Restoring History: The Dorchester Heights Monument & Landscape Revitalization
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The Dorchester Heights Monument, an iconic feature of Boston’s cultural landscape, commemorates the British evacuation on March 17, 1776—George Washington’s first Revolutionary War victory. A designated National Historic Landmark, it suffered decades of deferred maintenance and deterioration. In preparation for the U.S. Semiquincentennial, the National Park Service is leading a comprehensive restoration, enhancing both the monument and park accessibility. This effort will preserve its historic significance while revitalizing the surrounding neighborhood.
Analyze simulation models evaluating temperature, humidity, and condensation impacts on exterior structures.
Identify the detrimental impacts of moisture and bulk water on unreinforced masonry and steel frame structures in coastal environments.
Access how natural ventilation and dehumidification influence historic preservation.
Apply best practices for introducing accessibility solutions into complex topographical landscapes.
The Dorchester Heights Monument, an iconic feature of Boston’s cultural landscape, commemorates the British evacuation on March 17, 1776—George Washington’s first Revolutionary War victory. A designated National Historic Landmark, it suffered decades of deferred maintenance and deterioration. In preparation for the U.S. Semiquincentennial, the National Park Service is leading a comprehensive restoration, enhancing both the monument and park accessibility. This effort will preserve its historic significance while revitalizing the surrounding neighborhood.
Analyze simulation models evaluating temperature, humidity, and condensation impacts on exterior structures.
Identify the detrimental impacts of moisture and bulk water on unreinforced masonry and steel frame structures in coastal environments.
Access how natural ventilation and dehumidification influence historic preservation.
Apply best practices for introducing accessibility solutions into complex topographical landscapes.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze simulation models evaluating temperature, humidity, and condensation impacts on exterior structures.
- Identify the detrimental impacts of moisture and bulk water on unreinforced masonry and steel frame structures in coastal environments.
- Access how natural ventilation and dehumidification influence historic preservation.
- Apply best practices for introducing accessibility solutions into complex topographical landscapes.
- Nick Healy
Associate - Arcadis - Susan Pommerer
- James Shepherd
Vice President - Director of Historic Preservation - SmithGroup