FINAL DRAFT. Buildings Fort Monroe. resource inventory FORT MONROE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN STANDARDS RESOURCE INVENTORY 4C.

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1 Buildings C Fort Monroe resource inventory FORT MONROE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN STANDARDS RESOURCE INVENTORY 4C.231

2 FAMILY HOUSING NCO DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1911 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Colonial Revival HEIGHT AND AREA Two stories; 3930 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Multi-family Housing / same DESCRIPTION Located outside the boundaries of the original historic fort, Building 151 is a two-story, rectangular Colonial Revival duplex with a single-story rear ell. It features a brick foundation with molded brick water table, red brick walls laid in five-course American bond, and a side-gabled slate roof with cornice returns at the gable ends. First floor fenestration includes paneled wood entry doors with segmental arch lintels for each unit, and six-over-six light double hung sash windows with two-course segmental arch lintels and cast stone sills. There are matching six-over-six light windows with segmental arches and cast stone sills at the second floor, and a single, rectangular louvered window with a segmental arch lintel and cast stone sill in each of the gable ends. Each unit has a bulkhead entrance to the basement at the rear ell. HISTORICAL DATA This duplex was built in 1911, as part of a major building campaign that lasted from 1906 to 1911, when many quarters and other buildings were constructed to help accommodate the growing numbers of Coast Artillery trainees at Fort Monroe. Twenty duplexes were erected over a period of five years using Quartermaster General s Plan #85 and several variations. A single-story screened porch with a brick pier foundation, concrete steps, dual single-leaf screen doors, and a standing-seam metal roof extends the full width of the façade. A full-height wood partition divides it into two sections, one for each unit. The rear ell has a pair of symmetrical side porches with Tuscan-style chamfered square posts and matching pilasters where the porch meets the building, wood lattice screens between the support posts, and a standing seam metal roof that is an extension of the roof covering the rear ell. Other exterior details include copper ridge flashing at the roof, a single brick exterior side wall chimney with a corbelled top and metal cap at the rear elevation, simple metal picketed pipe railings at each set of rear porch steps, and built-in gutters with downspouts at the roof eaves. Building 151 is similar to Buildings , , 140, , and C.232 JUNE 18, 2010

3 Building 151 LOCATION 8-10 Patch Road Fort Monroe Hampton, Va. 6 MANAGEMENT ZONE Zone D McNair, Ingalls, Fenwick Corridor CLASSIFICATION Contributing Structure CONDITION Good 5 8-A D E PRESERVATION CONSIDERATIONS Building 151 and the other duplexes like it are simpler interpretations of the Colonial Revival style at Fort Monroe, but are still significant in the greater context of standardized military housing design. Also, it is one of few buildings at Fort Monroe that retains its slate roof most have been replaced with asphalt shingles over time. For many of the barracks and family quarters on post, porches play a significant role in characterizing the building s architectural style. Here, the enclosed full-width porch covers the entire first floor façade. Together with the style and configuration of the fenestration, it contributes greatly to the building s architectural character. Five-course American bond brick walls Side-gabled asphalt roof with copper flashing at the roof peak and boxed cornice returns at gable ends Entrances with raised-panel doors and jack arches Six-over-six light double-hung sash windows with segmental arch lintels and limestone sills Single-story, full-width screened porch with chamfered square wood columns and standing-seam metal half-hipped roof covers Exterior side wall chimney at center of rear elevation High basement with brick water table Rectangular louvered windows with segmental arch lintels and cast stone sills in the roof gable ends Side porches in the rear ell FORT MONROE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN STANDARDS RESOURCE INVENTORY 4C.233

4 FAMILY HOUSING NCO DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1911 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Colonial Revival HEIGHT AND AREA Two stories; 3579 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Multi-family Housing / same DESCRIPTION Located outside the boundaries of the original historic fort, Building 152 is a two-story, rectangular Colonial Revival duplex with a single-story rear ell. It features a brick foundation with molded brick water table, red brick walls laid in five-course American bond, and a side-gabled slate roof with cornice returns at the gable ends. First floor fenestration includes paneled wood entry doors with segmental arch lintels for each unit, and six-over-six light double hung sash windows with two-course segmental arch lintels and cast stone sills. There are matching six-over-six light windows with segmental arches and cast stone sills at the second floor, and a single, rectangular louvered window with a segmental arch lintel and cast stone sill in each of the gable ends. Each unit has a bulkhead entrance to the basement at the rear ell. HISTORICAL DATA This duplex was built in 1911, as part of a major building campaign that lasted from 1906 to 1911, when many quarters and other buildings were constructed to help accommodate the growing numbers of Coast Artillery trainees at Fort Monroe. Twenty duplexes were erected over a period of five years using Quartermaster General s Plan #85 and several variations. A single-story screened porch with a brick pier foundation, concrete steps, dual single-leaf screen doors, and a half-hipped standing-seam metal roof extends the full width of the façade. A full-height wood partition divides it into two sections, one for each unit. The rear ell has a pair of symmetrical, inset side porches in the outer bays with Tuscan-style chamfered square posts and matching pilasters where the porch meets the building, wood lattice screens between the support posts, and a half-hipped standing seam metal roof that is an extension of the roof covering the rear ell. Other exterior details include copper ridge flashing at the roof, a single brick exterior side wall chimney with a corbelled top and metal cap at the rear elevation, simple metal picketed pipe railings at each set of rear porch steps, and built-in gutters with downspouts at the roof eaves. Building 152 is similar to Buildings , , 140, , and C.234 JUNE 18, 2010

5 Building 152 LOCATION Patch Road Fort Monroe Hampton, Va. 3 MANAGEMENT ZONE Zone D McNair, Ingalls, Fenwick Corridor CLASSIFICATION Contributing Structure CONDITION Good 3 8-A B C PRESERVATION CONSIDERATIONS Building 152 and the other duplexes like it are simpler interpretations of the Colonial Revival style at Fort Monroe, but are still significant in the greater context of standardized military housing design. This is one of few buildings on post that retains its slate roof over time most have been replaced with asphalt shingles. The boxed cornices with returns at the gable ends help to visually anchor the roof. The building also retains some original windows and doors, casings, moldings, stairs with open stringers, built-in casework and wood flooring. For many of the barracks and family quarters on post, porches play a significant role in characterizing the building s architectural style. Here, the enclosed full-width porch covers the entire first floor façade. Together with the style and configuration of the fenestration, it contributes greatly to the building s architectural character. FORT MONROE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN STANDARDS RESOURCE INVENTORY 4C.235

6 FAMILY HOUSING NCO DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1911 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Colonial Revival HEIGHT AND AREA Two stories; 3578 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Multi-family Housing / same DESCRIPTION Located outside the boundaries of the original historic fort, Building 153 is a two-story, rectangular Colonial Revival duplex with a single-story rear ell. It features a brick foundation with molded brick water table, red brick walls laid in five-course American bond, and a side-gabled slate roof with cornice returns at the gable ends. First floor fenestration includes paneled wood entry doors with segmental arch lintels for each unit, and six-over-six light double hung sash windows with two-course segmental arch lintels and cast stone sills. There are matching six-over-six light windows with segmental arches and cast stone sills at the second floor, and a single, rectangular louvered window with a segmental arch lintel and cast stone sill in each of the gable ends. Each unit has a bulkhead entrance to the basement at the rear ell. HISTORICAL DATA This duplex was built in 1911, as part of a major building campaign that lasted from 1906 to 1911, when many quarters and other buildings were constructed to help accommodate the growing numbers of Coast Artillery trainees at Fort Monroe. Twenty duplexes were erected over a period of five years using Quartermaster General s Plan #85 and several variations. A single-story screened porch with a brick pier foundation, concrete steps, dual single-leaf screen doors, and a half-hipped standing-seam metal roof extends the full width of the façade. A full-height wood partition divides it into two sections, one for each unit. The rear ell has a pair of symmetrical, inset side porches in the outer bays with Tuscan-style chamfered square posts and matching pilasters where the porch meets the building, wood lattice screens between the support posts, and a half-hipped standing seam metal roof that is an extension of the roof covering the rear ell. Other exterior details include copper ridge flashing at the roof, a single brick exterior side wall chimney with a corbelled top and metal cap at the rear elevation, simple metal picketed pipe railings at each set of rear porch steps, and built-in gutters with downspouts at the roof eaves. Building 153 is similar to Buildings , , 140, , and C.236 JUNE 18, 2010

7 Building 153 LOCATION Patch Road Fort Monroe Hampton, Va. 6 MANAGEMENT ZONE Zone D McNair, Ingalls, Fenwick Corridor CLASSIFICATION Contributing Structure CONDITION Good 5 8-A D E PRESERVATION CONSIDERATIONS Building 153 and the other duplexes like it are simpler interpretations of the Colonial Revival style at Fort Monroe, but are still significant in the greater context of standardized military housing design. This is one of few buildings on post that retains its slate roof over time most have been replaced with asphalt shingles. The boxed cornices with returns at the gable ends help to visually anchor the roof. The building also retains some original windows and doors, casings, moldings, stairs with open stringers, built-in casework and wood flooring. For many of the barracks and family quarters on post, porches play a significant role in characterizing the building s architectural style. Here, the enclosed full-width porch covers the entire first floor façade. Together with the style and configuration of the fenestration, it contributes greatly to the building s architectural character. FORT MONROE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN STANDARDS RESOURCE INVENTORY 4C.237

8 FAMILY HOUSING NCO DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1911 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Colonial Revival HEIGHT AND AREA Two stories; 3578 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Multi-family Housing / same DESCRIPTION Located outside the boundaries of the original historic fort, Building 154 is a two-story, rectangular Colonial Revival duplex with a single-story rear ell. It features a brick foundation with molded brick water table, red brick walls laid in five-course American bond, and a side-gabled slate roof with cornice returns at the gable ends. First floor fenestration includes paneled wood entry doors with segmental arch lintels for each unit, and six-over-six light double hung sash windows with two-course segmental arch lintels and cast stone sills. There are matching six-over-six light windows with segmental arches and cast stone sills at the second floor, and a single, rectangular louvered window with a segmental arch lintel and cast stone sill in each of the gable ends. Each unit has a bulkhead entrance to the basement at the rear ell. HISTORICAL DATA This duplex was built in 1911, as part of a major building campaign that lasted from 1906 to 1911, when many quarters and other buildings were constructed to help accommodate the growing numbers of Coast Artillery trainees at Fort Monroe. Twenty duplexes were erected over a period of five years using Quartermaster General s Plan #85 and several variations. A single-story screened porch with a brick pier foundation, concrete steps, dual single-leaf screen doors, and a half-hipped standing-seam metal roof extends the full width of the façade. A full-height wood partition divides it into two sections, one for each unit. The rear ell has a pair of symmetrical, inset side porches in the outer bays with Tuscan-style chamfered square posts and matching pilasters where the porch meets the building, wood lattice screens between the support posts, and a half-hipped standing seam metal roof that is an extension of the roof covering the rear ell. Other exterior details include copper ridge flashing at the roof, a single brick exterior side wall chimney with a corbelled top and metal cap at the rear elevation, simple metal picketed pipe railings at each set of rear porch steps, and built-in gutters with downspouts at the roof eaves. Building 154 is similar to Buildings , , 140, , and C.238 JUNE 18, 2010

9 Building 154 LOCATION Patch Road Fort Monroe Hampton, Va. 6 MANAGEMENT ZONE Zone D McNair, Ingalls, Fenwick Corridor CLASSIFICATION Contributing Structure CONDITION Good 5 8-A D E PRESERVATION CONSIDERATIONS Building 154 and the other duplexes like it are simpler interpretations of the Colonial Revival style at Fort Monroe, but are still significant in the greater context of standardized military housing design. This is one of few buildings on post that retains its slate roof over time most have been replaced with asphalt shingles. The boxed cornices with returns at the gable ends help to visually anchor the roof. The building also retains some original windows and doors, casings, moldings, stairs with open stringers, built-in casework and wood flooring. For many of the barracks and family quarters on post, porches play a significant role in characterizing the building s architectural style. Here, the enclosed full-width porch covers the entire first floor façade. Together with the style and configuration of the fenestration, it contributes greatly to the building s architectural character. FORT MONROE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN STANDARDS RESOURCE INVENTORY 4C.239

10 FAMILY HOUSING NCO DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1911 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Colonial Revival HEIGHT AND AREA Two stories; 3578 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Multi-family Housing / same DESCRIPTION Located within the boundaries of the original historic fort, Building 155 is a two-story, rectangular Colonial Revival duplex with a single-story rear ell. It features a brick foundation with molded brick water table, red brick walls laid in five-course American bond, and a side-gabled asphalt shingle roof with cornice returns at the gable ends. First floor fenestration includes paneled wood entry doors with segmental arches for each unit, and six-over-six light double hung sash windows with segmental arches made from two courses of header bricks, and stone sills. There are matching six-over-six light windows with segmental arches and stone sills at the second floor, and a single, slightly smaller six-over-six light window in each of the gable ends. HISTORICAL DATA This duplex was built in 1911, as part of a major building campaign that lasted from 1906 to 1911, when many quarters and other buildings were constructed to help accommodate the growing numbers of Coast Artillery trainees at Fort Monroe. Twenty duplexes were erected over a period of five years using Quartermaster General s Plan #85 and several variations. A single-story screened porch with a brick pier foundation, concrete steps, a single-leaf door, and an asphalt shingle roof extends the full width of the façade. The rear ell has a pair of symmetrical side porches with square Tuscan columns, wood lattice screens and a standing seam metal roof that is an extension of the roof covering the rear ell. Other exterior details include metal pipe railings at the front steps and wood lattice screens between each of the brick piers supporting the front porch. Building 155 is identical to Buildings , and Building 156 (built from the same plans), and similar to Buildings , , 140, and (built from similar plans). 4C.240 JUNE 18, 2010

11 Building 155 LOCATION Bernard Road Fort Monroe Hampton, Va. 6 MANAGEMENT ZONE Zone E Stone Fort and Moat CLASSIFICATION Contributing Structure CONDITION Good 5 F G PRESERVATION CONSIDERATIONS Building 155 and the other duplexes like it are simpler interpretations of the Colonial Revival style at Fort Monroe, but are still significant in the greater context of standardized military housing design. This is one of few buildings on post that retains its slate roof over time most have been replaced with asphalt shingles. The boxed cornices with returns at the gable ends help to visually anchor the roof. The building also retains some original windows and doors, casings, moldings, stairs with open stringers, built-in casework and wood flooring. For many of the barracks and family quarters on post, porches play a significant role in characterizing the building s architectural style. Here, the enclosed full-width porch covers the entire first floor façade. Together with the style and configuration of the fenestration, it contributes greatly to the building s architectural character. FORT MONROE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN STANDARDS RESOURCE INVENTORY 4C.241

12 FAMILY HOUSING NCO DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1911 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Colonial Revival HEIGHT AND AREA Two stories; 3,578 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Multi-family Housing / same DESCRIPTION Located within the boundaries of the original historic fort, Building 156 is a two-story, rectangular Colonial Revival duplex with a single-story rear ell. It features a brick foundation with molded brick water table, red brick walls laid in five-course American bond, and a side-gabled asphalt shingle roof with cornice returns at the gable ends. First-floor fenestration includes paneled wood entry doors with segmental arches for each unit, and six-over-six light double hung sash windows with segmental arches made from two courses of header bricks, and stone sills. There are matching six-over-six light windows with segmental arches and stone sills at the second floor, and a single, slightly smaller six-over-six light window in each of the gable ends. HISTORICAL DATA This duplex was built in 1911 as part of a major building campaign (1906 to 1911), when many quarters and other buildings were constructed to help accommodate the growing numbers of Coast Artillery trainees at Fort Monroe. Twenty duplexes were erected over a period of five years using similar plans. Buildings are all identical, having been built from the same Quartermaster General s Office plan. A single-story screened porch, with a brick pier foundation, concrete steps, a single-leaf door, and an asphalt shingle roof, extends the full width of the façade. The rear ell has a pair of symmetrical side porches with square Tuscan columns, wood lattice screens, and a standing seam metal roof that is an extension of the roof covering the rear ell. Other exterior details include metal pipe railings at the front steps and wood lattice screens between each of the brick piers supporting the front porch. Building 156 is identical to Buildings , Building 155, and Building 166 (built from the same plans), and similar to Buildings , , 140, and (built from similar plans). 4C.242 JUNE 18, 2010

13 Building 156 LOCATION Bernard Road Fort Monroe Hampton, Va. 6 MANAGEMENT ZONE Zone E Stone Fort and Moat CLASSIFICATION Contributing Structure CONDITION Good 5 F G PRESERVATION CONSIDERATIONS Building 156 and the other duplexes like it are simpler interpretations of the Colonial Revival style at Fort Monroe, but are still significant in the greater context of standardized military housing design. This is one of few buildings on post that retains its slate roof; most have been replaced with asphalt shingles over time. The boxed cornices, with returns at the gable ends help to visually anchor the roof, should be preserved. The building also retains some original windows and doors, casings, moldings, stairs with open stringers, built-in casework and wood flooring. For many of the barracks and family quarters on post, porches play a significant role in characterizing architectural style. Here, the enclosed full-width porch covers the entire first floor façade. Together with the style and configuration of the fenestration, it contributes greatly to the building s architectural character. FORT MONROE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN STANDARDS RESOURCE INVENTORY 4C.243

14 FAMILY HOUSING - GENERAL DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1911 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Craftsman HEIGHT AND AREA Two one-half stories; 7,021 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Single-family housing / same DESCRIPTION Located within the boundaries of the original historic fort, Building 157 is a two- and-one-half story brick residence built in the Arts and Crafts style. It is rectangular with a two-story rear ell, and features a brick foundation with a limestone water table, Flemish bond brick walls, and a hipped asphalt shingle roof with hipped dormers and deep, bracketed eaves. Only the façade and west elevations are symmetrical. HISTORICAL DATA This house was built in 1911 within the boundaries of the original historic fort. The original hipped tile roof was removed in 1966 and replaced with asphalt shingles. First floor fenestration includes a double-leaf, glazed, paneled wood door with sidelights, and two different sizes of six-over-two light double hung sash windows with jack arches and stone sills. There is also a single-leaf, glazed, paneled wood rear entry door. The second floor has six-over-two double-hung sash windows, also in multiple sizes, and three of the four dormers have composition three-over-two double-hung sash windows flanked by two-over-one double-hung sash windows. The asymmetrical rear dormer has a single, fixed louvered window and a double one-overone light sash window. The most prominent feature is the two-story, two-level front porch with its square, Tuscan, paneled wood columns and Colonial Revival balustrade at the second floor level. The railing at the first floor is made up of simple wood pickets and molded top and bottom rails. A single-story, partial width porch shelters the rear entrance. Other exterior features include two interior brick chimneys with corbelled caps, and concrete steps with brick side walls and limestone trim. Building 157 faces south, bordering the Parade Ground, and is identical to Building 158, which was also constructed using Quartermaster General s Office Plan #235-D. 4C.244 JUNE 18, 2010

15 Building 157 LOCATION 101 Bernard Road Fort Monroe Hampton, Va. MANAGEMENT ZONE Zone E Stone Fort and Moat CLASSIFICATION Contributing Structure 4 Experimental Battery CONDITION Good 3 F G PRESERVATION CONSIDERATIONS The most prominent exterior feature is the monumental two-story, twolevel porch that covers the entire façade of the building. Together with the large, central dormer window at the façade, it contributes significantly to the building s architectural character. Other details, such as the Flemish bond brick pattern, decorative rafter tails, shingle siding on the dormers, and brick jack arches at the window and door openings, are also significant. Building 157 retains original windows and doors (including two pairs of pocket doors), casings, moldings, stairs with turned spindles, wood flooring, and built-in casework. Because Building 157 borders the Parade Ground, the central feature of the inner fort, it is crucial that it retains a high level of historical integrity. FORT MONROE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN STANDARDS RESOURCE INVENTORY 4C.245

16 FAMILY HOUSING - GENERAL DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1911 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Craftsman HEIGHT AND AREA Two one-half stories; 7,021 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Single-family housing / same DESCRIPTION Located just outside the boundaries of the original historic fort, Building 158 is a two- and-one-half story brick residence built in the Arts and Crafts style. It is rectangular with a two-story rear ell, and features a brick foundation with a limestone water table, Flemish bond brick walls, and a hipped asphalt shingle roof with hipped dormers and deep, bracketed eaves. Only the façade and west elevations are symmetrical. HISTORICAL DATA This house was built in 1911 within the boundaries of the original historic fort. The original hipped tile roof was removed in 1966 and replaced with asphalt shingles. First floor fenestration includes a double-leaf, glazed, paneled wood door with sidelights, and two different sizes of six-over-two light double hung sash windows with jack arches and stone sills. There is also a single-leaf, glazed, paneled wood rear entry door. The second floor has six-over-two double-hung sash windows, also in multiple sizes, and three of the four dormers have composition three-over-two double-hung sash windows flanked by two-over-one double-hung sash windows. The asymmetrical rear dormer has a single, fixed louvered window and a double one-overone light sash window. The most prominent feature is the two-story, two-level front porch with its square, Tuscan, paneled wood columns and Colonial Revival balustrade at the second floor level. The railing at the first floor is made up of simple wood pickets and molded top and bottom rails. A single-story, partial width porch shelters the rear entrance. Other exterior features include two interior brick chimneys with corbelled caps, and concrete steps with brick side walls and limestone trim. Building 158 backs up to the moat, and is identical to Building 158 which was also constructed using Quartermaster General s Office Plan #235-D. 4C.246 JUNE 18, 2010

17 Building 158 LOCATION 32 Ingalls Road Fort Monroe Hampton, Va. MANAGEMENT ZONE Zone D McNair, Ingalls, Fenwick Corridor CLASSIFICATION Contributing Structure CONDITION Good 3 2 D E PRESERVATION CONSIDERATIONS The most prominent exterior feature is the monumental two-story, twolevel porch that covers the entire façade of the building. Together with the large, central dormer window at the façade, it contributes significantly to the building s architectural character. Other details, such as the Flemish bond brick pattern, decorative rafter tails, shingle siding on the dormers, and brick jack arches at the window and door openings, are also significant. Building 158 retains original windows and doors (including two pairs of pocket doors), casings, moldings, stairs with turned spindles, wood flooring, and built-in casework. Historic bathroom fixtures remain in the attic bath. FORT MONROE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN STANDARDS RESOURCE INVENTORY 4C.247

18 ADMINISTRATION General Purpose DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1911 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Vernacular HEIGHT AND AREA One story; 4,994 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Barracks / Offices DESCRIPTION Located within the boundaries of the original historic fort, Building 159 faces the original fort s North Gate. It is a T-shaped, single-story brick building with raised basement and asphalt-shingled cross-gabled roof. A historic limestone splash caps the brick water table at the front portion. It has a boxed cornice. The walls of this storage building are laid in five-course American bond; some brickwork at the rear wing is mixed with six-course or even seven-course American bond. It appears the south shed was built sometime later on the original American bond brick base, with running bond brick wall and wood panels. The front entry is a double leaf flush wood door with solid panel transom, defined by segmental arch and stone threshold. The entry stairs are simple concrete steps with steel pipe railing. At the rear of the building, there are two other nine-light wood panel single leafs with three-light transoms, defined by segmental arches and stone thresholds. The windows are modern six-over-six double-hung sash with clip-on muntins, defined by segmental arches and painted stone sills. The basement windows are three-over-three sash windows with painted stone sills, aligning with the ground floor windows right below the limestone cap. Brick walls have been disfigured by tape grout. New rounded brick steps replace original concrete entry steps. HISTORICAL DATA This building was constructed in 1911 from Quartermaster General s Office Plan 272. Until the 1930s, it served as the Quartermaster Detachment Barracks. At some point during the 1930s, it became the Second Coast Artillery Regimental Supply Office. In the 1960s the building became a thrift shop, and in the 1970s, it was converted into office space. 4C.248 JUNE 18, 2010

19 Building 159 LOCATION Off Bernard Road Fort Monroe Hampton, Va. MANAGEMENT ZONE Zone E Stone Fort and Moat 5 CLASSIFICATION Contributing Structure Experimental Battery CONDITION Good 4 F G PRESERVATION CONSIDERATIONS While this building has undergone many alterations over the years, quite a few historical features remain. The exterior of the building retains the five-course American bond brick walls with brick water table with limestone splash, and the cross gable roof with boxed cornice. The original openings, defined by segmental arches and stone sills/thresholds, are an important element to preserve. The six-over-six double-hung sash window configuration is important to preserve. FORT MONROE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN STANDARDS RESOURCE INVENTORY 4C.249

20 ADMINISTRATION General Purpose DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1912 / 1938 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Beaux Arts HEIGHT AND AREA Two stories; 40,468 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Barracks / Offices DESCRIPTION Located outside the boundaries of the original historic fort, this twostory, U-shaped brick building is a symmetrical, formal interpretation of the Beaux Arts style. The walls are laid in Flemish bond and rest on a limestone foundation, and the building is capped by a massive, dentiled limestone cornice. Brick parapets surround the roof, which is a combination of a very low-pitched gable and a flat, built-up roof with parapets. Most of the original fenestration has been replaced, and at the basement level, many of the window openings have been filled in with brick. Some of the original three-over-three light double-hung sash windows remain on the façade, where the north wing joins the main section of the building. However, the rest are one-over-one light double-hung sash windows. A pair of symmetrical, double-leaf paneled wood doors with single-light glazing and six-light transoms serve as the building s main entrances. The rear entrance is a flush metal door set into a filler panel at the center of the building at ground level. The first and second floors have three-over-three light double-hung sash windows with brick jack arches and stone sills. Other exterior details include granite exterior steps flanked by limestone side walls, delicate vertical striations on the limestone below the water table, limestone coping at the tops of the parapet walls, and monumental brick pilasters with cast stone capitals and bases between each vertical pair of windows. Building 161 faces east toward Hampton Roads Harbor and forms the western boundary of the TRADOC complex, a group of six prominent buildings set in a campus north of the Chamberlin Hotel, near the southern terminus of Ingalls Road. The other members of the TRADOC complex are Buildings 37, 133, 134, 138 and 161. HISTORICAL DATA When originally built in 1912, this building served as the Enlisted Specialists Barracks. The three-part plan layout was more than doubled in size in 1938, when additions were made to both the north and south sides. On the south side, the porch was filled in and a wing was added; on the north side, the two-story porch was filled in and a three-bay unit was added, as well as an end wing. These changes created a new five-part plan, yet the building s original symmetry was retained. What was originally the main block, which contained the entrance, was echoed by the three-bay unit added to the north, making two entries with equal emphasis. The south block of the original building was incorporated into the new south wing. Both entry blocks project from the central section, and the wings project even farther. The additions were made carefully, and are difficult to detect. Interior renovations were completed in 1946 and This building was constructed on the heels of a major building campaign associated with the presence of the Coast Artillery School at Fort Monroe. 4C.250 JUNE 18, 2010