Preservation Services and Technology Group

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About PSATG...

PSATG provides high-quality restoration contracting, preservation, research, and planning work for individual owners of historic properties and other clients. We serve engineering firms, city or community agencies, local governments, city planners, neighborhood associations, design review boards, architects, and other groups.

We advocate for planned, proactive stewardship of historic resources in Kentucky and elsewhere.

The Paxton House and Inn:
Restoration and Rehabilitation, Historic Structure Report, Contracting

In 2008-2009, Preservation Services and Technology Group (PSATG) conducted an intensive analysis of the historic Paxton House in Old Washington, Kentucky. PSATG identified, documented, and evaluated the condition of the building's historic fabric and drafted the overall specifications for its restoration and rehabilitation. The evaluation also included detailed cost estimates for the total project.

Upon completion of the Building Condition Evaluation, PSATG served as the General Contractors to implement the preservation and restoration plan. We coordinated the project working in conjunction with the Wallingford Trust, city officials, and others from Mason County Tourism. All the work was performed using locals who specialized in various trades. Likewise, there was an archaeological component that was aimed at monitoring sub-surface interventions necessary to address drainage and other landscaping concerns. The project was completed in April, 2009, at a cost of $330,000 dollars. The transformation was remarkable and it caught the attention of many enthusiastic folks within the Maysville/Old Washington community. In June, 2009, the Mason County Historical Society issued an Outstanding Historic Preservation Restoration and Rehabilitation award to the Wallingford Trust for its dedication to fulfilling its task of caring for the historic Paxton House.

The house opened as a museum and a visitor's center for the historic village of Old Washington in April 2009. Information about the restored Visitor's Center can be viewed at http://www.cityofmaysville.com/tourism/old%20washington.html

Download a copy of the Historic Structure Report:

Paxton House Building Conditions Evaluation, Rehabilitation and Preservation Plan (Note -- this is a large file! 60MB. Best is to save it to your computer).

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