Letter from Victoria Clow to Michael Pumphrey, Building 610, Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Summary

This document contains two reports by Geo-Marine, Inc. (GMI), and its consultants, Mr. Joe Freeman (Historic Architect) and Jaster-Quintanilla (Structural Engineers).The two attached reports concern observations made in May of 2005 at Building 610, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Geo-Marine, Inc. (GMI), and its consultants, Mr. Joe Freeman (Historic Architect) and Jaster-Quintanilla (Structural Engineers), were asked to evaluate the structural and architectural conditions of the building, its integrity, and its potential for reuse in an administrative or similar function. This evaluation includes consideration of building code requirements, floor load requirements, accessibility, and the property’s historic status.

Building 610 is one of a series of interconnected barracks known as the Long Barracks (Building Nos. 603–610, 613). The Long Barracks extends the entirety of the east end of the parade ground in the historic Infantry Post and is a major contributing element of the Fort Sam Houston National Historic Landmark District. As a consequence of its historical significance, large footprint (combined with the other sections of barracks), efficient arrangement for egress, and sound structural condition, it is recommended that Building 610 be considered a good candidate for reuse. Rehabilitation costs for this property are not expected to exceed new construction costs (which is typically around $243 per square foot for new administrative facilities at Fort Sam Houston) for a similar size facility.

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Contact(s): Cultural Resource Office, Joint Base San Antonio

Repository(s): Fort Sam Houston

Prepared By(s): Geo-Marine, Inc.

Submitted To(s): Fort Sam Houston

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