As universities change the lives of many, so too has the institutional experience changed the very appearance of America’s college campuses. University buildings are a part of the history of each college campus. TTG is privileged to serve many colleges and universities in helping them preserve and maintain their structures of significance.
"[W]hatever may be the future of architecture, in whatever manner our young architects may one day solve the question of their art, let us, while waiting for new monuments, preserve the ancient monuments. Let us...inspire the nation with a love for national architecture."-Hugo, Victor
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John Carroll University
The Tradesmen Group, Inc. was selected by John Carroll University for repair and restoration of the graduated slate roofs on the Administration Building and adjacent B-Wing. Work scope included replacement of water damaged roof deck in multiple areas, replacement of missing and damaged slate, repairs to gutters , installation of snow guards, replacement of copper flashings, re-caulking all flashings and painting on four dormers.
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University Hall | Purdue, University | West Layfayette, IN
Built in 1877, University Hall is the only remaining building of the original six buildings built on the campus of Purdue University. John Purdue requested to be buried in front of University Hall, and his grave site still serves as a monument to the University he loved. In 1999 a windstorm tore off part of the roof, which struck the steeple on the tower as it lifted away.
The Tradesmen Group rebuilt the damaged tower steeple, with new structural steel framing and concrete flooring. We also replaced the slate mansard roof and flat lock seam roofing. The cornice work included lead abatement encapsulation. All trades were performed in house with experienced craftsman specializing in each classification of work.
It was our privilege to serve the Purdue University in the restoration of this time honored building.
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Beck Chapel | Indiana University | Bloomington, IN
With its quiet charm and gem like beauty, Beck Chapel is a favorite location for student and alumni weddings and other special occasions at the Indiana University. The Tradesmen Group was contracted to remove and rebuild the roof in its entirety allowing for the structural integrity required to accommodate the weight of a new slate roof.
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Rose Well House | Indiana University | Bloomington, IN
Another favorite quiet refuge for the students at IU is The Rose Well House. This structure built in 1908 is listed on the National Register of Historic places. The structural integrity of this pavilion was compressed due to settling. We carefully disassembled and catalogued each limestone unit. An on the job discovery revealed an underground cistern causing the settling. The Tradesmen Group compacted fill into the cistern and poured a new concrete pad to provide stability for the stone structure. Our highly skilled stone masons rebuilt this structure to its full historical design, crowning this building with a new tile roof manufactured by Ludowici Celadon. It was a pleasure serving the Indiana University.
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Orton Hall | The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH
Orton Hall is one of the most prestigious buildings at The Ohio State University, known for its chimes heard throughout campus. Built in 1893, Orton Hall was named after the first president of the university, Edward Orton Sr. The Tradesmen Group was privileged to be a part of this restoration project, working closely with the owner and architect, specializing in historical preservation.
We replaced the existing shingle roof with a new Ludowici Celadon tile roof to match the original tile installed in the 1800’s. Through archived records, we were able to manufacture an exact replica of the original tile. As part of this renovation project, we stabilized the existing roof with an additional 10 ton of structural steel framing and hangers in order to support the added weight of the tile. Additional ventilation was required to provide proper air flow throughout the attic.
A new ornamental copper cornice was fabricated to replicate the over 100 year old cornice around the conical tower.
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Henry Hardin Cherry Hall | Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY
Constructed in 1937, Cherry Hall remains a focal point for Western Kentucky University, named after the University’s first President, Henry Hardin Cherry.
The cupola at the top of the dome of this stone structure has become the official symbol of Western Kentucky University.
In 2001, The Tradesmen Group was asked to develop a preservation plan for the restoration of this symbolic structure. We replaced the ornamental copper cupola, restored the dome, and performed masonry restoration on this magnificent historical site.
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Westminster Cottage / Troyer House | The College of Wooster | Wooster, Ohio
Restoration completed in 2002.
Scope of work included painting, chimney repair and waterproofing.
Pictured to the left is the Westminster Cottage.
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Jay Cooke Mansion | The Ohio State University | Gibralter Island, Ohio
Jay Cooke bought the six acre Gibralter Island in 1864 for $3,000. One year later he built a fifteen room summer house on the island for his family, later called the Jay Cooke Mansion. In 1998 The Tradesmen Group restored the mansion. The scope of work included copper roofing, sheet metal, gutters and downspouts.
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Shafer Bell Tower Masonry Repair – Ball State University
TTG was contracted to stabilize the base of the tower by removing brick and stone masonry to expose the lowest level of shelf angle supporting the brick facade. Additional shelf angle was installed to supplement the existing shelf angle. New limestone were fabricated to replace existing stones with fractures. Work also included limestone Dutchman repairs, fracture injection repairs, masonry cleaning and caulking of the limestone base. The project was completed on a tight timeline required by the University by TTG’s experienced masonry crew.