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At an elevation of 3,491 feet, Mount Greylock is the highest natural point in Massachusetts. On its top stands the Massachusetts Veterans War Memorial Tower built in 1931-32, an iconic, lighthouse-like monument. DHK led a team of experts through study and design of improvements necessary to address critical wall envelope issues, evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions to preserve the Tower. Improvements included a double-seal caulking system for the massive granite block walls, new accessible paths of travel, interior finish repairs, new electrical and mechanical systems, energy-efficient lighting and hazardous materials mitigation. The design work included envelope improvements to the summit-top Bascom Lodge built in 1932-38, which is also a National Register listed building. The work was phased over two short construction seasons and procured under the Massachusetts Ch. 149 law for public buildings. The newly restored tower was rededicated to the Veterans on July 26, 2017.


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