Gilpin Masonry - State parks Projects

Gilpin Masonry

100 Sea Otter Circle
Midway, KY 40347
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State parks Projects

General Butler StatePark Museum
- The mansion built atop the hill overlooking the confluence of the Ohio and Kentucky rivers.
- After the removal of paint from the masonry and installation of new shutters.
The General Butler State Resort Park preserves the old Butler family home built in 1859. The house is a brick federal-style residence with eight large rooms and two wide halls, with a third floor and spacious basement area. Courtesy of General Butler State Park.
Fort Harrod Museum
- This is the museum built at the front of Fort Harrod. This is after removing the orange paint/stain seen to the right.
- The Mansion Museum is one of the oldest Greek Revival homes built in Kentucky. Inside its impressive structure, the museum displays Civil War history, a one of a kind McIntosh Gun collection, paintings, documents, music collections, Lincoln memorabilia, Native American artifacts, and much more. Courtesy of Ky State Parks
William Whitley Home
- The front elevation before restoration.
- The front elevation after pointing and cleaning.
The William Whitley home is the oldest brick home in the state of Kentucky. When this restoration was done the state specified use of US Heritage Mortar, a true lime putty mortar, identical to the original. This project won the AGC Award for Restoration Under $5 Million as a sub-contractor.
- The east elevation before repairs began.
- All mortar has been removed in preparation for new lime putty.
- Repairs and cleaning are complete.
The pattern in the masonry is once again obvious after the cleaning is complete. The project using lime putty and partnering with US Heritage Mortars was a great learning experience. Thanks again.