFICIENCYACT
TheprovincialEnergyEfficiencyAct(EnergyEfficiencyStandardsRegulation)wasamendedin2009toexempt
buildingsprotectedthroughheritagedesignationorlistedonacommunityheritageregisterfromcompliance
withtheregulations.EnergyEfficiencystandardsthereforedonotapplytowindows,glazingproducts,door
slabsorproductsinstalledinheritagebuildings.Thismeansthatexemptionscanbeallowedtoenergy
upgradingmeasuresthatwoulddestroyheritagecharacter-definingelementssuchasoriginalwindowsand
doors.
Theseprovisionsdonotprecludethatheritagebuildingsmustbemademoreenergyefficient,buttheydo
allowamoresensitiveapproachofalternatecompliancetoindividualsituationsandahigherdegreeof
retainedintegrity.Increasedenergyperformancecanbeprovidedthroughnon-intrusivemethodsofalternate
compliance,suchasimprovedinsulationandmechanicalsystems.PleaserefertotheStandardsandGuidelines
fortheConservationofHistoricPlaces inCanadaforfurtherdetailaboutEnergyEfficiencyConsiderations.
ItisalsonotedintheRJCAssessmentthatthecurrentwallswithinteriorbattinsulationhaveanapproximate
R8value,andthatis2010anewheatingplantwasinstalledandconnectedtoadistrictenergysystem.
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4.CONSERVATIONRECOMMENDATIONS
The RJC Assessmentnotes: There are no specificperformanceproblemswith the building related bypersonnel
interviewed.Theofficespacesweredescribedascomfortableduringwinterandsummerseasons.Thewaterproofing
systems on walls and roof and foundations are reported to be functioning well with no leaks or deterioration
reported.
OnlythoserecommendedinterventionsintheRJCAssessmentthatwouldimpacttheheritagecharacterofCityHall
havebeenassessed;RecommendationsAandHarenotexpectedtoimpactheritagecharacterorvalue.
PleasenotethattheexistingStatementofSignificancehasbeenusedas thebasisoftheheritageevaluationof
character-definingelements.
4.1EXTERIORWALLSURFACES
TheRJCAssessmentstatesthatthelaterpolymermodifiedcementstuccocoatingisdelaminatingandshouldbe
removed:Theoriginalconcretesurfacescanbepaintedtorestoretheiroriginalappearance,orcouldbeinsulated
with EIFS to improve energy efficiency of the building. The EIFS option while desirable from an engineering
perspective, both to improve energy efficiency and protect the concrete from weather exposure, is unlikely
acceptable from an architectural appearance since it will change the appearance of the building which is
consideredtobeanimportantearlymodernistbuildinginBC.
RJCAssessment: Theexisting exteriorstuccoplaster isin poorconditionat anumberof locations around the
buildingandrequiresreplacement.Removalofthestuccowillconfirmtheconditionoftheoriginalsurfaces.The
original finish on thebuildingappears to have beenpaint on concretesurfaces,and consultationwith Donald
Luxton and Associates (DLA) will confirm appropriate measures for authentic treatmentof the exterior walls.
Applicationofatleastanewpaintcoatingisrecommendedtoreduceabsorptionofconcretesurfacestoprevent
frostdamage, reduceriskofsteelcorrosion, andreduceratesof carbonationof theconcrete.UseofEIFSas an
exteriorfinishisalsotechnicallyviableandwouldprovidesuperiorinsulationforthebuilding,butwouldalsoalter
thesurfaceplanesandthereforetheexteriorappearanceofthefacades.TheRvalueoftheexteriorwallswouldincreasetoR17throughadditionof2ofexteriorinsulation.Anexteriorinsulationandfinishsystem(EIFS)consists
ofinsulationadheredtothesubstratewallwithpolymermodifiedmortarandthenovercoatedwithathinpolymer
modified stucco finish. The exterior insulation would place the concrete in the middle of the insulated wall
assemblywhereitwouldbesubjectedtofarfewerextremesoftemperature.Thewallscouldbere-plasteredwith
acrylicmodifiedstucco,aswasalreadydoneinthe1970s,toprovidesurfaceprotectionifapaintcoatingwouldnot
beadequate.
The RJC Assessment concludes: In conclusion, the condition of the Revelstoke City Hall heritage building is
consideredtobegoodtoexcellent,particularlygivenitsageandcontinuousoccupationfor75years.Theexterior
wallsandwindowsappeartoconstitutethemajorityoftheexteriorheritageelements,andtheirupkeeprequires
someinterventionsdescribedintherecommendationsabove.Withsuchappropriaterepairsandmaintenanceto
the concrete surfaces to protect them from deterioration, and continued heating to prevent critical levels of
moisture accumulation and freeze thaw deterioration, the expected service life of the building should be
considered tobeindefinite.Severaloptions fortreating theexterior of thewallshave beenpresented.Adding
insulationtotheexteriorwalls(EIFScladding)hastheobviousbenefitofdecreasingheatingcostsandprotectingthe walls from frost and moisture damage, however it is considered to degrade the exterior appearance
considerably.Comfortlevelsinsidethebuildingarenotreportedtobeproblematic.Alternateexteriortreatments
suggestedtherefore,whicharelessenergyefficientbutpreservemoreof thevisualheritage,areconsideredto
provideadequateprotectiontotheconcreteandcanbeusedwithconfidenceaslongasthebuildingcontinuesto
beadequatelyheatedduringwinterweather.
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RecommendationsforRemediation
B:Removelooseplasterfromthebuildingtoremoveoverheadhazard. C:Checktheconditionoftheconcretesubstrateatrepresentativelocationstodetermineifthe
plasterwasinstalledtoremedysurfacedeteriorationongoinginthe1970s.
D:Replacetheexteriorfinisheswithnewpaint,stuccoplaster,orEIFS.
ApplicableConservationStandards
Standard1:Conservetheheritagevalueofahistoricplace.Donotremove,replace,orsubstantiallyalteritsintactorrepairablecharacter-definingelements.Donotmoveapartofahistoricplaceifits
currentlocationisacharacter-definingelement.
Standard3:Conserveheritagevaluebyadoptinganapproachcallingforminimalintervention. Standard4:Recognizeeachhistoricplaceasaphysicalrecordofitstime,placeanduse.Donotcreate
afalsesenseofhistoricaldevelopmentbyaddingelementsfromotherhistoricplacesorother
propertiesorbycombiningfeaturesofthesamepropertythatnevercoexisted.
Standard7:Evaluatetheexistingconditionofcharacter-definingelementtodeterminetheappropriateinterventionneeded.Usethegentlestmeanspossibleforanyintervention.Respect
heritagevaluewhenundertakinganintervention.
Standard10:Repairratherthanreplacecharacter-definingelements.Wherecharacter-definingelementsaretooseverelydeterioratedtorepair,andwheresufficientphysicalevidenceexists,
replacethemwithnewelementsthatmatchtheforms,materialsanddetailingofsoundversionsof
thesameelements.Wherethereisinsufficientphysicalevidence,maketheform,materialand
detailingofthenewelementscompatiblewiththecharacterofthehistoricplace.
Standard11:Conservetheheritagevalueandcharacter-definingelementswhencreatinganynewadditionstoahistoricplaceandanyrelatednewconstruction.Makethenewworkphysicallyand
visuallycompatiblewith,subordinatetoanddistinguishablefromthehistoricplace.
CONSERVATIONASSESSMENT CHARACTER-DEFININGELEMENT PROPOSEDINTERVENTION:EXTERIORFINISH CHARACTER-DEFININGELEMENT NEWPAINT STUCCOPLASTER EIFS
LEVELOFINTERVENTION Restoration Preservation Rehabilitation
Form,scaleandmassing Restorationoforiginal
form,scaleandmassing.
Existingform,scaleand
massing.
Distortionoforiginal
form,scaleandmassing.
CharacteristicsoftheInternationalStyle,including
horizontalemphasisasexemplifiedbygroovesinthe
reinforcedconcretewallsurface,useofcontemporary
materials,flatroof,roundedcorners,horizontalbands
ofconcrete,emphasisonsharp-angledshapes.
Restorationoforiginal
detailing.Conformsto
applicableStandards.
Retainscurrentsituation
ofcompromised
detailing.
ContravenesStandards
1,3,4,7,10and11.
Distortionoforiginal
relationship.Greater
impactondetailing.
Firedepartmenthose-dryingtower. Restorationoforiginal
detailing.Conformsto
applicableStandards.
Retainscurrentsituation
ofcompromised
detailing.
ContravenesStandards
1,3,4,7,10and11.
Cornerlocation. N/A N/A N/A
Prominenceontheskyline. N/A N/A N/A
Patternoffenestration. Restorationoforiginal
relationship.
Existingrelationship. Distortionoforiginal
relationship.Greater
impactondetailing.
Glassblockssurroundingentrydooroneastelevation. N/A N/A N/A
Plantersflankingmainentranceandlargewindowon
southelevation.
N/A N/A N/A
Matureconiferoustreestoeithersideofmain
entrance.
N/A N/A N/A
Originalflagholdersoneastandsouthelevations. Restorationoforiginal
relationshiptowall.
Existingrelationship. Willrequirerelocation.
HERITAGEIMPACT Preferred Acceptable NotAcceptable
ConservationRecommendation:Restoration
TheapplicationofanEIFSsystemontheexteriorisincompatiblewithheritagecharacter. Asthelaterstuccoisremoved,theoriginalconcreteshouldberepairedandpainted.
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4.2WINDOWANDDOORASSEMBLIES
RJCAssessment:Thewoodwindowsaremostlynot originaland appeartohavebeenreplacedatvarioustimes,
mostrecentlythroughthedecadesof1980sand1990s.Allthewindowscurrentlyhavedoubleglazedunits(IGU)
installedinreplacedorrepairedwoodframes.Nowholescalereplacementisrecommendedatthistimesincethe
windows appear to be functional if weathered in appearance on some elevations. Budgeting for window
replacementshouldbeplannedforabout10yearsfromnow.DLAcanprovidecommentonappropriatewindow
configurations for when they are replaced since the frames currently installed do not replicate the original
appearance.
Furtherexaminationindicatesthattherearesubstantialamountsoforiginalwindowsashthathavenotfailedand
canberetainedorrepaired.Insomeareas,partsoforiginalframingremainandcouldberehabilitated.Otherareas
demonstratefailureandshouldbereplacedin-kind.Therearenooriginalexteriordoorsthatremain.
RecommendationsforRemediation
E:Prepareawindowreplacementstrategyinkeepingwithdeteriorationratesofexistingwindows.
ApplicableConservationStandards
Standard1:Conservetheheritagevalueofahistoricplace.Donotremove,replace,orsubstantiallyalteritsintactorrepairablecharacter-definingelements.Donotmoveapartofahistoricplaceifits
currentlocationisacharacter-definingelement.
Standard3:Conserveheritagevaluebyadoptinganapproachcallingforminimalintervention. Standard7:Evaluatetheexistingconditionofcharacter-definingelementtodeterminethe
appropriateinterventionneeded.Usethegentlestmeanspossibleforanyintervention.Respect
heritagevaluewhenundertakinganintervention.
Standard8:Maintaincharacter-definingelementsonanongoingbasis.Repaircharacter-definingelementbyreinforcingthematerialsusingrecognizedconservationmethods.Replaceinkindany
extensivelydeterioratedormissingpartsofcharacter-definingelements,wheretherearesurviving
prototypes.
Standard10:Repairratherthanreplacecharacter-definingelements.Wherecharacter-definingelementsaretooseverelydeterioratedtorepair,andwheresufficientphysicalevidenceexists,
replacethemwithnewelementsthatmatchtheforms,materialsanddetailingofsoundversionsof
thesameelements.Wherethereisinsufficientphysicalevidence,maketheform,materialand
detailingofthenewelementscompatiblewiththecharacterofthehistoricplace. Standard11:Conservetheheritagevalueandcharacter-definingelementswhencreatinganynew
additionstoahistoricplaceandanyrelatednewconstruction.Makethenewworkphysicallyand
visuallycompatiblewith,subordinatetoanddistinguishablefromthehistoricplace.
CONSERVATIONASSESSMENT CHARACTER-DEFININGELEMENT PROPOSEDINTERVENTION:WINDOWSANDDOORS CHARACTER-DEFININGELEMENT WINDOWREHABILITATION WINDOWREPLACEMENT
LEVELOFINTERVENTION Restoration/Rehabilitation Replacement
Form,scaleandmassing N/A N/A
CharacteristicsoftheInternationalStyle,including
horizontalemphasisasexemplifiedbygroovesinthe
reinforcedconcretewallsurface,useofcontemporary
materials,flatroof,roundedcorners,horizontalbands
ofconcrete,emphasisonsharp-angledshapes.
Retentionofexistingcharacter-
definingelements.Restorationof
originaldesignappearance.Conforms
toapplicableStandards.
ContravenesStandards1,3,47,10and
11.Distortionoforiginalrelationship.
Greaterimpactondetailing.
Firedepartmenthose-dryingtower. N/A N/ACornerlocation. N/A N/A
Prominenceontheskyline. N/A N/A
Patternoffenestration. Restorationoforiginaldetailingand
appearance.Conformstoapplicable
Standards.
Distortionoforiginalrelationship.
Greaterimpactondetailing.
Glassblockssurroundingentrydooroneastelevation. N/A N/A
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Plantersflankingmainentranceandlargewindowon
southelevation.
N/A N/A
Matureconiferoustreestoeithersideofmain
entrance.
N/A N/A
Originalflagholdersoneastandsouthelevations. N/A N/A
HERITAGEIMPACT Preferred NotAcceptable
ConservationRecommendation:Restoration/Rehabilitation
Afullprogramofwindowreplacementisnotrecommended Aprogramfortheretentionofrepairablewindowelementsshouldbedeveloped,withrepair/
rehabilitationofexistingwindowsandreplacementin-kindofnon-repairableelements.Finalwindow
appearanceshouldmatchoriginal.
Restoreappearanceoforiginaldoorswhenpossible.
4.3:ROOFASSEMBLIES
The roofs have been recently replaced with insulated assemblies, except for the hose tower roof. It is
recommendedthatsomeroofaccessoriesbeprovidedsuchaswalkingpaths,protectionforexposedtheparapet
betweenrooflevels,andmodificationstotheexistingsheetmetalwork.Thehosetowerroofhasnotbeenrecentlyreplacedandappearstobeacandidatefor.Furtherwaterproofingofthetowerlouveropenings,andrepairingor
replacingofthelouversisrecommendedtoimproveweathertightnessofthetopofthetower.
RecommendationsforRemediation
F:Repairflashingdeficiencies,protectmembranefolds,andinstallwalkpathsonroofmembrane. G:Waterprooftowerroof,roofhatch,andlouvers.
ConservationRecommendation:Rehabilitation
Repairstrategiesforflashings.Ensurethatwhenflashingsarereplacedtheyareanappropriatecolourthatharmonizeswiththeproposedauthenticcolourscheme.
Repairratherthanreplacehistoriclouvers.Developappropriatewatercontrolstrategiesthatdonotaffectexteriorappearance.
4.4FRONTENTRYThemonumental nature of the Front Entry hasbeen compromisedby a number of changesover time. These
changeshavehadasubstantialimpactontheappearanceofthemostpublicfaceofthebuilding.
ConservationRecommendation:Restoration
RestoreelementsoftheFrontEntrythatareessentialtoitsoriginalcharacter.Considerremovaloftheclothawning,restorationofwindowsanddoorsandre-installationoforiginalsignage.
4.5EXTERIORCOLOURS
Partoftherestorationprocesscouldbetofinishthebuildinginhistoricallyappropriatepaintcolours.Asthisisa
cost-neutral recommendation, it is strongly recommended that the original colours be restored. A restoration
colourschemeshouldbedevelopedpriortoanyexteriorinterventions.
ConservationRecommendation:Restoration
Re-applytheoriginalhistoriccolourschemeforexteriorpaintedfinishes.
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4.6MAINTENANCEPLAN
In addition, a cyclical Maintenance Plan shouldbe developed that will safeguard the heritage character-defining
elementsofRevelstokeCityHallonalong-termbasis.
ConservationRecommendation
DevelopacyclicalMaintenancePlantoconservecharacter-definingelements.
4.7CONSERVATIONRECOMMENDATIONS
AreviewoftheproposedinterventionsforRevelstokeCityHallindicatethatmuchofthe remedialwork canbe
directed towardsa restorationof theoriginalheritagecharacterand architecturalappearance ofthissignificant
landmarkbuilding.Wheretherearedifferentapproachestoeachintervention,achoiceshouldbemadetodirect
theworktowardsrestorationofthischaracter.Thisshouldconsistprimarilyofthe preservation ofthecharacter-
definingelementsofexteriorandinterior,restorationoforiginalcharacter-definingelementswhentheyhavebeen
altered,andrehabilitationofdeterioratedelements.
SUMMARYOFCONSERVATIONRECOMMENDATIONS
4.1EXTERIORFINISH
ConservationRecommendation:Restoration
TheapplicationofanEIFSsystemontheexteriorisincompatiblewithheritagecharacter. Asthelaterstuccoisremoved,theoriginalconcreteshouldberepairedandpainted.
4.2WINDOWANDDOORASSEMBLIES
ConservationRecommendation:Restoration/Rehabilitation
Afullprogramofwindowreplacementisnotrecommended Aprogramfortheretentionofrepairablewindowelementsshouldbedeveloped,withrepair/
rehabilitationofexistingwindowsandreplacementin-kindofnon-repairableelements.Finalwindow
appearanceshouldmatchoriginal.
Restoreappearanceoforiginaldoorswhenpossible.
4.3ROOFASSEMBLIES
ConservationRecommendation:Rehabilitation Repairstrategiesforflashings.Ensurethatwhenflashingsarereplacedtheyareanappropriatecolour
thatharmonizeswiththeproposedauthenticcolourscheme.
Repairratherthanreplacehistoriclouvers.Developappropriatewatercontrolstrategiesthatdonotaffectexteriorappearance.
4.4FRONTENTRY
ConservationRecommendation:Restoration
RestoreelementsoftheFrontEntrythatareessentialtoitsoriginalcharacter.Considerremovaloftheclothawning,restorationofwindowsanddoorsandre-installationoforiginalsignage.
4.5EXTERIORCOLOURS
ConservationRecommendation:Restoration
Re-applytheoriginalhistoriccolourschemeforexteriorpaintedfinishes.
4.6MAINTENANCEPLAN
ConservationRecommendation
DevelopacyclicalMaintenancePlantoconservecharacter-definingelements.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TheRevelstokeCityHallBuildingEnvelopeHeritageAssessmentwasundertakenfortheCityofRevelstokein2012-
13byDonaldLuxton,Principal,MeganFaulknerandR.J.McCullochofDonaldLuxton&AssociatesInc.
ClientliaisonwasprovidedbyJohnGuenther,DirectorofPlanning,CityofRevelstoke.
WewouldliketothankLesliePeer,Principal,BuildingScienceandRestoration,ReidJonesChristoffersenLtd.forhis
collaborativeworkonthisproject.
WewouldalsoliketothankCathyEnglish,Curator,RevelstokeMuseum&ArchivesandthestaffoftheCityof
VancouverArchivesfortheirassistancewiththeresearchforthisproject.
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APPENDIXA:RESEARCHREFERENCES
A.1C.B.K.VANNORMAN
Sources:DonaldLuxton,BuildingtheWest:TheEarlyArchitectsofBritishColumbia.Vancouver,Talonbooks,2nd
ed.,2007;Obituary,VancouverSun,September15,1975,p.22;Obituary,VancouverProvince,September15,1975,
p.7;biographyandportraitinWho'sWhoinBritishColumbia,1937-39,p.151;Who'sWhoinCanada,1949-50,
p.239;MembershipFiles,ArchitecturalInstituteofBritishColumbia;CityofVancouverArchivesC.B.K.VanNorman
Fonds Add.MSS.755; SeanRossiter,"HouseThat CharlieBuilt Restson Shaky Ground," Vancouver Sun, Saturday
Review,April9, 1994,p.D7;Powell River Co.Storefrom thePowellRiverDigester, Mar./Apr. 1947; Robert Hill,
BiographicalDictionaryofArchitectsinCanada1800-1950.[www.dictionaryofarchitectsincanada.org/]
A.2CITYOFVANCOUVERARCHIVES
RevelstokeCityHallPlans,C.B.K.VanNormanfondsAdd.MSS.755-435 RevelstokeCityHall,1944:CVA586-2884. C.B.K.VanNorman,circa1946[CityofVancouverArchivesPortP1440].
A.3REVELSTOKEMUSEUM&ARCHIVES
RevelstokeMuseum&ArchivesClippingsFile RevelstokeReview,March6,1936:BasementattheCityHallCavedInTuesday. RevelstokeReview,March6,1938,page1: CityHallBuildingCondemned. RevelstokeReview,June3,1938:CouncilMaySubmitBy-LawforCivicBuilding . RevelstokeReview,June17,1938:CouncilToSubmitBy-LawNewCityHallCityCouncilNotSatisfied
WithPresentCostlyRentalArrangementsWithDepartmentsNotCentralized .
RevelstokeReview,July8,1938:ToBeorNotToBe(EditorialaboutMunicipalBy-Law) RevelstokeReview,July8,1938:MayorAsksBy-LawSupportOfBoardOfTradeBuildingStressedby
MayorHardmanatBoardofTradeMeetingLastNight.
RevelstokeReview,July15,1938:CityHall-FireHallBy-LawVotingTomorrowCityCouncilWouldStartWorkonNewBuildingatOnceUnderSupervisionofOutsideArchitect.
RevelstokeReview,July22,1938: CityBuildingBy-LawCarriesbyBigMajorityLargestRecordedVoteinRecentMoneyBy-LawsAssuresCityofModernFireHallandCityHall.
RevelstokeReview,July22,1938:CoastFirmSeeksArchitectWorkonNewCityBuilding. RevelstokeReview,July29,1938:ArchitectandSupervisorofCityBuildingisNamedC.B.K.Van
Norman,ofVancouver,GetsAppointmentatSpecialMeetingofCityCouncilYesterday.
RevelstokeReview,August19,1938:TentativePlansofMunicipalBldg.SeenByCouncilFinalPlansandSpecificationsReadyinAboutTwoWeeks,StatesArchitect.
RevelstokeReview,October7,1938:WorkStartedonNewCityHallLevelsTakenandExcavationWorkProceeding.
RevelstokeReview,November18,1938:CityHallWorkProgressingWell. RevelstokeReview,January20,1939:ZealandEarnestnessLackinginourDemocraticSystem. RevelstokeReview,March24,1939:CityHalltoOpenforInspectionNextWeek. RevelstokeReview,March24,1939,page20: WillCutACakeRevelstokeObservesBirthdayWith
CompletionOfCityHallCityJustFortyYearsOldRecallsItsIncorporation,FirstMunicipalElection.
RevelstokeReview,April6,1939:PaintingOutsideofNewCityHall. RevelstokeReview,April14,1939:FireAlarmSystemCutInToNewHallWorkofTransferringLines
andEquipmentfromTemporaryBuildingToBeFinishedThisEveningSwitchOverinLessThanTwo
Seconds.
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RevelstokeMuseum&Archives91.1.2S-3F-5: CityHallConstruction1938-1939:ContractswithC.B.K.VanNorman.
LetterfromVanNormantoCityClerk,July28,1938,Feeof6%ofcostofbuilding,plustravelingexpenses.Totalcostofbuildingnottoexceed$38,000.
RevelstokeMuseum&Archives91.1.2S-3F-6: CityHallConstruction1938-1939:Tenders. TenderforMunicipalBuilding,Montcrieff&Vistaunet,$32,668.00(lowesttender).
RevelstokeMuseum&Archives91.1.2S-3F-7: CityHallConstruction1938-1939:ContractsMontcrieff&Vistaunet.
RevelstokeMuseum&Archives91.1.2S-3F-8: CityHallConstruction1938-1939:Accounts. RevelstokeMuseum&Archives91.1.2S-3F-9: CityHallConstruction1938-1939:General
Correspondence.
RevelstokeMuseum&Archives91.1.2S-3F-10: CityHallConstruction1938-1939:CatlinBuildingAdjoining.
RevelstokeMuseum&Archives91.1.2S-3F-11: CityHallConstruction1938-1939: MunicipalBuildingLoanBy-Law.(By-LawNo.436,adoptedJuly20,1938).
RevelstokeMuseum&Archives: ArchivalPhotographs RevelstokeMuseum&Archives: CommunityHistory
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