Document - Historical information/data - 2003 Holz Farm Park Historic Farmstead Report Draft - 1/1/2003 HOLZ FARM PARK
HISTORIC FARMSTEAD REPORT
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PREPARED FOR:
CITY OF EAGAN
PARKS & RECREATION
DEPARTMENT
l JULY 15TH, 2003
PREPARED BY:
MILLER DUNWIDDIE ARCHITECTS, INC.
123 NORTH 3RD STREET, SUITE 104
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401
PH: (612) 337-0000
Historic Farmstead Report
Farmstead Introduction
A. Project Overview and Property Timeline
B. National Registration Nomination Process
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Reviews and Recommendations
A. Existing Building Condition Reviews
B. Program and Accessibility
C. Life Safety, Security and Maintenance
D. Budget
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Appendix
A. Resources
B. Farmstead Images
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
Master Plan Process:
The historic Holz farmstead was purchased by the City of Eagan in 1995. The farm is picturesquely set
overlooking a small lake with 10 of the original 13 structures remaining in the farmyard. The farm is also
linked to an existing City park. Through public as well as volunteer efforts, the farm structures are being
secured and restored to their 1940's appearance. The City's goal is to preserve this largely intact farm site
and create public programs to experience farm life in the post-depression and world war era.
In 2002/03, the City of Eagan hired the team of Brauer and Associates, Ltd., and Miller Dunwiddie Architects,
Inc., (MDA) to provide master plan services for the Holz Farm Park. Brauer and Associates, landscape
architects, lead the planning efforts to develop options to integrate and strengthen the farm and park. Miller
Dunwiddie Architects' (MDA) roles included reviewing the farmstead structures and generating
recommendations regarding historic aspects of the project. MDA's recommendations were based on
reviewing the current conditions and focused on historic rehabilitation approaches, accessibility/program
options and maintenance issues.
Through a series of staff, volunteer and neighborhood meetings, a final master plan and report were
generated through a consensus process. A key factor in the master plan was the integration of the site into a
more unified park that will provide for a cross-section of recreational, educational and historical experiences.
The master plan report provides not only a beginning documentation of oral histories of the buildings and
overall farmstead, but also documents the stewardship of the buildings with recommendations for future
building or program development.
Master Plan Report Summary:
The report covers three areas: history, building conditions and programs, and recommendations with budget
estimates for high priorities items.
The introduction section provides a historic timeline for the property. Information about applying for
nomination to the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places is briefly described. The Holz
farm could be also be eligible for local and/or state designation.
The focus of the report is evaluating the existing building conditions after seven years of diligent efforts to
address many structural and/or deferred maintenance items. Short Elliot and Hendrickson (SEH), an
engineering firm, prepared a conditions report with budgets when the City of Eagan purchased the Holz
property in 1995. From 1995 to 2002, the City's Staff combined with volunteer and hired contractor efforts
preceded with stabilizing many of the structures. Most of the buildings are now weather tight and suitable for
public access.
Currently, four major public events are held on the farm along with private and scheduled tours of the site.
Defining the historic farmstead with a strong trail development could invite visitors from the park to explore the
farm. With the development of accessible routes and signage, programs could be expanded to weekly public
tours, barn programs, gardening opportunities or private events such as graduation parties or family reunions.
Program options including educational opportunities, accessibility and life safety items, and maintenance
recommendations are reviewed. This section includes proposed reconstruction of the wood stave silo,
outhouse and brooder house. It also discusses expansion of the animal program from chickens to seasonal
display of baby or young animals and what upgrades could be required of the property and/or buildings to
support this program development. Maintenance is always important on an historic property. These
recommendations are tied to resource information in the appendix. The National Park Service has published
briefs and technical bulletins about general as well as specific approaches for preserving, restoring and
rehabilitating historic properties.
To complete the report, recommendations made throughout are gathered. Preliminary budget estimates are
provided for the high priority items. It is assumed that each recommendation is completed independent of any
other recommendations. Thus, there would be cost savings by completing similar projects in one contract
Holz Farm Timeline
History of Property—Construction and Repairs:
1861 Eagan Township established
1870s Wilhelm and Eliza Holz Settle 80-acre parcel in Section 24
Run blacksmith shop
Raise eight children
1899 Otto Holz Sr. Purchase 220 acres in Section 36-current farm site
Construct original house
(north of machine shed,demolished)
Construct original privy(demolished)
Construct original barn and silo
(date unknown, destroyed)
Hand dug well
1902 Otto & Louisa Holz Sr. Marry and raise four children
Construct granary
Construct machine shed
Construct hillside shed
Construct chicken coop
Construct windmill with pump house at base
and new well
1911 Construct existing house
Construct privy(circa, demolished)
Remove original house and privy(circa)
Construct brooder house (circa, demolished)
1910-20s Plant original flower garden
1920 (circa) Porch enclosed at south side of house
1923 Construct concrete stock tank
1924 Construct smoke house(license plate cornerstone)
1926 Local phone service provided
1927 Fire destroy barn and silo
(portion of original foundation may remain)
Construct existing barn and silo
1930 (circa) Construct hog/sheep addition to hillside shed
1933 Otto and Ella Holz Jr. Marry(no children)
Add east chimney and wood stove to kitchen
1938 Purchase Holz farm for$5,500
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such as grouping exterior painting for one more than one building into one overall project. The estimates are
based on 2003 costs and do not include professional fees and/or independent testing for items such as paint
analysis or hazardous material survey.
Farmstead Key Plan:
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TIMELINE
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1940s (circa) Construct gas house addition to hillside shed
(for tractor)
Add north chimney and oil furnace
1940 REA electricity provided to farm
1941 WWII began
Demolish and salvage windmill parts for war effort
Construct existing milk and well house
1942 Automobile production cease
1943 Rationing of food supplies began
Victory gardens re-instituted
1945 WWII end
1948 (circa) Build addition to granary
Add north chimney for wood furnace
Reshingle house and remove gutters and downspouts
1959 New well for house with foundation modification in
basement
1970 (circa) Portion of farm sold for development of South Oaks
Addition
Replace wood furnace with existing oil furnace
1975 (circa) Remove deteriorated wood silo
1970/80's Portion of farm sold for development of Manor Lake
Addition
1993 Developer Purchase remaining farmstead and property
1995 City of Eagan& Friends of Farm Purchase of farm property by City of Eagan (Jan 1st)
Form Holz Farm Task Force(May) and prepares
report with recommendation to restore farm to
1940's post-depression era
Major cleanup of site and buildings
Abatement of bat dropping from house attic
Begin restoring original flower garden with Eagan Garden Club
Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) survey buildings and
prepares report that is issued in November
1996 Re-roof house with cedar shingles
Rewire house and upgrade power
Rebuild smoke house
Continue restoring original flower garden with
Eagan Garden Club
1996 Rebuild west porch of house
Rebuild concrete ramp at barn
Reinforce haymow floor of barn
Rebuild barn doors
Replace milk house doors
Rebuild front of chicken house
Paint exterior of house
Continue restoring original flower garden with
Eagan Garden Club
SEH provides structural examination and
evaluation of barn (April)
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1998 Construct accessible wood ramp at house
Construct accessible wood ramp at barn
Rewire barn
Regrade barnyard
Replace barnyard fence
Paint interior of house
Clear and identify lake trail
Continue restoring original flower garden with
Eagan Garden Club
1999 Re-roof granary
Replace barn windows
Clean out silo pit
(Pit area below lower level of barn was not excavated)
Build wood deck to cover silo pit
Continue restoring original flower garden with
Eagan Garden Club
2000 Replace chicken house windows and add screens
Remove and replace southeast machine shed
Set flag pole and flag
Provide benches in flower garden
Construct chicken yard fence
Continue restoring original flower garden with
Eagan Garden Club
2001 Re-roof hillside shed with wood shingles
Paint new machine shed
Repair concrete foundation walls at barn
Continue restoring original flower garden with
Eagan Garden Club
2002 Re-roof barn with wood shingles
Re-roof chicken house with wood shingles
Rebuild fuel storage shed addition
Replace curtains in house
Paint milk/pump house
Continue restoring original flower garden with
Eagan Garden Club
2002/3 Brauer&MDA prepare Master Plan for farm and park
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NATIONAL REGISTRATION NOMINATION PROCESS
Restoration/Rehabilitation Period Selection:
1940's decade depicting rural farm life in a post-depression and world war era
Process:
Nomination to the National Register is facilitated one of three ways depending on the owner of the
property. It will be coordinated either by the local State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in which the
property is located, Federal Preservation Office(FPO)if the property is under Federal ownership/control,
or Tribal Preservation Office (TPO) if it is on tribal lands. For the Holz Farm,the process would involve
close coordination with Minnesota's State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO). In Minnesota,the person
currently responsible for nomination submission to the National Register is Susan Roth.
It will be helpful to have a preliminary meeting with SHPO to discuss the merits of the farmstead and
hopefully, gain their support of the nomination prior to embarking on compiling the form. Properties are
eligible for listing on the National Register due to age, events, association with persons of significant
pasts, distinctive characteristics and/or potential to yield important historical information. The SPHO staff
person will be able to provide direction on qualifying criteria for this specific property.
Individuals, consultants or SHPO staff can prepare the nomination form for the property. The nomination
form will require extensive research,descriptive writing and attention to detail. Submission of draft copies
of the nomination form are encouraged for review by SHPO as the work is in progress. Preparing the
nomination form may take any where from three to six months before it is ready for official SHPO staff
review.
Upon submission to SHPO,the staff's nomination review process could be from ten to fourteen weeks.
SHPO's process will take the full fourteen weeks if there is a local heritage preservation committee. Extra
time could also be required for notification of intent to property owners and/or local officials. If during this
time,significant objection to the nomination is discovered, SHPO can forward the nomination to the
National Park Service (NPS)for a determination of eligibility and than proceed with the State process if
eligible.
Once approved,the SHPO staff will than forward the nomination to Minnesota's State Review Board,
which meets four times a year.
If the State Review Board and SHPO as well as the property owner(s)agree to the nomination, SHPO will
finalize the nomination for submission to the NPS,the federal agency that administers and guides the
historic preservation program. SHPO may take two to three weeks to complete the submission process
before forwarding to the NPS. When the NPS receives the nomination,a thirty to forty-five day review
process begins to determine approval or not for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Benefits:
Status is one of the notable benefits to listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Donors may
see the project as receiving a stamp of approval not only at the local but also at the state and federal
levels.
Depending on the proposed project,there could be building code exceptions and/or tax credits available
that could be a tremendous benefit to a proposed project. If federal funds or grants will be allocated for a
project, additional time will be required to comply with the review processes by SHPO and NPS. This
could be an asset, however,to ensure that appropriate materials and methods will be used for the project.
Even if federal funds are not involved with the project, a review for no change by SHPO is usually wise to
prevent loosing the listing on the National Register.
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Projects, not necessarily within in the boundaries of the farmstead, could jeopardize the integrity of this
historic site. For example, if a proposed highway project is near or could possible encroach on the
property;a Section 106 Process must be completed to determine the impact on a historic site. Without a
formal historic designation,the current good intentions of the City and/or concerned volunteers may not
be enough to prevent a slow encroachment of modem changes to the Holz farm.
Recommendations
1. Determine City and public support for nominating the Holz Farm to the National
Register of Historic Places.
2. Organize a preliminary meeting with Susan Roth, SHPO, to review the current
conditions and eligibility status of the property.
3. Contact SHPO for a list of consultants who prepare National Register Nominations
and meet with a consultant to learn more about assembling a nomination form.
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EXISTING BUILDING CONDITION REVIEWS
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"The house is at the heart of a farm wife's life."(Families&Farmhouses in 19"Century America) The
location of the new(1911) Holz's farmhouse typifies the importance of her role in daily farm life. The new
house was re-sited from the original house's location from the bottom to the top of the hill. Here, it now
becomes the hub in the wheel with the buildings, gardens and fields radiating like spokes from this
viewing point. Ventilation was improved and was considered beneficial for health.
This typical farm house plan is designed for efficiency and flexibility. The kitchen is on the main level and
is entered from both the north and the south through an enclosed porch. The enclosing of the south
porch may have reduced the ventilation to kitchen, but provided a transition space into the clean house.
The kitchen is the control center for preparing and serving meals,for producing butter,for canning
vegetables and for conducting farm business. The dining room and parlor were one large, open room,
perhaps to provide the flexibility during harvest and holiday times for feeding large gatherings.
In the Holz's farmhouse,there is also one bedroom on the first level. The first floor bedroom might be
attributed to the farmwife's role. This room, sometimes called the"birthing room,"was practically located
on the main level for women in childbirth and for caring for the elderly or sick. There are four bedrooms
located on the second level,which are accessed from an interior stair off the dining room. At one time
(1930's),this house had two generations of the Holz's family living in its rooms.
The exterior of the Holz's farmhouse style is Folk Victorian with simple detailing. The house has wood
clapboard siding with trim banding at the porches, siding corners,fascia and foundation line. Sawn,
cedar shingles were probably the original roofing material. This two-story house has a main gable
running north-south with a gable projecting to the east for the kitchen. Three porches are attached to the
house;the main porch faces west and provides an entrance to the parlor/dining room area. The
previously described enclosed kitchen porch is found on the south and a new porch that provides ADA
access on the north. A bay window with stained glass projects from the south elevation of the dining
room. Wood six-panel doors are found at the three exterior entrances with the second and third doors
exiting to the north and south from the kitchen.
Originally, there were two masonry chimneys,one near the center of the north-south ridge for the dining,
parlor,and bedroom areas. The second chimney projects from the east ridge line and is for the kitchen
stove(s). In the later 1940s, the center chimney was abandoned when an oil furnace was located in the
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basement. A third, brick chimney was constructed on the face of the north elevation for the new heat
source. The center chimney is no longer visible above the roof.
EXTERIOR:
Roof:
House, Porches and Bay Window
The roof system was replaced in 1996 with cedar shingles. Proper venting of this roof system will
reduce maintenance requirements and lengthen its useful life. The roof has metal flashings,
probably galvanized metal. Gutters and downspouts were not observed on the structure. Round,
galvanized gutters were removed when the house was reshingled in the 1940s. The gutters and
downspouts had been linked to the cistern below the kitchen.
Chimneys
Two chimneys are active and constructed of a red brick. One is found within the kitchen, and the
second attached to the exterior face of the north elevation. The north chimney is currently leaking
into the basement. There open mortar joints and missing bricks that should be replaced. A third
chimney, in the center of the structure, is inactive and has been lowered probably to within the
attic. This modification occurred before the recent reroofing project and may have been during
the late 1940s.
Walls:
Foundation
The foundation walls were laid in a random fieldstone or ashlar pattern. Currently, there are
some open mortar joints.
Exterior Walls
The house is wood framed, perhaps balloon-framed as would be typical of this construction era.
Framing, however, was unobservable. An adjustable steel column system has been added in the
basement that supports the wood beam and floor joist system above.
Porches and Bay Window:
The house has three porches that are set upon concrete foundation walls. Two porches,the west
and south, have wood floors and ceilings. The west porch has been reconstructed. It has four
round columns with minimal base and cap detailing support the sloping, hipped roof. The south
porch has three posts, which appear to be square. This porch was enclosed prior to the 1940s.
Wood siding and framing were constructed between the columns along with two wood windows
and an exterior door. The concrete steps and railings from the west and south porches may not
comply with current codes. The open deck north porch was added in 1998 to provide handicap
access and was constructed of unpainted treated lumber.
Windows:
The wood windows are double-hungs with two-over-two muntin patterning. Some of the windows
have the original storm panels. Wood security screens have been installed over all these
openings.
Exterior Doors:
Three, six-panel wood doors are located on the north, south and west elevations. A screen door
has been added to the north door opening. The exterior doors have a paint finish.
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Exterior Recommendations
1. Repair deteriorated siding and trim. Paint
2. Original photographs should be reviewed to determine type and configuration for new
gutters and downspouts. If none is observed, gutters and downspouts are
recommended but should be of rounded profiles.
3. Review venting of the attic and roof.
4. Review warping of west porch floor system and provide discreet venting of
crawlspace.
5. Review wood windows and storms. Repair and paint as required. (Note: Replace
modem glass with historic, reproduction glass.)
6. Review security screen design and attachment to the structure at all window
openings. If the existing screen system remains, the wood frames require scraping
and painting.
7. Review flashing and mortar conditions of chimneys.
8. Restore center chimney to reflect 1940's house configuration. The chimney work
could be phased with the next re-roofing cycle.
INTERIOR-LOWER LEVEL
Kitchen Crawlspace:
A cistern is located below the kitchen, and the walls are constructed of fieldstone. This space is
accessed from a trap door in the kitchen floor.
Basement:
A full height basement is located under the remaining areas of the house. This area is accessed
from an exterior door as well as an interior door from the kitchen.
Lower Level Recommendations
1. Review and repair stairs as required. Provide handrails per code.
2. Review interior mortar condition of walls. Repoint as required.
3. Repair leak at north chimney. Repoint chimney as required.
4. Review video options to provide tour viewing.
INTERIOR-MAIN LEVEL
Kitchen:
The kitchen is in its configuration from the 1940s, which includes a portion of the enclosed, south
porch. The east corner was probably always enclosed as a pantry and food preparation area for
the kitchen. In the late 1940s, the original hand pump was removed from the kitchen when the
gutters and downspouts were disconnected from the cistern as part of the reroofing project. A
porcelain cast iron sink and metal cabinet unit was located on the east wall with `faux faucets' in
anticipation of running water. Water was carried from the well to the kitchen sink until a pressure
system was installed. The original wood burning stove is also located along the east wall. A
built-in ironing board is found on the west wall. The walls and ceiling are plaster on lath. The
upper portions of the walls have been covered with a "masonite" type product and painted,
probably to cover damaged plaster. A wood wainscot is found along the lower sections except
the area around the sink,which has a higher, tile board backsplash. The plaster ceiling has been
covered with cane fiber tiles on wood furring strips, which could have been installed prior to or
during the 1940s. The wood floor finish is worn. The interior doors, windows, trim and wainscot
are painted in the kitchen area. The north door has modem, hardware.
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Dining/Parlor Room:
The Holz's may have been ahead of the times by combining their dining and parlor rooms into a
"great room." The room has wood floors with plaster walls. The plaster ceiling has also been
concealed with gold-flecked, cane fiber tiles on wood furring strips. The interior wood doors are
six-panel doors with a stained finish. The interior, west porch door, has three of the panels
divided into three, ornate squares. This door, also, has an etched glass window. A wood china
cabinet is built into the north wall. A bathroom was added to the southeast corner of the dining
room after the 1940s.
Bedroom:
A main level bedroom is located in the northwest corner of the house. A pair of doors enters this
room from the dining room.
Main Level Recommendations
1. Refinish the kitchen's wood floors to a standard acceptable for a 1940's farmhouse.
2. Remove the bathroom. Restore the floor, walls, ceiling and wood trim to match
Dining/Parlor room.
INTERIOR-UPPER LEVEL OF HOUSE
The upper level of the house contains four bedrooms. The interior doors at the upper level are four-panel
doors. The doors, windows, trim and wood wainscot at the stair half-wall are painted. The wood floors
are painted with rug or carpet coverings. The rooms have wall and ceiling papers with some water
damage. Rodent damage and possible contamination of plaster are a deterrent to tours or other uses of
this level.
Attic:
The access to the original house's attic is through a scuttle in the ceiling of northeast chamber
closet. The attic was not viewed.
Recommendations
1. Remove rodents,their wasted and deodorize.
2. Document wall and ceiling papers.
3. Remove(abate)damaged plaster and replace.
4. Review video options to provide tour viewing.
MECHANICAL
HVAC
The current heating system is forced air with ducts and modem grilles. The fuel oil furnace was
reported as being unreliable. The house does not have air conditioning or a humidifier.
Recommendations
1. Provide new natural gas furnace and review possible addition of main and upper
level zones. Conceal exterior venting through foundation walls and/or inactive
chimney(s).
2. Replace grilles and repair openings to match original.
3. Provide slots in floor or ceiling for HVAC openings.
4. Restore historic floor grate in Dining room with"blackened-out" duct pan.
5. Add air conditioning.
6. Provide insulated duct riser(s)from basement to attic as required for air conditioning.
7. Add humidifier.
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Plumbing
Modern water faucet will remain in kitchen to aid program functions. A hot water heater is located
in the basement. A septic system is located on the site and may require connection to City
sewer.
Recommendations
1. Remove plumbing fixtures and venting from bathroom.
2. Provide discreet venting of remaining kitchen sink.
3. Review house's septic system and repair or connect to City's system as required.
4. Review septic requirement if summer or all year farm animals are added to program.
Fire Protection
A smoke detection system that is linked to an alarm system is not present. An air sampling
smoke detection system and automatic sprinkler system are additional options for early fire
detection and prevention.
Recommendations
1. Provide a smoke detection system that is linked to the City or local monitoring
company.
2. Provide sprinkler system with ceiling or interior sidewall heads.
[Note: An automatic sprinkler system with ceiling or sidewall heads is highly recommended.]
ELECTRICAL
Power and Power Services
The electrical service was upgraded to 100-amp service, and a panel was installed on the west
wall in the basement. The original electrical service was located in the upper, south bedroom. A
modern telephone,currently found in the kitchen, should be relocated to a less obtrusive location.
Lighting
Currently, the interior and exterior of the house has a majority of original light fixtures. Lighting
upgrades dependent on program occupancy or security system that are linked to motion
detection and/or light sensors may enhance the interior spaces.
Recommendations
1. Review emergency and exit lighting requirements with code official. Provide lighting
as required.
2. Review and restore interior light fixtures that are consistent with the selected
restoration date.
3. Provide light controls that are concealed or in keeping with the selected restoration
date.
4. Provide mechanical controls that that are concealed or in keeping with the selected
restoration date.
5. Relocate telephone.
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"...Old barns, furthermore, are often community landmarks and make the past present. Such
buildings embody ethnic traditions and local customs;they reflect changing farming practices and
advances in building technology. In the imagination they represent a whole way of life."
(Preservation Briefs 20—Preservation of Historic Barns)
The Holz's barn typifies an innovative construction technique for barn design that created on-
grade access at both levels. This barn type, called a Bank Barn, is based on functional needs.
The barns are built into a hillside or a bank is created that would provide easy access to wagons
carrying hay to the upper level while the lower level sheltered the animals. Bank barns were
typically constructed with their long side parallel to the hill. The structure was often sited on the
south side of the hill/bank to give animals a sunny spot during the winter.
The original Holz barn burned in 1927, and the existing barn was reconstructed shortly there
after. It is unknown if a portion of the original concrete foundations were salvageable. The lower
level has a concrete floor with depressions for manure troughs and stanchions for the animals.
This level is linked to an opening in the silo foundation. A wood ladder provides an interior route
to the upper level. The upper floor is constructed using wood post, beam and girt timber system.
This upper floor structure has been reinforced per SEH's structural engineer's recommendations.
The loft wood flooring system uses a ship lap joint system. The original oats bin is remaining at
the loft level as well as pulleys and other farm equipment that can demonstrate some of the
farming processes that occurred in this space. An exterior door has been added at the south
corner of the west side, upper level for emergency egress, along with a new ramp parallel to the
west side providing an accessible route into this level of the barn. The cedar shake roof was
replaced last year.
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Recommendations
1. Add lightning protection system to roof.
2. Provide galvanized, rolled roof cap to match historic cap.
3. Repair and paint board and batten siding. Repair of board and battens
should target saving the historic material by removing only sections and
replacing with Dutchman or using an epoxy filler and consolidant.
4. Review concrete foundations. Repair/fill exterior cracks with compatible
material.
5. Review wood windows. Repair and paint as required. (Note: Replace
modern glass with historic, reproduction glass.)
6. Provide a white washing finish at the interior structures of lower level to
provide a blending of repairs with existing and to comply with 1940's Grade-A
Milking requirements. (Do NOT add salt to the white wash formula.)
7. Review thresholds and floor unevenness for safety.
8. Paint conduit at upper level to blend appearance with wood.
9. Provide tooVequipment displays at both levels.
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OUTBUILDINGS
CHICKEN COOP (c. 1902)
This structure, like the barn, is built into the hillside. The
unreinforced concrete foundation walls are on three '``
sides and have recently been repaired. The original -
concrete mixture may have had aggregate that was not t -
suitable for the wall strength as well as water infiltration -"
may have contributed to the deterioration of the °, m '
concrete. The south wall is wood framed with ' `,
horizontal, clapboard siding and trim. The siding has .'
been repaired and repainted. A chicken pen has been '
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reconstructed using wood branches. The cedar roof ' r,,9 x
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Recommendations
1. Review storm water route.
2. Review animal waste removal.
3. Replace fence with period woven wire fence.
STOCK TANK (1923 to present) r }
The tank is located south of the chicken house and isrs
constructed of concrete. A pipe from the well house fills '{,ki r�13
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WELL& MILK HOUSE (c. 1941 to present) i`:
This building replaced the windmill with pump house at `- f N-
its base. Metal footings from the windmill remain around 4tR
the perimeter of the welVmilk house. The welVmilk �� - „ '
house structure is set on a concrete foundation and floor _ -
system. The hipped roof has an asphalt shingle system ^ I 1
that is in good condition. The walls are wood framed - - t r's-
with vertical wood siding and trim. Wood windows are - �1` -_
located on three elevations. Two wood doors
constructed of siding material enter the spaces on the
north elevation. Concrete stoops are provided at each
doorway. A partition wall divides the interior and ' a
separates the east well area from the west dairy area.
An electric milk cooler from the 1950s is found in the
milk area. The older, water cooler also remains along
the south elevation with an overflow pipe exiting to the -
west. The pipe runs to the stock tank and into the lower ,
level of the barn to provide water for the animals.
Recommendations
1. Review concrete stoop conditions.
2. Remove electrical cooler. (Provide a temporary opening if required)
GRANARY WITH MACHINE STORAGE (c.early 1900s) ; ` yam= „� �'A
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grain and storage are wood framed structures set on e i - ` i ' , ,
original stone piers as well as newer concrete block ' cP -k s,A „.
piers. The exterior is sheathed horizontal, ship-lapped .:' ' 't-
wood siding. There are sections of siding that are f ,���; i?s'7
missing and/or rotted. The roofs are covered with an ” f ,_,` ,i s
asphalt shingle system that was replaced in 1999. A �.."° c�
concrete stoop is located at the granary entrance. The i -, . h ■
granary has two levels with an interior wood stair. A f , :,, t),-::11 9
south addition was added in 1947 for machine storage. �' -- k ti
This addition is also wood framed with a corrugated ',",-14 '` ' '
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metal shed roof that slopes to the west. The addition - . ,' q,
has vertical wood siding along the east elevation and y(�� 'p` '
vertical corrugated galvanized metal siding along the ,�, ;
south and west elevations. The corrugated metal is -- � t ":�
showing areas of rust. A concrete foundation wall runs t- #;" .4 ff ' , 4 „'4
along the south and west elevation where the grades , . .k1 ,
are sloping. There is no floor structure in this addition.
Recommendations
1. Repair and paint horizontal siding. Repair of siding should target saving the historic
material by removing only sections and replacing with Dutchman or using an epoxy
filler and consolidant.
2. Review piers. Replace 'new' piers with pier system as determined by structural
engineer. Restore original piers. Provide dark screening behind piers to prevent
access below structure.
3. Review and repair metal siding and roof system.
4. Document and modify machine storage addition to protect historic oak tree.
5. Review concrete stoop conditions.
6. Provide tool displays in granary and machine storage areas.
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MACHINE SHED (2000s to present) s� , , -�-,-. ? .':.• `Q.if
This machine storage building is a post type structure IT,% i ' .� `' ' a !4�-f� � J a }j � '4��typical of the early 1900s with round poles. (Square �m ,lf'" A_
posts may indicate a structure after the 1940s.) Due to ..4( kiri ; "I
unsafe conditions, the building was rebuilt in 2000. The ; s a F,; r .11
reconstruction of the building utilities some salvageable ` i "' _I
historic material. Research was also completed to `I�`.' ,
provide a corrugated metal roof system that reproduces i :i .
the material shape available in that era. "' X
Recommendations
1. Provide tool display.
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block piers. The structure is leaning and may not be "i;" "°' ,°,ri f S-
securely attached to the piers. Horizontal wood slats at ^ - 1 `:„ ; ,, ,�,• "
door and window openings are painted with `faux' trim. . . ;'� -- a it .
Some slats are missing and/or rotten. The shed roof ,irk- ‘;;
appears to be a corrugated metal system but was not ill 4p,N` ' =-,..,,�„R
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Recommendations
1. Repair and paint horizontal siding. Repair of siding should target saving the historic
material by removing only sections and replacing with Dutchman or using an epoxy
filler and consolidant.
2. Review piers. Replace 'new' piers with pier system as determined by structural
engineer. Restore original piers. Provide dark screening behind piers to prevent
access below structure.
3. Review and replace roof system if required.
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GARAGE (1959 to present) fu3, x,� .� ��, k �,�,i �!.�
The garage is a wood framed structure with siding and `P-�`di �, 0 A:11:15;-''
,asphalt shingles. The garage is currently utilized as - ', 't i i s,}`'.) IA s storage of maintenance equipment, program material or -- " ", A'
a repair shop for antiques. While the garage is in fair ".
condition, this structure was not constructed nor does it - A '
typify a structure of the selected restoration era. y ..-�
Recommendations
1. Remove garage or relocate to northwest edge of property.
2. The original grades and landscape restored to reflect 1940's appearance.
3. Provide alternate locations for storage through reorganization of antiques and displays.
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HILLSIDE SHED(early 1900s to present)
WITH GAS HOUSE& HOG/SHEEP PEN ADDITIONS
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on the site This structure has evolved with the 4,, "�,, �, 3*:rr
changing times and livestock needs of the farm. The , 4 , i * �iaA- ';4
original building has a gabled roof with cedar shingle ,;u ,
system. The building's attic was used for storage and s, -
can be accessed from the west elevation. Wood V "-,_h
reinforcing members have been added to roof joists. A , ,,,
concrete stoop is located at this west wood-sided, attic ` I --
door. The lower sections of the building housed � ” ,.1.-.1, ` � y� , ?�
equipment as well as animals over the years. A gas ° C-�-' ,
house was added to the west in the early 1940s for
tractor fuel. A south bump-out was added to
accommodate parking a 1938 Chevrolet. East of the
hillside shed, a concrete slab and foundation walls
remain from a former hog shed addition. This concrete
is deteriorated. Currently, an overhead wood screen
has been constructed on the east elevation for a
portable toilet(s).
Recommendations
1. Review concrete foundations. Repair/fill cracks with compatible material.
2. Review concrete stoop.
3. Repair and paint horizontal wood siding.
4. Remove portable toilet screening
5. Document and remove concrete slab.
6. Reconstruct hog shed and pen.
7. Consider relocating garage storage to attic.
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The wood roof has been replaced. The wood framing , ��. . ,ti cif,
and siding are set on a concrete foundation. A tree has - v-IMM0 14 {
grown adjacent to the south elevation. A license plate is „rx
attached also to the south elevation that provides a 0;d 1 h ", 1;'
cornerstone for the building, dated 1922. A deteriorated ,'s,;l ;, P - _ ' ' . , !II r ;
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Recommendations
1. Repair vertical siding. Repair of siding should target saving the historic material by
removing only sections and replacing with Dutchman or using an epoxy filler and
consolidant. Research original finish and provide.
2. Review concrete foundations. Repair/fill cracks with compatible material.
3. Repair door and hardware.
4. Remove encroaching tree.
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HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES (1910 to present)
A number of historic landscape features are found at
the Holz farmstead. Small wood signs throughout the ' i'z � ., .'.4;463 •.
farmstead mark some of the landscape features, 07A6.,r '4
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missing or present. Some of these unique features are .- ,�W -ti i'":4
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The driveway with loop and post light appear to be in * 00x1 1" A s t - �.'.-.4" T. {:
original configuration. A concrete stair with metal pipe . ` 4
rail lead from the house down to the barn was added to = -
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South of the fenced barnyard, a clay tile drain system is 4= 1
visible. The drain tile system links to the lake and - f-, =Y7 .
drained wet ground to lake. A wood sign signifies the t ' _ � i
drain tile location. " N- J
A vegetable garden, a small pond for ducks, and an -.,-;.,-,7-,-: =-LI _ �`" ; _
original well were also found south of the barnyard at " ' =--
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one time. The overall master plan proposes to restore �-.= .. ..5_,-.,-,--
the vegetable garden.
A path for the milk cows was located along the west
and south sides of this lake. A gate once stood near
the rebuilt machine shed and controlled access from a
remote, day pasture area to night pasture near the
house.
After the transfer of property ownership to the City of
Eagan, the flower garden has been in the process of
being restored by volunteers and the Eagan Garden
Club. Original plant material remains as well as the
original metal gate. The historic fencing has not been
replaced.
Recommendations
1. Carefully document/photograph remaining historic landscape features. Determine
landscape items present in the 1940s and develop plan to restore these appropriate
features.
2. Remove volunteer plants and/or trees to restore perimeter of working farm.
3. Repair railing and stairs in driveway loop as required.
4. To promote self-guided tours of the farmstead, provide descriptive signage about the
historic landscape features. (Signage may include historic photographs of the
farmstead, diary accounts of farm life in the 1940's or such)
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PROGRAM AND ACCESSIBLITY OPTIONS
PROGRAM OPTIONS
Building Reconstruction:
Three deteriorated structures were removed but would have been an integral part of farm life in the
1940s. The silo was located north of the barn and was removed in the 1970s. The concrete foundation
of the silo remains and could be the foundation of the original silo that burned in 1927. The silo pit has
recently been excavated down to the lower level of the barn. The brooder house for baby chickens and
the outhouse were located east of the house. Currently, wood markers sign the location of these two
structures.
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Recommendations
1. Reconstruct the wood stave silo on the existing concrete foundation.
2. Interior of silo could be secured to prevent unwanted access.
3. Reconstruct the brooder house with pen and path from the north kitchen door.
4. Reconstruct the outhouse with path from the house.
Animals:
Currently, the chicken coop provides a year round structure for keeping chickens on the farm site. One
future program that would help create a realistic 1940's farm setting is to expand the animal population to
provide seasonal display of baby and/or young calves, piglets and/or lambs. It was proposed that the
animals might rotate if they outgrew their structure(s) before the end of the program season. Due to
budget, it was also discussed that a paid staff position to care for the animals is probably not feasible. This
expansion of the animal program would rely on volunteer participation.
If the maximum number and types of animal(s) were determined that would be possible to display, the barn
and outbuildings could be reviewed to determine the most suitable structure(s). Next, modification would be
determined for housing, feeding and removing animal waste. A separate waste system could be required
for the animals. If petting and feeding the animals are part of the program, hand washing stations in each
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building or a central station could be a health requirement. Daily maintenance needs would probably also
increase to support an animal program.
Recommendations
1. Develop a proposal for a range of animal types and numbers that the facility could support.
2. Review the animal program with the State of Minnesota's Health Department and City of
Eagan
3. Based on approved animal program, plan and update structures and utilities as required for
animal feeding, housing and waste removal.
Tool Displays:
Antique tools displays provide an opportunity to show the method of farming in the 1940s. Organizing and
creating display could also promote self-guided tours. The displays should be simple and perhaps created
from salvaged historic materials. The tools should be secured in a discreet manner that does not damage
the antiques. The display sizes could be different depending on the tool sizes that will be shown, but
uniform graphics could create a flexible, but cohesive display system. Securing the tools could reduce theft
opportunities as well as accidental misuse of the tool.
Recommendations
1. Provide secure displays for antique tools with graphics.
2. Locate the tool displays within the structure that could have housed the tool in the1940s.
3. Develop a procurement policy that provides a guide for accepting and/or refusing donations.
Crop Equipment Shelter:
There is antique crop equipment that is stored exposed to the weather near the fields. Not only is this
accelerating the deterioration of the equipment, but could also create an unsafe situation for the park
setting. It would have been typical for a farmer to construct an open pole structure to store larger
equipment. It would be appropriate to add this to the farmstead with fencing to prevent unwanted access.
The structure could be sized to shelter equipment for display as well as equipment that are operational for
field demonstrations.
Recommendations
1. Provide a pole structure with shed roof and gravel base that is located near the fields.
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ACCESSIBLITY PROGRAM OPTIONS
Accessible Route:
Currently the buildings or accessible route is not signed. MDA walked the site for a preliminary
review of the site and building accessibility routes. Accessible ramps have been constructed at
the main level, north side of the house and the hay loft level of the barn as previously noted. The
west and south entrances at the house are not accessible. Some of the outbuildings (welVpump
house, hillside shed, and granary) have concrete stoops at their entrances that would prevent
entering and maybe viewing of these buildings. The hen house is behind a fence. The machine
- shop and machine storage addition have dirt floors and could be accessible. The smoke house,
future brooder house and future outhouse may or may not be accessible depending on future
paths. The master plan shows a trail development that would meet accessible requirements.
Accessible Restroom Facilities:
The existing outdoor location for portable toilets at the former hog/sheep pen location is probably
not on an accessible route. Additional portable toilets are brought to the site for large events.
Two new locations for concrete pads to accommodate portable toilets with or without screening
should be considered. One option is near a future north park entrance, and a second might be
south of the farmyard, near the play equipment. The locations should be outside the historic
farmstead area. The northern location might be incorporated into a relocated garage or new
storage structure. Depending on portable toilet location(s), a route should be designated that is
handicap compliant.
The bathroom in the house is not accessible for interior programs. This toilet room is also
recommended for removal to restore the interior of the dining room to its original configuration
during the 1904s.
Recommendations
1. Review and provide accessible route signage.
2. Review and provide accessible building and/or room signage.
3. Review accessible toilet requirements with programming requirements.
4. Provide concrete pads with or without screening on accessible routes for portable toilets.
5. Provide video taped viewing opportunity of inaccessible buildings.
6. Provide site signage that incorporates self-guided tour information.
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LIFE SAFETY,SECURITY AND MAINTENANCE
LIFE SAFETY AND SECURITY
The scope of life safety and security can be a continually evolving target as program needs and technology
changes. Life safety includes a number of items but important to this site could be exiting routes, exit signage,
exit lighting, sprinkler systems, alarms, stairs and handrails. Compliance with legal regulations should be guided
by the City (Code Official and/or Legal Department) but with consideration of the historic farmstead character.
Entrances and accesses to all the buildings on site should be reviewed. The State of Minnesota has recently
adopted a new code called the Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings (GREB). These guidelines
set minimum standards for change of occupancy, alteration, or repair of existing buildings and structures. It can
be challenging to accommodate public programs in an historic setting.
Historic fabric is fragile and often irreplaceable. Methods for preventing unwanted access to structures by
vandals and fire should be studied. Maintaining an occupied appearance of the site can be achieved through
lighting, sounds, animals, etc. Carefully placing light and/or motion sensors in the building will be helpful. Smoke
and heat detectors as well as water sensors can prevent loss of structures. Linking the detectors to an alarm
monitoring system should be an annual allocation in the maintenance budget.
Recommendations
1. Develop a life safety plan for each structure and overall farmstead
2. Budget to discreetly add sprinkler systems (wet and/or dry systems)to the house and
barn.
3. Develop a security plan for each structure and overall farmstead.
4. Develop an exterior and interior lighting plan for each structure and overall farmstead.
MAINTENANCE
To continue the stewardship progress of the Holz farmstead, diligent review of the buildings and assessment of
repairs will be required. Developing a checklist of items for annual, biannual, and monthly review will not only
lengthen the overall life of the materials but also help prevent problems from escalating to a financial burden.
Keeping the exterior of the buildings water tight and weather tight is vital. Maintenance of historic properties can
also be viewed as opportunity to plan replacement of modern materials, as repairs are required.
The use of the interiors should also be considered in the approach to maintenance. Planning the needs of
programs and displays can make maintenance easier with clearly defined paths and areas for the public versus
private. In addition, developing an acquisition policy may reduce unwanted items and prevent hiding of
maintenance problems. It may also reduce unwanted or misplaced loading of the structures that could accelerate
the deterioration of historic materials.
The National Park Service (NPS) provides publications about approaches to preservation as well as technical
pamphlets with specific instructions about methods of repairs. This information can be found under the NPS's
Technical Preservation Services for Historic Buildings, and they have published information called the 'Good
Guides.' These guides include information about approaches per the Secretary of the Interior's Standards as well
as Preservation Tech Notes and Preservation Briefs. A complete list of the forty-two Preservation Briefs can be
found at the NPS's web site 'Links to the Past" (htto://www2.cr.nps.aov/tps/briefs/presbhom.htm) but the following
will probably be helpful for the farmstead:
Brief 4: Roofing for Historic Buildings
Brief 9: The Repair of Historic Wooden Windows
Brief 10: Exterior Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork
Brief 15: Preservation of Historic Concrete: Problems and General Approaches
Brief 16: The Use of Substitute materials on Historic Building Exteriors
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Brief 17: Architectural Character—Identifying the Visual Aspects of Historic buildings as
An Aid to Preserving Their Character
Brief 18: Rehabilitating Interiors in Historic Buildings—Identifying Character Defining Elements
Brief 19: The Repair and replacement of historic Wooden Shingle Roofs
Brief 20: The Preservation of Historic Barns
Brief 21; Repairing Historic Flat Plaster—Walls and Ceilings
Brief 24: Heating, Ventilating, and Cooling Historic Building: Problems and
Recommended Approaches
Brief 28: Painting Historic Interiors
Brief 32: Making Historic Properties Accessible
Brief 36: Protecting Cultural Landscapes: Planning,Treatment and Management of
Historic Landscapes
Brief 39: Holding the Line: Controlling Unwanted Moisture in Historic Buildings
There are numbers of resources, both local and national, that are organized for preserving agriculture and historic
settings. The State Historic Preservation Office and the Minnesota Historical Society are local sources that can
provide historic photographs as well as resource contacts to address specific issues. An organization called Barn
Again! has partnered with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Barn Again! has produced a Barn Aid
Series of specific repairs for barns from foundations to exteriors and painting.
Recommendations
1. Develop a maintenance approach and plan
2. Determine annual, biannual, or monthly inspections requirements
Vegetation and grades review
Concrete foundation review and repair
Fieldstone foundation review and mortar repointing
Masonry joint review and mortar repointing
Wood siding review and repair
Window and door review and repair
Stair and handrail review and repair
Roof review and repair
Interior conditions
3. Develop an acquisition policy
4. Research approaches as well as funding opportunities for preserving the historic
farmstead
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HISTORIC RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY
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RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY
Below are three lists that encompass most of the historic farmstead recommendations. The
recommendations have been divided into high priority items and than additional or program
recommendations. The high priority items should be addressed as soon as funding is available.
Preliminary budget information has been provided for these recommendations. The additional
priorities are not to be forgotten as these items focus on continuing the stewardship of the
buildings with recommendations for future building or program development. Above all, it is
encouraged that the buildings and site be documented through measurements and photographs
to prevent loss of the existing historic information.
HIGH Priority Recommendations
BARN
1. Add lightning protection system to roof.
2. Provide galvanized, rolled roof cap to match historic cap.
3. Repair and paint board and batten siding. Repair of board and battens
should target saving the historic material by removing only sections and
replacing with Dutchman or using an epoxy filler and consolidant.
4. Review concrete foundations. Repair/fill exterior cracks with compatible
material.
5. Review wood windows. Repair and paint as required. (Note: Replace
modern glass with historic, reproduction glass.)
6. Review thresholds and floor unevenness for safety.
7. Provide fire protection system with ceiling or interior sidewall heads.
HOUSE(Exterior)
1. Provide gutters and downspouts to match original design and configuration.
2. Review wood windows and storms. Repair and paint as required. (Note:
Replace modern glass with historic, reproduction glass.)
3. Review security screen design and attachment to the structure at all window
openings. If the existing screen system remains, the wood frames require
scraping and painting.
4. Replace flashing and repoint mortar at chimneys as required.
HOUSE(Interior)
1. Repair leak at north chimney. Repoint interior of chimney as required.
2. Refinish the kitchen's wood floors to a standard acceptable for a 1940's
farmhouse.
3. Remove the bathroom. Restore the floor, walls, ceiling and wood trim to
match Dining/Parlor room. Remove plumbing fixtures and venting from
bathroom.
4. Provide new natural gas furnace and review possible addition of main and
upper level zones. Conceal exterior venting through foundation walls and/or
inactive chimney(s). Provide slots in floor or ceiling for HVAC openings.
Restore historic floor grate in Dining room with "blackened-out" duct pan.
Provide mechanical controls that that are concealed or in keeping with the
selected restoration date.
5. Provide fire protection system with ceiling or interior sidewall heads.
CHICKEN COOP
1. Review and regrade storm water route.
2. Repoint foundation at north elevation.
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STOCK TANK
1. Review concrete structure. Repair/fill exterior cracks with compatible
material.
WELL/PUMP HOUSE
1. Replace concrete stoops.
GRANARY WITH MACHINE STORAGE
1. Repair and paint horizontal siding. Repair of siding should target saving the
historic material by removing only sections and replacing with Dutchman or
using an epoxy filler and consolidant.
2. Review piers. Replace 'new' piers with pier system as determined by
structural engineer. Restore original piers. Provide dark screening behind
piers to prevent access below structure.
3. Review and repair metal siding and roof system.
4. Document and modify machine storage addition to protect historic oak tree.
5. Replace concrete stoops.
CORN CRIB
1. Repair and paint horizontal siding. Repair of siding should target saving the
historic material by removing only sections and replacing with Dutchman or
using an epoxy filler and consolidant.
2. Review piers. Replace 'new' piers with pier system as determined by
structural engineer. Restore original piers. Provide dark screening behind
piers to prevent access below structure.
3. Review and replace roof system if required.
HILLSIDE SHED W/GAS HOUSE AND PIG/SHEEP PEN ADDITIONS
1. Remove portable toilet screening
2. Document and remove concrete slab.
SMOKE HOUSE
1. Repair vertical siding. Repair of siding should target saving the historic
material by removing only sections and replacing with Dutchman or using an
epoxy filler and consolidant. Research original finish and provide.
2. Review concrete foundations. Repair/fill cracks with compatible material.
3. Repair door and hardware.
4. Remove encroaching tree.
GARAGE
1. Remove garage or relocate to edge of property.
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HISTORIC RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY
Holz Farm Park Master Plan
ADDITIONAL Priority Recommendations
BARN
1. Provide a white washing finish at the interior structures of lower level to
provide a blending of repairs with existing and to comply with 1940's Grade-A
Milking requirements. (Do NOT add salt to the white wash formula.)
2. Paint conduit at upper level.
3. Provide tooVequipment displays at both levels.
HOUSE(Exterior)
1. Repair deteriorated siding and trim. Paint
2. Review venting of the attic and roof.
3. Review warping of west porch floor system and provide discreet venting of
crawlspace.
HOUSE(Interior)
2. Review and repair basement stairs as required. Provide handrails per code.
3. Review interior mortar condition of basement and cistern walls. Repoint as
required.
4. Review video options to provide tour viewing of basement, cistern, and upper
level.
5. Remove rodents,their waste and deodorize attic.
6. Document wall and ceiling papers of upper level.
7. Add air conditioning with insulated ducts if required for air conditioning.
8. Add humidifier.
9. Provide discreet venting of remaining kitchen sink.
10. Review and repair or replace house's septic system as required.
11. Review septic requirement if summer or all year farm animals are added to
program.
12. Provide a smoke detection system that is linked to the City or local
monitoring company.
13. Review emergency and exit lighting requirements with code official. Provide
lighting as required.
14. Review and restore interior light fixtures that are consistent with the selected
restoration date.
15. Provide light controls that are concealed or in keeping with the selected
restoration date.
CHICKEN COOP
1. Review animal waste removal.
STOCK TANK
1. Replace hinged south cover to match original.
WELUPUMP HOUSE
1. Remove electrical cooler. (Provide a temporary opening if required)
GRANARY WITH MACHINE STORAGE
1. Provide tool displays in granary and machine storage areas.
MACHINE SHED
1. Provide tool display.
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HILLSIDE SHED W/GAS HOUSE AND PIG/SHEEP PEN ADDITIONS
1. Review concrete foundations. Repair/fill cracks with compatible material.
2. Review concrete stoop.
3. Reconstruct hog shed and pen.
GARAGE
1. Remodel garage at new location to blend with historic context or construct
new pole shed for storage. This structure might also provide screening for
portable toilets.
BUILDING RECONSTRUCTION
1. Reconstruct the wood stave silo on the existing concrete foundation.
2. Interior of silo could be secured to prevent unwanted access.
3. Reconstruct the brooder house with pen and path from the north kitchen
door.
4. Reconstruct the outhouse with path from the house.
ANTIQUE CROP EQUIPMENT SHELTER
1. Provide a pole structure with shed roof and gravel base that is located near
the fields.
ANITQUE DISPLAYS
1. Provide secure displays for antique tools with graphics.
2. Locate the tool displays within the structure that could have housed the tool
in the1940s:
3. Develop a procurement policy that provides a guide for accepting and/or
refusing donations.
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LIFE SAFETY AND SECURITY
1. Develop a life safety plan for each structure and overall farmstead
2. Budget to discreetly add sprinkler systems (wet and/or dry systems) to the
house and barn.
3. Develop a security plan for each structure and overall farmstead.
4. Develop an exterior and interior lighting plan for each structure and overall
farmstead.
MAINTENANCE
1. Develop a maintenance approach and plan
2. Determine annual, biannual,or monthly inspection requirements
Vegetation and grade review
Concrete foundation review and repair
Fieldstone foundation review and mortar repointing
Masonry joint review and mortar repointing
Wood siding review and repair
Window and door review and repair
Stair and handrail review and repair
Roof review and repair
Interior conditions
3. Develop an antique acquisition policy
4. Research approaches as well as funding opportunities for preserving the
historic farmstead
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HISTORIC RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY
Holz Farm Park Master Plan
HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES
1. Carefully document/photograph remaining historic landscape features.
Determine landscape items present in the 1940s and develop plan to restore
these appropriate features.
2. Remove volunteer plants and/or trees to restore perimeter of working farm.
3. Restore and/or reconstruct missing landscape features such as the pasture
gate near the rebuilt machine shed.
4. Repair and replace fencing to reflect 1940s configuration but without barbs
and/or electrification.
5. To promote self-guided tours of the farmstead, provide descriptive signage
about the historic landscape features. (Signage may include historic
photographs of the farmstead,diary accounts of farm life in the 1940's or....)
Program Recommendations
ANIMAL PROGRAM
1. Develop a proposal for a range of animal types and numbers that the
farmstead could support.
2. Review the animal program with the State of Minnesota's Health Department
and City of Eagan
3. Based on approved animal program, plan and update structures and utilities
as required for animal feeding, housing and waste removal.
NATIONAL REGISTRATION NOMINATION
1. Determine City and public support for nominating the Holz Farm to the
National Register of Historic Places.
2. Organize a preliminary meeting with SHPO to review the current conditions
and eligibility status of the property.
3. Contact SHPO for a list of consultants who prepare National Register
Nominations and meet with a consultant to learn more about assembling a
nomination form.
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Historic Farmstead Budget Estimates
General Description of High Priority Items
B N
dd lightning protection system to existing wood shingle roof. (Estimate
1 includes antique scroll braces and glass balls to provide historic appearance. $4,500-7,500
An electrician would provide the surge protection.)
j 4t Provide galvanized, rolled roof cap to match historic cap,on existing wood
O shingle roof. $750-$1,000
�SCP Repair and paint board and batten siding. Repair o board and battens should
f /" target saving the historic material by removin sections and replacing with
` Dutchman r in $5,000 7,000
or using an epoxy filler and consolidant.
_Repaint board and batten siding. (Estimate assumes encapsulating the lead
paint with a primer and two-coat finish system.) $15,000-20,000
Review concrete foundations. Repair/fill exterior cracks with compatible
5 material. -G? ti e,, .r - 67�,,L7u,f,,e- e_,Q4< ... $5,000
Review wood windows. Repair and paint as required. (Replace modern glass
..,,6 L with historic, reproduction glass as noted below table.) poigtfpt" sue_ _ $3,500
Review hresholds and floor levels for safety. (Allowance for repairs.)� � „4,40-„.7 A-5A,cp, l� 5,000-$7,500
8G• t. Provide fire protection system with ceiling or interior sidewall heads. $36,000-$48,000
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HOUSE(Exterior2
Provide gutters and downspouts to match original design and configuration $7,500
Review wood windows and storms. Repair and paint as required. Review
security screen design and attachment to the structure at all window openings.
Replace security screens,or if the existing screen system remains,the wood
2 frames require scraping and painting. (Replace modern glass with historic, $10,000
reproduction glass as noted below table.) �; . R{ ,ve, l
(4 4 w(o�
3 Replace flashing and repoint mortar at chimneys as required. --e,-(�1.Ec4 $3,000-$5,000
HOUSE (Interior V- g.�,, 'Gv : J.
Repair leak at north chimneyepoint chimney as required.
1 � �"`� $3,000-$5,000
Refinish the kitchen's wood floors to a standard acceptable for a 1940's
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farmhouse. Remove plumbing fixtures and venting. (,,-Oule $1,500-$2,000
Remove the bathroom. Restore the floor, walls, ceiling and wood trim to match
3 Dining/Parlor room. m/9- .4' e--- ? $10,000-$15,000
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/ v` Provide new natural gas fu nace and review possible addition of main and
(_I upper level zones. Conc I exterior venting through foundation walls and/or
�° f° inactive chimp ' e slots in floor or ceiling for HVAC openings.
4 Restore histori or rate in Dining room with"blackened-our duct pan. $15,000- $25,000
Provide mechanical controls that that are concealed or in keeping with the
selected restoration date. (This does not include site utility work, hazardous
material survey, interior modifications, etc.)
rovide fire protection system with ceiling or interior sidewall heads.
5 $12,000- $20,000
Cutting& patchinglf_or/mechanical/electrical work $10,000- $15,000
CHICKEN COOP
1 Regrade storm water drainage— i .4-c .4: R - $3,000 -$5,000
2 Repoint foundation at north elevation.
F ci $3,000 -$5,000
STOCK TANK
1 Review concrete structure. Repair/fill exterior cracks with compatible material. $1,500
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WELL/PUMP HOUSE
1 Replace two concrete stoops. /V. , //ctc4cz $3,000
GRANARY WITH MACHINE ORAGE
Repair and paint horizontal siding. Repair of siding should target saving the
historic material by removing only sections d replacing with Dutchman or
1 using an epoxy filler and consolidant. , $5,000-$10,000
l
Review piers. Replace 'new' piers with pier system as determined by structural
2 engineer. Restore original piers. Pro,vid dark screening behind piers to $4,000 - $8,000
prevent access below structure.
Review and repair metal siding and roof s stem. Document and modify
3 machine storage addition to protect historic oak tree. z $10,000- $15,000
4 Replace two concrete stoops. ---> f-, f $3,000
CORN CRIB
Repair and paint horizontal siding. Repair of siding should target saving the
1 historic material by removing only sections and replacing with Dutchman or $1,500
using an epoxy filler and consolidant. C�
Review piers. Replace'new' piers with pier system as determined by structural
2 engineer. Restore original piers. Provide dark screening behind piers to $2,000 - $3,000
prevent access below structure. `�--� „n
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3 Review and replace metal roof system if required. r 2 �y gj� $1,200
HILLSIDE SHED W/GAS HOUSE AND PIG/0113 PEN ADDITIONS
1 Remove portable toilet screening. /,,,ter $500-$1,000
2 Document and remove concrete slab. t $2,000-$3,500
SMOKE HOUSE
Repair vertical siding. Repair of siding should target saving the historic
1 - material by removing only sections and replacing with Dutchman or using an $1,000
epoxy filler and consolida�r t,. Research original finish and provide.
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2 Review concrete foundations. Repair/fill cracks with compatible material. $1,500
3 Repair door and hardware. $1,500—2,000
4 Remove encroaching tree. t- ? 0*- $500
GARAGE W
1 Remove garage or relocate to northwest edge of property._. P $15,000-$20,000
HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES
1 Repair railing and stairs in driveway loop. IV(' $5,000-$7,500
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NOTES:
1. BUDGET ESTIMATE:
The estimates above are provided only for budgeting purposes and assume 2003 costs. The
estimates are based on preliminary information and not detailed documents showing design intent.
The estimates do not include hazardous material survey costs, lead abatement costs, paint
analysis, professional fees, etc. The budgets are also predicated on completing each
recommendation independently of the next,which if grouped, a costs savings might be realized.
2. RECOMMENDATIONS:
The recommendations above are considered 'HIGH'.The order listed above does not imply that
one is more important than the other is;ALL of the above recommendations are considered an
current need. (A summary list of all historic recommendations can be found in the Historic
Farmstead Report.)
3. HISTORIC GLASS SOURCE
Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering Historic
Renovation Glass, products that could be,but are not limited to,the following company:
Restoration Glass"Light", as manufactured by S.A. Bendheim Co.,and available from by Gaytee
Glass,2744 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408; (612)872-4550.
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APPENDIX '
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.t., ,\:514 t 4 Park Service
�` The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
-ti? y �' i \ 'i %� ` i „#' the Treatment of Historic Properties with
''''F-t-:,;x 1,1 r
yR ,�. , ,� Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating,
'-'• 4 < ¢51,x " Restoring & Reconstructing Historic Buildings
-National Park Service
- + t- Preservation Briefs -Technical Preservation
- i ' Services for Historic Buildings, National Park
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fi , ,fi ery �-- The Good Guides - Technical Preservation
:' ' ' , ' Services for Historic Buildings, National Park
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_.,: . .,,, -,1...,fv>:: ,- Service
Section 106 Regulations Summary
Minnesota's State Historic Preservation
:gap_., ,. � . . f. 7- Office (SHPO)
,z �SR � a�'�^'- icy'��` �'���.�°,'� '^���,kr J3�`a��� '�+�_�
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'` x . _ • Minnesota, BRW, Inc.,June 1999
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(2002-1995)
,-- ,: Holz Farm Well Report
— --- =�"._• ;' ,- Holz Farm Event and Program Information
- Structural Examination and Evaluation of the
4 Barn, Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc., April
am 'w f H 7 1997
M,,fi M%.. = % i tu.-,� Y
Historic Holz Farm Report and
Recommendations, Holz Farm Task Force,
1995
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�':;`:FdFsali'-'''',s'N. 1ST a;.,=,;C.` .;'� ,:a': '''::' 'g+?`'"at! i:
-AV v.; Architectural and Structural Examination and
'�- fcky,Z,; a2."( f ,y,.s ,. �` ',j - ,r, 1
t Evaluation for The Historic Holz Farm, Short
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