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The History of the Attica Falls Railroad

The Attica Falls is a fictional that I intend basing a future model railroad on. However between now and then I’ve written some stories about the railroad, but before any of those are posted to give a background to our readers we will start with the railroad’s history. We begin with the first steam era.

The Attica Falls have always impaired transportation in the Mud River Valley. The Mud River, which connects Moose Lake with the St. Lawrence River in Northern New York is not suitable to navigation between the waterfall and the shallow depth of the river below the falls. It is only navigable as far as Medina, 15 miles upstream. It became quite obvious that another form of transportation would be necessary between Attica Falls and Junctionport.

Junctionport is near the end of the navigable water on the St. Lawrence coming from Lake Ontario. From there rapids make navigation difficult until the Lachine Rapids in Montreal. Junctionport following the cooling of tensions between the new United States and British North America (now Canada) became an important link between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean, along with Johnsonville, across the river from Junctionport. However in 1825 the Erie Canal opened between Albany and Buffalo. Barges from New York bypassed the St. Lawrence. Another canal, the Rideau went from Kingston to Ottawa, from which ships could then take the Ottawa River to Montreal. The citizens of Junctionport and Johnsonville realized they need a new connection to Montreal.

They proposed to build a canal from Moose Lake to the St. Lawrence to bypass the rapids. The Mud River would then be taken to Attica Falls. There arose the question of how Junctionport and Attica Falls would be connected. The two would have to be connected before the canal could be built so forest products from the Adirondacks would have access to the St. Lawrence. In 1830 the Mud River Rail Road was incorporated to build a three-foot narrow gauge railroad. Narrow Gauge was cheaper than Standard Gauge and connecting with other railroads was not yet an issue as the railroad was intended to be a portage. Yet in 1835 the Moose Lake & St. Lawrence Canal Corporation folded. The canal had a difficult fight in Albany for its existence. The State Legislature was long opposed to the canal as they feared the new canal would take away business from the Erie Canal; and with British-American tensions growing (the Patriot War was three years away), the legislature did not want a Canadian corporation building a canal in the state. Montreal investors, including the famed Molson family, had taken part in the corporation.

The Mud River Rail Road, being tied to Moose Lake & St. Lawrence Canal was liquidated in bankruptcy without either the railroad or canal having been built. But an investor from New York City named Archibald Cornell formed a new corporation called the St. Lawrence, Mud River & Montreal Rail Road (St.LMR&M). The St.LMR&M began surveys for a line from Moose Lake to Montreal via Junctionport along the routes of the proposed railroad and canal. Cornell even chartered a corporation in Lower Canada (as Quebec was called at the time), the Montreal & Moose Lake Railway (M&ML) which would build the Canadian portion of the line.

Local interests on the St. Lawrence saw Cornell’s railways as conspiracy to control the Erie Canal’s competition. In response the Mud River Valley Rail Road (MRV) was incorporated by local interests. The MRVRR applied for a charter but was immediately challenged by Cornell and St.LMR&M. The MRVRR interests contended that Cornell’s railroad was originally illegal as no charter was ever granted by the state to St.LMR&M. Cornell won the case has he had purchased the charter of the Mud River Rail Road.

In 1850 the St.LMR&M still had not begun any construction on the railroad. Cornell, a canal investor has begun to lose money. A series of railroads (Standard-Gauge) had linked Albany and Buffalo. The faster railroads in 1853 had consolidated to form the New York Central (NYC). The NYC wore down the canal and Cornell lost interest in the St.LMR&M. In 1855 the railroad was placed for sale. There were no takers as everyone feared litigation from MRVRR interests. In 1859, Cornell died. His heirs disbanded the corporation. The charter-less MRVRR tried to once again to gain a charter. They were denied. With the American Civil War underway by now, the MRVRR interested disbanded to focus on the war effort.

Another reason the MRVRR did not continue was the Alleghany & Ontario (A&O). The A&O built a Standard-Gauge railroad from the NYC main in Syracuse to Johnsonville to meet the Grand Trunk Railway’s (GTR) mainline from Montreal to Chicago. The line opened in 1859. The residents of Junctionport finally had a railroad to the rest of America. Suddenly the little portage didn’t seem that important.

Moose Lake on the other hand, had not forgotten. During the war the forestry industry had continued to expand and after the war, tourism became popular on the lake. Several resorts opened and steamboats began plying the lake and the Mud River as far as Attica Falls. Finally an incentive existed to revive the railroad. On January 25th, 1871; the New York State Legislature granted a charter to the Attica Falls Railroad Corporation. This time the General Bonding Act of 1869 had made the process much easier.

The new corporation had the same goal as all of its predecessors. Connect the navigable portion of the Mud River with the St. Lawrence River. Despite the presence of the A&O, the AFRR decided it would be Narrow-Gauge on the grounds that it was still a portage railroad. It was imagined at the time that most lumber would leave Junctionport by schooner and the remainder of traffic would consist primarily of passengers who would still have had to change trains regardless of track gauge.

Much of 1872 and 1873 was spent securing contracts for materials and surveying the line.Craige, Rafferty & Yeomans of Buffalo, New York was chosen to build the line. Surveying began in 1873, Peter Emslie was chief engineer. Franklin Williams of Junctionport was hired as the local engineer and did much of the survey. Williams submitted the following report in September, 1873:

“Surveys were commenced by me about the first of January, 1873, previous to that a survey had been made by the old St. Lawrence, Mud River & Montreal Rail Road from Junctionport to Medina, a distance of fifteen miles. We were dissatisfied with the old survey. We commenced operations by tracing a line the head of the Mud River Valley down its northern slope, an examination having been made and lines run down the southern slope. Finding the southern the shortest and cheapest route and the most favourable as to grades, immediately commenced under the direction of the board of directors about two miles east of the roadbed of the Alleghany & Ontario Railroad, east of Mud River and extending eastward about fifteen miles.”

The site, two miles east of the A&O, now CSX tracks is still milepost 0.0 on the AFRR and the location of our station and corporate offices in Junctionport.

By October, Curtis Spafford, President of the AFRR, announced that the contractors had nearly completed grading, masonry, fencing and ties for the line. The next announcement was the purchase of over 1,500 tons of iron rails from the Lackawanna Iron & Coal Company of Scranton, Pennsylvania. An order for three locomotives was placed with the Brooks Locomotive Works of Dunkirk, New York to be delivered by 1875. Three 2-6-0 “Mogul” locomotives were the chosen design due the grade that the locomotives would have to climb into Junctionport. They were named for the first three stations; Junctionport, Campbellton and Trinderville.

1874 was occupied primarily with laying track. Most work was done by Irish immigrants hired by Craige, Rafferty & Yeomans. Being a 40 mile railroad, work was uneventful but long. With contractors building laying the track, the board turned its attention to acquiring rolling stock. Much was ordered from the Buffalo Car Manufacturing Company of Buffalo, New York. Spafford, being a carpenter himself who had made his fortune in harvesting the lumber of the Adirondacks, was also involved in construction of some freight cars.

In March, 1875, a special A&O train arrived in Junctionport. A standard-gauge 2-6-0 #75 arrived pulling six flatcars and a caboose. Three of the flatcars carried a 2-6-0 engine and the other three carried a tender. The locomotives were much smaller than A&O #75. It was pretty obvious that they were narrow-gauge. With no connection to A&O rails, the three locomotives were unloaded at the harbor onto a barge and then sailed around Persnor Point and up the Mud River just before the escarpment. There they were unloaded at the wharf. From there each engine was joined to its tender. The moment of truth came then came later that morning when #1, the Junctionport was fired for the first time since leaving Brooks. G. H. Smith in a 1920’s interview with the Junctionport Register in his 90’s recalled the event:

“This is when the railroad was narrow gauge and link-and-pin couplers were still in use, we called them ‘finger crushers’ since it was easy to get your fingers trapped in the coupling boxes. If that happened you could easily have lost your fingers. So these trains were not like the trains we see today. Our first locomotive was a ‘mogul’ named ‘Junctionport’ that we had ordered from Brooks. She didn’t last long but was a nice little engine. Our first day was quite cold. It being March, there were a few inches of snow on the ground and the wind was howling. We loaded the pine off the barge docked at the Spafford Wharf into Junctionport’s tender. Then it was time for some water. There was some water in the tender tank from Brooks, but not enough. The water in the tower that had been built didn’t include any way to heat the water so it had frozen. We ended up bucketing water from the Mud River into the tender cistern. We had to bucket at breakneck pace or else the water would have frozen in the bucket. We did end up dumping some ice into the cistern. Once the tender was full, we had to go around the cold engine with a torch to free up the injectors and water lines. We then lit a fire under the tender to keep the water from freezing. Several of us bearing torches kept the injectors and water lines warm. After filling the boiler with water, we then proceeded to light a fire in ‘Junctionport’s’ firebox. When steam pressure was sufficient, we sounded the whistle, and opened the throttle. We made our way to the enginehouse and completed the first unofficial run of the Attica Falls Railroad. Fortunately, the following day was above freezing making moving the other two engines off the wharf much easier.”

More rolling stock arrived, often moved around by horses to save on fuel. In April, the track was finally finished to Attica Falls. A depot, turntable and facilities capable of serving one engine at a time were built. The three engines ferried supplies and workmen around the 42 mile long railroad. By May the railroad was ready to open.

Monday, May 17th, 1875 is a date that will go down in the railroad’s history. That day the Attica Falls Railroad ran its first train. At 7:00 in the morning, Junctionport leading a train of three coaches and a parlour car named “George Henderson”, who back in 1825 had suggested the Mud River Rail Road in a letter to the Junctionport Republican, pulled into the Junctionport station. Now at the age of 80, he finally saw his vision become a reality. Sitting on the board he gave a brief remark after several speeches. At 8:20 in the morning, President Curtis Spafford declared the line open from George Henderson’s rear platform. G. H. Smith at the throttle of Junctionport sounded the whistle and the train departed for Attica Falls. The railroad was now open for business.

Along the line as the train stopped at each station there was a celebration. Typically featuring bands and speeches with stations decked out in bunting. Kenmore made a scene with firing a cannon as Junctionport rolled in. In Medina, which was upset about the railroad not being the terminus, there were concerns about vandalism. The first attempt to lay tracks through the village had resulted in the rails being torn by ruffians. Later crews repaired the tracks in the middle of the night. When locals awoke that morning they had found engine #2, Campbellton on the west side of town, and #3 Trinderville on the east side. The railroad had made its position clear. Medina would only be a way station, even if schooners from the St. Lawrence were capable of reaching Medina. Later on, the west end between Junctionport and Medina would prove its value and show that the railroad had made the right choice by building tracks along the navigable portions of the river. But it would not be the railroad’s last run in with Medina.

During the railroad’s first year, life proved relatively uneventful. The AFRR lived up to its purpose brining logs from Attica Falls to Junctionport and tourists to the Adirondacks, the other way. Steamship connections in Junctionport were available for as far away as Hamilton, Ontario. People would come from all over New York and Ontario to visit Moose Lake. The Spaffords, after having logged much of the forests around the lake began thinking of a new way to make money off the lake. Tourism was the answer.

The Spaffords began by building a steamer named the Adirondack to run from Attica Falls to points around the lake. In Moose Lake, the Mud River Hotel became a major attraction. It was right on the waterfront and connected with the Adirondack’s wharf. Cottages sprang up on islands on the lake and even a sanatorium opened on the east shore of the lake. The A&O also brought tourists. New York City residents would often ride the New York Central to Utica, then the Utica & Black River (U&BR) to Philadelphia, NY; the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg (RW&O) to Ogdensburg and then the A&O to Junctionport. At this time the difference in gauge was becoming an issue along with the lack of a physical connection. A connection was built, but surprisingly, not with the A&O.

In 1852, the Grand Trunk Railway (GTR) on its mainline from Montreal to Toronto, came through Johnsonville, Canada West (as Ontario was known at the time). The GTR decided in 1875 to build a bridge across the St. Lawrence from Johnsonville into Junctionport. The GTR crossed the St. Lawrence, met the A&O in their yard, crossed the Mud River and then arrived at the Spafford Wharf where it met the AFRR. While this sounds great, it made the situation even more complicated as the GTR was built to a gauge of 5 ft. 6 in. Needless to say transfers between different railway companies made life difficult in Junctionport. It remained easier to send cargo from the AFRR around Persnor Point by water, then to transfer the load to a GTR boxcar for two miles and then onto an A&O boxcar. The GTR, having problems with connecting other railways not just in Junctionport but throughout Canada and the Great Lakes region of the United States, made the decision to transfer to standard gauge. By 1877, the GTR was converted to standard gauge. However the GTR sold the segment from the Spafford Wharf to the A&O yard to the AFRR. The AFRR was now 42 miles long. Even today, mileposts on the two-mile segment are measured from Johnsonville.

In 1876, disgruntled residents of Medina made their displeasure with not being named the terminus of railroad known again. Junctionport had arrived in Medina with a train of lumber from Attica Falls that was to be floated down Sandstone Creek to the Spafford lumber mill, some residents aware that the first locomotive and pride of the fleet was going to the wharf decided to grease the rails and teach the railroad the value of maritime transportation. Just after 2 o’clock in the afternoon of Wednesday, June 7th, 1876 with engineer Charles Johnson at the throttle and conductor Albert Harrison on duty, were backing the train of logs to the wharf. Harrison had just crawled off the tender onto the first car to tie down the brakes on the flat. Johnson had already begun to apply the brakes on Junctionport when her drivers slipped. Johnson moved the throttle to forward and tightened the brakes. But it was too late. Harrison jumped off at the last minute, but the train skidded down the rails and past the end of the wharf into the river. The engine crew also jumped off. While the worst injury (up to that point) was Engineer Johnson breaking his right arm, Junctionport careened into the river, with cold river water rushing into the firebox, it was only inevitable what would happen next. When Junctionport’s safety valve opened, the alarm was sounded and the port was evacuated. Nonetheless, Junctionport was destroyed in a boiler explosion. Shrapnel from the train flew everywhere, causing much injury and property damage. Amazingly, there were no deaths. But the residents of Medina had learned their lesson. Two river drivers, Stephen Hale and Percy Jones were caught and apprehended for spreading grease on the rails. They spent 20 years in prison for vandalism and assault. The residents of Medina seeing the damage they had caused their town and facing litigation from the railroad for the loss of their prized Junctionport learned to make peace with the railroad. That is why today, there is a statue of Junctionport in Medina’s town square.

With Medina having lost all hope of ever becoming a terminus, Attica Falls itself was about to lose its terminus status too. The railroad had discovered that going all the way to Moose Lake would be better. Tourists didn’t like having to change to the Adirondack to get there and transferring logs from the barges on the Mud River to the trains became lost productivity. So in 1877, President Curtis Spafford received authorization from the board to raise $500,000 to fund an extension from Attica Falls to Moose Lake. An order was placed with Baldwin of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for an 0-4-2 Forney tank engine and with Brooks for two 4-4-0 locomotives along with an 0-4-0 tank engine. Rolling stock this time came from the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad’s shops in Watertown, New York. Again; Craige, Rafferty & Yeomans was chosen for construction of the extension. By 1879 grading was underway.

In 1880 the railroad reached Mud River, passing through Adirondack Creek and Beaver Valley, where the Beaver River joins the Mud River. Four new engines had also arrived, #4 named Kenmore was an 0-42T built by Baldwin, #5 named Medina was 4-4-0 built by Brooks, #6 named Wayne was an 0-4-0T built by Brooks and #7 named Waynesborough was identical to number five. On May 16th that year the first train ran from Junctionport to Mud River behind Campbellton. Celebrations in Adirondack Creek, Beaver Valley, Mud Corners Elsbridge and Mud River were similar to those in communities along the portion opened in 1875. While Charles Johnson was the actual engineer, Curtis Spafford himself did pilot Campbellton into Mud River. Curtis’s son James, was fireman.

During the rest of 1880 and into 1881 construction continued toward the ultimate goal of Moose Lake itself. During the 1880 season Adirondack’s wharf has been moved from Attica Falls to Mud River and in 1881 it was moved right to the Mud River Hotel in Moose Lake itself. Also in 1880 the second steamer Moose Lake entered service. She was quite the improvement over Adirondack. Adirondack was 68’ long, with a 14’ beam, two decks and side paddle wheels. She was known for her small size (to fit the river) and slow speed. Moose Lake on the other hand 154’ long, with a beam of 26’ and displacement of 250 tons. She had three decks a capacity of 900 persons. Her cabins had wood trim, upholstered furniture, carpet, plate-glass mirrors, and colored skylights. No expense was spared on Moose Lake, she quickly became more popular than the old Adirondack. Adirondack herself would only last until 1882, when she burned.

While this work was being carried out on the maritime side of the business, the railroad was not idle either. 1881 saw the addition of four new locomotives; #8 named Orleans was a 2-4-2T built by Baldwin, #9 named Monroe was 2-6-0 built by the Pittsburg Locomotive Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. #10 named Wyoming was identical to #9 and #11 named Attica Falls was a 4-4-0 built by Brooks. Campbellton was sold to a narrow gauge railroad in North Western Pennsylvania who it is believed was a predecessor of the infamous Pittsburg, Shawmut & Northern. But on September 4, 1881; the railroad was opened all the way to Moose Lake. With James Spafford at the throttle and Harold Conrad firing, Curtis Spafford opened the line through West Shemp, East Shemp and Moose Lake. The railroad was complete.

Life during the narrow gauge era was typical for a shortline in the 1880’s. Lots of local traffic consisted of besides lumber and tourists, dairy products. There were several farms and creameries along the line. Dairy would actually remain an important commodity for the railroad until the 1970’s. Just about every farm had a platform by tracks on which milk could be loaded into reefers. It was joked by locals that the railroad “milked every cow along the line” as the train made its way. Being narrow gauge, the trains ran at a pace that seemed slow to those familiar with standard gauge railways. There was a story of two crew members who ran ahead of the train to clear a cow off the tracks. G. H. Smith recalled the story in the 1920’s:

“After leaving Trinderville we encountered a cow on the line. It being a simpler time we didn’t think anything of it. Me and Dempsey, who was serving as a brakemen, jumped off a coach and ran ahead of the train to shoo the cow. When the cow was off the right-of-way we noticed how far ahead of the train we were. We also noticed some berry bushes alongside the tracks. We decided to pick some while we waited for our train (I believe number seven, Waynesborough, was pulling the train). By the time the train arrived, we had picked two hat-fuls of berries.”Then-President James Spafford when being interviewed for the same book that G. H. Smith had been interviewed for Fifty Years of Progress in the Mud River: The Story of the Attica Falls Railroad had similar recollections.

“One morning we were doing a milk run and stopped at the Percival farm platform near Orleans. The Percival children were loading the cans onto a reefer that I had built before they headed off to school. Again a cow strode onto our line. I believe the cow was upset about being milked before having the opportunity to finish her breakfast. Needless to say, she was in a foul mood that morning. All of us, the crew and the Percivals tried to drive that cow off the tracks and back into the pasture but she was not hearing any of it. We fell quite behind schedule trying to coax the poor beast. Eventually word spread throughout Orleans and every other farmer showed up with a wagon of their milk wanting to load it Percival’s milk platform. When the cow finally did move we so far behind schedule, that we learned that every train had been held up at their next depot. We had to wait for just about every other train to past and when we got back to Junctionport, my father gave me and my crewmates quite the earful!”

Cows however were only a passing concern. On April 3rd, 1882; while at her berth in Moose Lake next to the hotel, Adirondack caught fire. The vessel was engulfed and clearly lost. To prevent the fire from spreading to Moose Lake docked behind her and the hotel, Adirondack’s mooring lines were cut and she was set adrift in the lake. That night the light from the fire outshone that of the lighthouse on Shemp Island. The fire was only extinguished once it reached the waterline. By then, the keel and engine were all that was left. Needless to say they sank to the bottom of the lake. Both segments along with some other pieces of debris remain at the bottom of the lake today.

Her replacement was ready that fall, named Phoebe Spafford after President Curtis Spafford’s wife. She even outdid the Moose Lake, She had three-decks, was 132 feet long with a beam of 26 feet. Upper Cabins had stained glass skylights, a picket fence railing around the second deck and the finest furnished ladies cabin on the lake. It should be mentioned the AFRR was not the only company operating steamers on the lake. So the claims of Phoebe’s amenities do carry weight than I have made it sound like. The Shemp Island Steamship Company also ran a service from Shemp Harbor, which was not served by the railroad.

They had several steamships of their own and the two despite having two different home ports could be fierce rivals, however as the SISC is not the subject of this book, they and their vessels will not be discussed here except when their path crosses with that of the railroad. Nonetheless, Phoebe Spafford was a magnificent source of pride for the company and would remain in service until the New York Central ended AFRR passenger service in 1957.Since the hotel had opened before the Spaffords got involved in railroading, the depot was not near the hotel or the wharf and there was room for only one track and platform there. The station was closer to town and not in the tourist area. There were no facilities for the locomotives at the wharf but the railroad was able to get around it in quite an interesting manner. The last coach of each train would be reserved for passengers making connections with the steamships so after arriving at the station, the last car would be uncoupled and allowed to coast down to the wharf. The conductor stood on one of the open platforms at the end of the coach with his hand on the brake to prevent the coach from getting out of control. He also had a sheet-metal horn that he would sound at grade crossings. When he was close enough to the wharf, he would apply the brakes in full and give two blasts of his horn. Then a local driver would show up with a team of horses, who would be coupled to the coach and pull it to the wharf. This continued as late as 1917 when the New York Central funded a major rebuild of area around the hotel making it more practical for railroad operations.

By now the choice of gauge was becoming an issue. More traffic was going to the A&O, instead of the schooners on the St. Lawrence. In fact the schooners were being replaced by new larger steamships and iron was rapidly replacing wood as the material of choice. While the last schooner on the lakes would sail in commercial service until 1925 they were becoming increasingly rare and rare. Many of the new steamships were too large to navigate the Mud River and reach the Spafford Wharf in Junctionport. Rolling stock could not be interchanged with either the A&O or the GTR. It was obvious that the AFRR had chosen the wrong gauge.

Now to be fair to my Great-Great-Great-Grandfather back in 1871 narrow gauge was an obvious choice. Besides cost, the railroad does run through a valley with a river in it so space was at a premium. After Attica Falls the railroad enters the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains and because of the first mountain the railroad encounters, Beaver Mountain requires some tight track work including a horseshoe curve between Beaver Valley and Mud Corners. Shemp Hill between Mud River and West Shemp, while not as bad a Beaver Mountain, did also make life inconvenient for the railroad. But at this point the advantages of being able to interchange with other railroads outweighed the cost savings and tight terrain. In 1887, Curtis Spafford went before the board and received permission to being converting the line to standard gauge. The line was completely converted to standard gauge in December of 1889. The first run by a standard gauge train was made on the 16th, a Monday. Two new locomotives were built for the railroad in 1889 in preparation for the change of gauge. Both were 4-4-0’s built by the New York Locomotive Works of Rome, New York. One was number 12 and named Adirondack Creek the other was numbered 13 and named Beaver Valley. On top of that four 2-6-0’s were acquired from the A&O after they were taken over by the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg. The RW&O found the four moguls redundant and as such sold them to the AFRR. They were all built in 1875 by the Schenectady Locomotive Works of Schenectady, New York. The RW&O rarely purchased locomotives from Schenectady preferring those from Taunton and the only major presence of Schenectady locomotives were those inherited from the Utica & Black River. They were numbered; 20, 21, 22 and 23. They were named in numerical order; Mud Corners, Elsbridge, Mud River and West Shemp. It should be mentioned that #20, Mud Corners was originally A&O #75 and delivered #1, Junctionport to the AFRR back in 1875.

The transition to standard gauge turned around the AFRR. The railroad was now receiving more traffic due to being able to interchange with both the RW&O and GTR. In fact the AFRR and the RW&O were growing close. The two began work on a new station in Junctionport. But not all was rosy for the RW&O.

Beginning in the 1870’s the RW&O went on an expansion binge acquiring railroads across New York State. The Lake Ontario Shore Rail Road extended the RW&O’s reach all the way west to Niagara Falls. Other railroads acquired included the A&O; the Carthage, Watertown & Sackett’s Harbour; the Syracuse & Northern and the Utica & Black River. The RW&O had exhausted its financial resources and overextended itself. In the late 1870’s, the RW&O came under the control of Samuel Sloan of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western (DL&W). Sloan neglected the RW&O to the point it earned the nickname “Rotten Wood & Obsolete,” but in 1880’s, Charles Parsons became president and Hiram Britton became general manager of the RW&O. The two magnificently turned around the RW&O. The RW&O quickly became a poster child for the industry and began to attract the attention of others such as the NYC; the Erie; DL&W; GTR; Canadian Pacific and the Lehigh Valley; but on March 14th, 1891 Britton’s successor; E. S. Bowen from Oswego sent a telegram. While short and brief it told the people of the North Country including those of the AFRR all that they needed to know.Oswego, March 14, 1891To all Division Superintendents:The entire road and property of this company has been leased to the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad, and by direction of the President, I have delivered possession to H. Walter Webb, Third Vice-President of that company. Each superintendent please acknowledge and advise all agents on your division by wire.(Signed) E. S. BowenGeneral ManagerThe New York Central was known as the “New York Central & Hudson River Railroad” from 1869 until 1914 when it acquired the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern.

President Curtis Spafford on March 24th, travelled to the Opera House in Watertown to hear NYC president, Chauncey Depew speak on the merger. Mr. Depew’s theme that night was about the “inevitable” consolidation of the railroad industry. President Spafford having observed the growth of the RW&O, including the swallowing up of his former connection, the A&O, had to concede the validity of President Depew’s point. He had wondered if the AFRR would need to consolidate with larger railroads and after the RW&O takeover of the A&O he had been approached by Parsons about joining the RW&O. The two had agreed to an affiliation, though not an outright merger. With the RW&O now part of the NYC, Spafford wanted to know if the NYC would honour the AFRR’s affiliation agreement. President Depew assured him he would, including the new station/headquarters in Junctionport and the branch to Moose Bay. For those wishing to read more about the old RW&O I will recommend The Story of the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburgh Railroad by Edward Hungerford.

On Monday, May 11th, 1891; the AFRR became an affiliate of the NYC. While the AFRR remained an independent corporation with Curtis Spafford still as president, operations of the two were integrated. Through-ticketing was available and the AFRR had NYC equipment at its disposal. But the NYC had plans for the AFRR too.

Initially the towns of Shemp Harbour, Muddy Forks and Moose Bay were not upset about the lack of a railroad. The steamships of the AFRR and the Shemp Island Steamship Co. piled the lake and served these communities along with those of Shemp Island and on the far end of the lake. While Moose Lake and Phoebe Spafford were beloved by the people around the lake, the lack of service during the winter months was becoming a problem and it was obvious that the steamships were not a viable alternative to the railroad. The NYC and AFRR agreed to build a branch from East Shemp to Moose Bay. Despite protests of the Shemp Island Steamship Co. the railroad was built with usual fanfare. Engine #12, Adirondack Creek pulled the first train into Moose Bay.

The AFRR adjusted to life in the NYC system well and developed an acrimonious relationship. Chauncey Depew even built a cottage on Shemp Island, near that of the Spaffords. While the Depews later sold the cottage, the Spafford cottage is still in the family today.

Speaking of the family in 1897, the AFRR was in unchartered waters. That year Curtis Spafford died at the age of 75. His son James Spafford was elected by the board as president. Curtis Spafford born in Moose Lake was buried there, despite have later settled in Junctionport. Engine #12 pulled the funeral train. The entire train was decked out in black and white bunting. A portrait of Curtis Spafford was hung on the smokebox and chrysanthemums, which the Spaffords had adopted as a family emblem, were displayed on the train. All other trains were cancelled that day and all depots were closed. At each depot there were many mourners, ranging from employees, shippers and just regular people whose lives had been improved by the railroad. Many had dreamed of the railroad since 1830 and came to pay their respects to the man who made it a reality. His legacy remains with the railroad to this day. In January of 2016, Curtis Spafford’s Great-Great Grandson, James Trinder became the railroad’s 7th president. In 1896 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the railroad’s charter the board presented Curtis Spafford with a portrait of himself. As you probably guessed this portrait was hung on #12’s smokebox for his funeral train and remains on display in the board room to this day. It was instructed in his will that the portrait be displayed there as long as the family controls the railroad.

The 1890’s were overall an uneventful decade for the railroad. #13, Beaver Valley, had been destroyed in a wreck in 1889 so the roster remained at five locomotives with #12 and the four moguls. But with a new president, the AFRR was ready to head into a new century that would see many changes on the railroad.

In 1900, G. H. Smith retired from the railroad at the age of 65, leaving James Spafford the longest tenured employee of the railroad. 1901 saw the retirement of #13 and the AFRR replaced her with a leased engine from NYC. #1653 was a class Ec Mogul built by the Schenectady Locomotive Works in 1892. She was much larger than other moguls and quickly became the railroad’s main workhorse. In fact she was purchased outright in 1917 and would remain on the roster until 1941.

1902 saw one of the worst crashes in AFRR history. That Fall was particularly wet and there had been several washouts. The bridge over Adirondack Creek had received damage and was in the process of repairs when on October 7th, Engine #1653 was leading a gravel train from West Shemp to Junctionport. The bridge had been cleared for trains with a slow order, but the fact that an extra heavy train was to go over had not been taken into account. The bridge collapsed causing the death of fireman Lionel Wolf. This was quite surprisingly the first fatality on the AFRR. Neither #1’s boiler explosion or #13’s derailment on the horseshoe curve around Beaver Mountain had resulted in any fatalities and the railroad was rightfully so, proud of its safety record. What made the crash further ironic was that while there had been a fatality, 1653 was salvageable. As I previously mentioned the locomotive worked the line until 1941.

A new bridge opened in 1903 which still stands today. The disaster showed the tenacity of the AFRR to survive and weather the tough times the company would face later on. President James Spafford’s handling of the disaster proved that he was a worthy successor to his father.

The railroad has had quite a love/hate relationship with water. The railroad was built as portage, follows a river and of course had a steamship division. Yet water could also be a problem. In the spring, the Mud River often overflows its banks and causes washouts. Beavers also make life difficult. Their dams are often the causes of washouts the rest of the year. It’s common to see a dinghy on the running boards of a locomotive so crews can go swim over to a dam and break it in a spot to lower water level. While this has drawn the negative attention of animal rights groups, it is simply the best option. Attempts at trapping beavers and releasing them in a distant location often fail as the beavers return back to where they were captured. Due to their protected status they cannot be killed. Breaking the dams is the only option the railroad has. When it gets cold enough for water to freeze, then it becomes an even bigger headache. The railroad’s northerly location and lake effect snow from Lake Ontario make winters a testing time for the railroad. Trains have become stranded, incidents in 1916 and 1941 when the trains could only be reached by ski come to mind; and keeping the line open can be a major challenge. The railroad has three plows. Our oldest is No. 402 which was built by the Russell Plow Company in 1895. Originally wood bodied it was rebuilt with a steel body in 1933 and also given air wings. It is the oldest piece of equipment still on the property though is very rarely used due to its age. Plow No. 403 was also built by Russell, but in 1923 for Canadian National. We purchased the plow from them in 1996. Our main plow now is No. 404 which is also a Russell product. It was built for the NYC in 1952 and we purchased it in 2009 from CSX. No. 404 is our main plow now. After heavy snowfalls it common to see plow No. 404 on the head end with engines Nos. 2035, 1802 and 111 pushing and with plow No. 403 on the rear. Snow can and does remain a major headache for the railroad.

In 1917 some major changes came to the railroad. First the railroad received major work in Moose Lake. The depot and servicing area was moved to the shore and near the Mud River Hotel. This allowed trains to stop right the hotel and ended the requirement for coasting the coach from the depot to the wharf. Also number 1653 was sold to us. Being official AFRR property she was named Lakeport. We also purchased another 2-6-0 from the Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Railway (TH&B) which we numbered 24 and named East Shemp. No. 24 was built by Baldwin in 1894 for the Santa Fe, but they cancelled the order so the following year she went to the TH&B where she became their #23. In 1917 she was sold to us. She was a very reliable engine surviving a nasty wreck in 1923. She would serve us until 1947. Unfortunately this also meant the end of the line for Nos. 20 and 21. Both were now 42 years old and near the end of their working lives. Having been a prominent part of our fleet and some of the first Standard Gauge engines we had, it was sad to see them go, but it was there time.

In October, 1920, James Spafford purchased a gasoline railcar from the San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railroad in California. She was numbered M-1. No. M-1 had been built in February 1917 by the Hewlitt-Ludlow Alice Company and could seat 32 passengers. She was assigned as a shuttle between the AFRR station and the NYC/GTR station. However she could not compete with a new bus service and service was discontinued on December 31st, 1923. Crews were not fond of “the contraption” also known as “Jim’s folly.” Albert Harrison, near retirement and a veteran of the narrow gauge days didn’t have much nice to say about her.

“Jim Spafford was a wonderful man who had my highest respect, but despite practically having been born into the railroad he seemed to have lack the bond the rest of us had with steam. I guess it was because we all knew he was destined for the boardroom and a desk job, but it was still odd. This lack of the ‘bond’ that we steam men share was most manifested in his affair with gasoline railcars. ‘The Contraption’ was his first attempt at introducing internal combustion power to our railroad. People often say steam is cantankerous, but the contraption had a very hostile attitude to us. Many mornings she simply refused to start. When that happened we often had to borrow an 0-6-0 from the Central to use on the shuttle trains. She had no love for us and we had no love for her. Besides ‘the contraption’ we also called her ‘Jim’s Folly’ as it was his greatest failure. Of course we later had those Evans Auto-railers in 1940. While they made good speeders, passengers didn’t really appreciate them. Fortunately, Bill saw them for what they were but we can’t discuss him without mentioning diesels.”

It should be mentioned that Albert Harrison retired shortly after “the contraption” was purchased.

Despite the failure of No. M-1 in 1923, the railroad upgraded its motive power yet again. After 1653 was sold to the AFRR, the NYC assigned #1905 a class Ed mogul built by Alco in 1901, she was joined in 1921 by #5780 a class G-43a 2-8-0 built by Alco in 1913. In 1923 the NYC retired #1905 and #5780 was sold to the AFRR. No. 5780 was the largest steamer the AFRR ever owned. We also purchased a ‘new’ mogul from Alco. She had been built in December 1920 for a sugar mill in Cuba, but the order was cancelled. She was kept in stock until March 1923 when we purchased her. We gave her the number 25 and named her Moose Lake. She was very attractive locomotive and was well-liked by crews. The NYC then assigned #1207 an H-5e Mikado built by Alco in 1912 and #4827 a class K-3c Pacific built by Baldwin in 1912. They would be the largest locomotives assigned to the line. Besides #M-1, the last two A&O moguls, #22 Mud River and #23 West Shemp were also retired. The last of the original Standard Gauge engines were gone.

While it did not affect the railroad directly, I must also mention that the GTR was taken over by Canadian National Railways (CN) in 1923.

The 1920’s was of course a prosperous time and the AFRR was no different. While buses, trucks and of course private cars began to make inroads into the railroad’s business, it was still good. The railroad had five flatcars, fifteen gondolas, five reefers and two passenger combines. Remaining rolling stock was supplied by the NYC. In 1925 the AFRR hauled a 57-car gravel train. It required a triple-header consisting of engines Nos. 25, 5780 and 1207 to pull the train. Robert Johnson, who was engineer on #25, remembered the event:

“We were all quite nervous about the train. The Adirondack Creek bridge disaster of 1902 was in the back of our minds the whole time. Jim Spafford himself decided the train was so important that he needed to oversee it himself and served as conductor. Needless to say for us, that only added an extra level of stress knowing that the man who signed our paychecks was our going to be our conductor. Though being the hands-on kind of man he was, we knew we could trust him in that position. I had the lead engine which was of course the smallest, ‘Moose Lake.’ She was a nice reliable engine we were very fond of her. But I was quite glad that were triple-heading. Truth is she probably didn’t need to be there, but Mr. Spafford wanted an engine not from the big road to head the train to show those on the big road that while we appreciated their help we could stand on our own. Well, we did show them. The big road guys manning 1207 were quite stunned when we left and Moose Lake gave a big lurch at the start that resulted in 1207 being dragged for a few seconds. It was quite a triumph for the railroad and a moment we look back on fondly.”

James Spafford himself later wrote in his journal:

Today we had to deliver 57 gondolas of gravel! We have never pulled a train this large before and the big road questioned our ability to do so. After hearing Danny’s [The NYC division superintendent at the time] concerns I decided to make a point to show the NYC that we were not their child and that we more than capable of handling the load ourselves. While I knew 1207 would be needed along with our own 5780, I wanted to use an engine with no ties to the big road. Of course a couple months earlier we had purchased 25 from Alco and I knew she was the one for it. I remember riding in the caboose with Danny as we prepared to leave the interchange. There was a great lurch when we started, we both assumed it was 1207. When we heard from Rob that it was 25, there was a smile on my face that everybody who knows me claims was the largest they had ever seen while there was a look of scorn on Danny’s face. For the sake of modesty I kept quiet, but I had never felt such a level of pride in my railroad as I did that day.”

Needless to say, the gravel was delivered without any issues. It would remain the heaviest train run on the AFRR until 2007 and is still the heaviest run with our own power.

1925 was also the 50th anniversary of the opening of the railroad. The board presented James Spafford with a portrait that also hangs in the boardroom alongside that of his father. A special banquet was held at the Mud River Hotel with NYC president Patrick E. Crowley serving a M. C. A special train powered by #4827 brought participants to Moose Lake and a sunset cruise around the lake was provided by Phoebe Spafford.

In 1929 another part of the AFRR was consigned to the history books. The vessel Moose Lake was retired, at 49 years old she was becoming dated and did not sit well with modern passengers. Rather than build a new vessel, James Spafford found a vessel on Chautauqua Lake at the other end of the state named City of Buffalo. City of Buffalo had been built in 1890 was 125 feet long with a beam of 24 feet and three decks. While smaller than Moose Lake she was better suited to changing tastes as both automobile and pleasure boat ownership were eating into the steamships’ business. City of Buffalo was taken to Jamestown, completely dismantled and then each component was shipped by rail by the Jamestown, Westfield & North Western (JW) to Westfield where the NYC then took them to Junctionport. The AFRR then brought the components to Moose Lake where she was completely reassembled and re-christened as the Elizabeth Spafford, after James Spafford’s wife. Elizabeth Spafford was the last steamship on the lake, ending service in 1963. Fortunately she was not scrapped and restored in 1981, today the Moose Lake Maritime Preservation Society cares for and sails the vessel around the lake as she did in the past. She is a National Historic Landmark and one of the oldest operating steamships in North America.

That October, the stock market crashed and the world entered the Great Depression. Ironically the AFRR was resistant to the hard times. The railroad was able to last the entire depression without laying off a single employee. In fact in 1932, a major track rehabilitation program was done. 70 lb. rail and new creosoted ties were installed. That being said the railroad was not completely immune. Tourism numbers did suffer and Phoebe Spafford was laid up for few seasons. In 1938, the branch to Moose Bay was lifted. Fortunately the AFRR and NYC were able to absorb employees who had previously worked on the Moose Bay branch. The railroad was now back to just its 73 mile mainline.

The 1940’s turned to be a time of major change for the AFRR. In 1940 in one of his last acts as president, James Spafford purchased three Evans Products Model A-3 Auto-Railers. The Auto-Railers were passenger buses that could run on either road or rail. They had been built in 1937 for the Arlington & Fairfax Railroad in Virginia. They were numbered; 102, 108 and 109. One passenger and a one mixed both powered by #4827 remained while the Auto-Railers handled the rest initially. However passengers did not like them. Nos. 102 and 108 were sold, while 109 was kept for mail and MOW duty.

On May12th that year, James Spafford died at the age of 80. Born in October of 1859, he had joined the railroad at the age of 17 in 1876. He worked his way through the ranks and in 1897 upon the death of his father became president. After 43 years in charge, he was succeeded by his son, William Spafford. Like his father he was buried in Moose Lake. Engine #25 led the funeral train. Robert Johnson was engineer, William Duke fireman and Fred Lynch, conductor. While all trains were still scheduled to run, all were expected to take the hole for the funeral train and each locomotive gave a whistle salute when the funeral train passed. This time decorations were more modest, the entire was draped in black and a bouquet of chrysanthemums used instead of marker lamps. The portrait of James Spafford was instead hung in the baggage compartment of combine #301 where his casket was laid for the journey. However the decade of change was only just beginning.

In June of 1941, William “Bill” Spafford made his first major change to the railroad when he purchased a 44-Ton Center-Cab Diesel switcher from General Electric of Erie, Pennsylvania. Numbered 110, this resulted in the retirement of #1653, Lakeport, but resulted in very significant financial savings. As GE sourced their engines from Caterpillar, they featured our railroad in an ad that appeared July 24th, 1948 issue of Railway Age magazine. Bill Spafford stated in the ad “The company purchased its first Caterpillar Diesel-powered locomotive in 1941. During seven years of 10-hour-a-day service it has proved so efficient that a second unit has been bought.” Master mechanic Samuel Henderson added “I find that with ‘Caterpillar’ Diesel Engines there are fewer repairs and lower operating costs. We save approximately $15,000 a year with ‘Caterpillar.’” Unlike his father’s motorcars, Bill’s diesel was a resounding success, having cost $36,000 the annual savings quickly added up. Crews also had a more positive experience. Robert Johnson had praise for her as he recounted.

“When we heard we were getting one of those new-flanged diesels, we were a bit skeptical. After all the motorcars that Jim had experimented with did not work out so well. But 110 is different. She runs like a charm. She has none of the temperament that the motorcars did and provided a nice, clean, alternative environment to the steamers. Outsiders will say that she is loud but compared to a steamer she is quite quiet. We think quite highly of the two little ‘tonners’ they are lovely little locomotives indeed!”

Of course on December 7th, that year the Japanese bomber Pearl Harbor, this launched the United States into World War II. The AFRR stepped up to the cause and experienced a major increase in traffic. While the steamboats had to be sidelined and the hotel closed due to lack of tourists, an increase in freight and non-tourist derived passenger traffic (thanks to gasoline and tire rationing) made up for the loss. The railroad also did not have single employee killed in the war.

When peace returned, the AFRR was in a new world. While other competition from other modes of transport arrived in the 1920’s, after the war cars, trucks and buses made their presence known. In 1947, the railroad purchased a second 44-Tonner from GE, #111. Number 24 was retired to make way for #111. In 1949, the NYC retired #4827 and brought in a Budd RDC-1 #M-493. She took over most passenger duties. By 1952 only one round-trip a day by rail was being offered. In 1947 the AFRR purchased five Flxible Clipper buses. These quickly took over most passenger duties. Two round trips were made between Junctionport and Moose Lake in the morning, with another four trips in the afternoon. In 1953, the NYC retired H-5e Mikado #1207 and replaced her with Alco RS-3 #8249, built that year. With the two tonners busy switching industries in Junctionport, most notably the Junctionport Chemical Company and Borden’s creamery, steam locomotives #25 and #5780 were still hauling a lot of freight. However #8249’s presence also meant that we could place #25 in reserve. She was sold in 1955 to Dr. Stanley A. Gorman of Syracuse, New York for his rail city museum outside of Oswego, New York. After that #5780 was placed in storage. A downtown in traffic at the expense of trucks allowed #5780 to be sold in 1956 thus allowing the railroad to be dieselized. While this was the major accomplishment of Bill Spafford’s administration it does cause the railroad to loose some of its character and the end of steam was well mourned.

Friday, June 29th, 1956; #5780 made a special last run. Engineer Robert Johnson also decided to retire that day after 40 years with the railroad. Both Cabeese numbers 303 and 304 were used to provide extra seating as dignitaries and the press rode along. #5780 was even featured on television as WCBY covered the event. When interviewed by the Junctionport Register Bill Spafford commented “It is hard to imagine the Attica Falls Railroad without steam, but that is the reality we have now come to. It is a sad occasion, I was born into this railroad back when it was still narrow gauge, but as my grandfather had to do away with narrow gauge the burden falls to me to end steam. It is simply no longer economical. We bought our first diesel in 1941 and noticed an immediate improvement in the performance of our railroad. So while we will miss our steamers, we know that we are better off with diesels.”

General Manager, David “Corky” Trinder was a bit more sentimental;“I have always loved the steam engine. There is something just special about it that no diesel can compare too. It is a living, breathing being and I even consider 5780 to be a friend of mine. She knows when I’m here and is excited every morning to put in her day’s labor. You can sense her disappointment when she is not needed that day. I feel she does have something to prove against the diesels but alas it is a battle she has lost. That being said we are working to see that she is spared the scrapper’s torch like we did number 25 last year. We have good home lined up for her after this. All that there is left to say is ‘Farewell old friend, you have served us well and you will be missed.’”It was truly the end of an era. It goes without saying that many a tear was shed by those who worked for the railroad and by bystanders who had come trackside to see the last run of steam.

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Architects: Les architectes FABG

Location: Montreal, QC, Canada

The major transformation of the Verdun Auditorium and the Denis-Savard Arena is a project to completely rebuild the Denis-Savard arena and revalue the historic architecture of the auditorium by peeling off its metal envelope while modernizing the interior of the complex.

The intervention attempts to create a dialogue both temporal where the ancient meets the modern and geographical, where the River borders the city. Thus, the meeting of the architecture takes place in an emblematic axis of this double dialogue, the foyer, from where it is possible to observe the two ice simultaneously while circulating from the city to the river.

The project also aimed to equip the complex with a new energy-efficient refrigeration system as well as obtain LEED Gold certification. Among the various strategies used, we note the reduction of water consumption in the operation of the arena, the efficiency of the mechanics, and the construction of a high-performance envelope for Denis-Savard.

The iconic Verdun Auditorium is located at 4110 LaSalle Boulevard, on the banks of the St. Lawrence River right by the Verdun urban beach at the convergence of three significant roads in the borough: Avenue de l’Église, LaSalle, and Gaétan-Laberge boulevards.

Its location on the river and in the historic center of the district makes it one of the most important landmarks of Verdun. It is one of the many recreational and cultural facilities located along the Saint-Laurent river including the Arthur-Therrien pool, Verdun urban beach, Verdun Natatorium, and the Saint-Dizier Nivard House. It is also part of the civic facilities of the former municipality including the parish complex of the church of Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs, the Verdun Hospital Center, and the current Verdun borough council. The surrounding area is mostly residential except for a few shops scattered on Avenue de l’Église and Boulevard LaSalle. It is a typical district of Verdun in that it’s composed of rectangular islets with an alley.

Inaugurated on November 28, 1939, the Auditorium of Verdun is an atypical building. It boasts a rich history in sports and cultural heritage of the Verdun and Montreal residents. Its frame, built in the early 20th century, is made up of adjoining duplexes and triplexes in clay brick, and more recently, housing towers. The original Verdun Auditorium has architectural qualities that make it a good Montreal example of the Art Deco style, characteristic of the 1930s. Used from the end of its construction by military authorities during the Second World War, it opened its doors for hockey and skating in 1946. It was home of the Verdun Maple Leafs, in which Maurice Richard played in his early days, as did the Montreal Canadiens before the construction of the Bell sports complex in Brossard. In addition to Maurice Richard, famous hockey players such as Denis Savard, Pat Lafontaine, Mario Lemieux, Claude Lemieux, and former coach Scotty Bowman have graced its halls.

With a seating capacity of nearly 4,000, the Verdun Auditorium became a venue for important political events (the 1980 and 1995 referendums) and rock music concerts (Bob Dylan, Nirvana, The Cure, Pearl Jam, and Iron Maiden). The auditorium left an indelible mark on the citizens who frequented this emblematic place during their youth.

Over the years its facade has been covered with metal siding and a second rink, the Denis-Savard arena, has been added. The mandate the FABG architects were given involved the demolition and reconstruction of the Auditorium, preservation of the Denis-Savard arena, and a complete upgrade and replacement of the Freon refrigeration system, an environmentally harmful gas while aiming for LEED Gold certification.

Rather than destroy the historic landmark, FABG architects proposed the enhancement and restoration of the auditorium and the demolition & reconstruction of the Denis-Savard arena by arranging between the two a foyer from which it is possible to observe the two rinks from the city towards the river along the axis of a new urban beach. The asphalt surfaces around the building were reduced to promote a better relationship with Parc J.-Albert-Gariépy and the ecosystem along the river.

The public spaces feature a cross-laminated timber roof chosen as much for its contribution to carbon sequestration as for its contribution to the definition of a simple and robust architectural language for these spaces. Particular care has been taken to restore and maintain the character of the interior spaces of the auditorium. This was accomplished by restoration of the original masonry facade and of the wooden benches, which are complemented by the mixed structure (wood and steel) of the roof.

Verdun Auditorium will continue to play an important role in Montreal’s public spaces; now including 3,181 square meters of additional halls, public spaces, meeting rooms, etc., which unify the two arenas and reaffirm its sports, convention, and multifunctional vocation.

Verdun Auditorium in Montréal, QC – Building Information

Project name: Verdun Auditorium Location: 4110, Lasalle boulevard, Verdun, Qc Commissioning date: October 2020 Customer name: City of Montreal, Verdun borough Name of the architect: Les architectes FABG Persons involved in the design and implementation : – André Lavoie, senior architect (project manager) – Éric Gauthier, senior architect (designer) – Anna Kreplak, archictect – Dominique Potvin, bac. arch. – Vincent Désy, architect – Simon Gaudet-Lavallée, technician Other professionals and consultants who have collaborated on the project: – Contractor: Groupe Axino inc. Engineering: Tetratech

Awards and recognitions Prize for heritage development, OAQ – 2021

About FABG Founded in 1954 and formerly known as Blouin et Associés, the firm FABG changed its name in 1988 to reflect the succession of a third generation to the management of the company that now exceeds its fifty years.

Since its foundation, the team has an average of fifteen members, and movements within the staff are quite rare. This stability is necessary for the transmission of a corporate culture that promotes the quality of service and products delivered.

The company offers comprehensive architectural services with special expertise in cultural venues and restoration and renovation projects that have earned it more than 50 awards and mentions of excellence here and abroad.

FABG architects mainly serve institutional clients for public projects. Many projects have been or are being carried out with the city of Montreal and its boroughs, from the Pierrefonds Community center, the restoration of Esso station in Verdun, the Maison de la Culture Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, and the transformation of the Bibliothèque Centrale. We have also completed the functional and technical programs for the Montréal-Nord and Saint-Charles libraries.

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grants it repeatedly and which has the consequence of gradually strengthening its degree of expertise. Over the past twenty years, FABG has been the recurring choice of major cultural stakeholders (Cirque du Soleil, Jazz Festival, National Theatre School of Canada, Ex-Centris, World Film Festival, Place des arts, etc.) for the realization of many projects in Montreal.

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Teddington Cricket Club in South West London

1 Dec 2020

Teddington Cricket Club

Design: Reed Watts Architects

Location: St James’ Court Hotel, Victoria, southwest London, UK

Reed Watts Architects have completed a new pavilion in Bushy Park, Richmond Upon Thames for Teddington Cricket Club. The 600 sqm structure was built in just seven months in the Grade 1 listed park and provides a new home for the club as well as sport and leisure facilities for the local community.

A highly successful amateur cricket team, Teddington Cricket Club has been based on the site in Bushy Park since 1863. Their previous clubhouse was formed from two military huts which dated back to the Second World War when Bushy Park was used as a headquarters from which Operation Overlord (D-Day) was planned. The club was in urgent need for new facilities to replace the aging timber structure and poorly organised accommodation of their existing building.

Reed Watts’s designs re-imagine the typical sports pavilion typology with a building that responds positively to the park setting, whilst referencing the form of the previous military huts. The new pavilion includes four new changing rooms, two large social spaces and a roof terrace with the ‘L’ shaped plan providing views over both of the team’s pitches and across the park, whilst shielding the back of house areas and the practise nets from the public.

The landscape of Bushy Park heavily influenced the design with the building’s low form – a discreet presence beneath the mature trees that line the boundary of the park. The calm material palette was similarly chosen to blend into its surroundings. The majority of the cladding in dark stained larch, while the central block has a natural finish which instantly beds into the natural landscape but will further soften with age.

The primary structure is constructed from a SIP’s timber panel system. This lightweight structure was erected quickly and required relatively small foundations, minimising its impact on the ground and disturbance to the deer and visitors to the park as well as wildlife in the adjacent SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest).

At ground level the new space is split into two distinct zones. Four team changing rooms and an official’s changing room, to English Cricket Board (ECB) standards and fully accessible, are located along the northern edge. The main block facing the pitches includes an open plan bar/ clubroom which can be subdivided when required.

Tucked between pitched roofs, a new roof terrace affords panoramic views of the cricket pitches and the landscape beyond, and provides an elevated stage for the club to host outdoor events. Behind the terrace is a generous wildflower green roof that contributes to the site’s biodiversity and attenuates rainwater. The club office and scorer’s box is also located at this raised level.

One of the key strategic ambitions of the project was to reduce the need for visitors to drive through the park to reach the club. To achieve this Reed Watts proposed a new entrance be created into the park, through the listed masonry boundary wall, to give direct access to the site for the first time, making the park and cricket grounds free from traffic and cleaner and greener for all.

Sustainability was integral to all design decisions. The highly energy efficient structure is set to attain BREEAM ‘Excellent’ accreditation, a challenging target for a relatively small community building, significantly distanced from transport and facilities. Environmental features include a ground source heat pump, a 28,000 litre water tank to help irrigate the pitches, and mechanical heat recovery throughout.

The pavilion is an important community resource. As well as TCC, the building is home to Radnor House School sports teams, Teddington Athletic Football Club and a number of other local sports groups meaning it will be used throughout the year, not just the summer cricket season.

Given the sensitive nature of the site, extensive consultation was required by Reed Watts with the Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Royal Parks, Historic and Natural England, and local stakeholders to secure planning permission and conservation area consent.

Matt Rees, Committee Chair, Teddington Cricket Club Reed Watts have been a patient partner throughout the process, helping us from the outset to build our brief and giving us the confidence to challenge our preconceptions of what a clubhouse should be. We are extremely proud of our new home which will be used all year round by our stakeholders for sport and recreation in the local community for generations to come.

Jim Reed, Reed Watts Architects We are incredibly proud to have helped Teddington Cricket Club achieve their ambitious plan to provide a first-class venue in Bushy Park to match the quality of their cricket. While the layout is a focused functional response to the complex brief, the form is inspired by the memory of previous pavilions on the site. As a local resident it is fantastic to contribute as an architect to the community with a building that references the past whilst confidently looking forward to the future.

Reed Watts Architects Reed Watts are a young architectural practice founded by Jim Reed and Matt Watts in 2016, formerly Associate Directors at Haworth Tompkins. Based in Clerkenwell, the practice has a diverse workload across culture and housing sectors. They have recently completed works at the Open Air Theatre in Regents Park and projects at the V&A Museum. They are currently working on projects for the Roundhouse in Camden, Two Community Land Trusts in South-West England and a large housing development for Pocket Living in Barking, which is due to be complied in December. Future projects include a new community pavilion in Ashtead Park, a visitor centre for the National Trust and works to Acland Burghley school in Tufnell Park. reedwatts.com

Teddington Cricket Club Teddington Cricket Club is an amateur cricket club, first established in the early 19th century. After moving permanently to Bushy Park in 1863 the club plays in the Middlesex Premier league, the top level of recreational cricket in the county.

Set in the Grade 1 listed setting of the Royal Park the club runs 5 men’s team, a women’s team and numerous junior teams. Over recent years the club evolved into a highly organised institution whilst retaining the friendliness and informality of a village club.

Teddington Cricket Club is the birth place of modern field hockey.

Bushy Park Originally created for Royal sports, Bushy Park is London’s second largest Royal Park, comprising 445 hectares of parkland in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The Royal Park is a Conservation Area (1991) and is designated as Metropolitan Open Land. Teddington Cricket Club is located in the north of the park, next to the National Physical Laboratory and adjacent to a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Cricket Club in Teddington , South West London – Building Information

Architect: Reed Watts Architects Location: Bushy Park, Teddington Type of project: Cricket Pavilion Client: Teddington Cricket Club Project Manager/ CA Peter Lawrence, Stallworthy Landscape architect: Colvin & Moggeridge Planning advisor: Reed Watts Architects Structural engineer: Evolve M&E consultant: Baystar Quantity surveyor: Peter Lawrence, Stallworthy Principal Designer: Reed Watts Architects BREEAM consultant: JAW Ecology: LUC Arboriculture: Canopy Consultancy Main contractor: GPF Lewis Funding: Private/ Club Start on site date: January 2019 Completion date: September 2019 Contract duration: 8 months Internal floor area: 600 sqm Form of procurement: Design & Build (JCT) Construction cost: £1.7m

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Maciek G.

So happy. These guys were fast and friendly and clean. I collected many quotes. Edmar Corporation was the lowest $ with the highest rating in... read moreSo happy. These guys were fast and friendly and clean. I collected many quotes. Edmar Corporation was the lowest $ with the highest rating in work... A+ by the BBB. Fair price. Great work. What more could I ask? Having been given the run around by many contractors over the years, it's such a wonderful thing to have this kind of experience and have that good "homeowner feeling" when a job is done right. They even decided to start taking credit cards, which made it possible to get this job done now. My brick foundation looks great and I have peace of mind. read less

thomas g.

Highly recommend. Ed came out, gave us a quote and started our project all very quickly. His crew kept the area very clean and did... read moreHighly recommend. Ed came out, gave us a quote and started our project all very quickly. His crew kept the area very clean and did high quality work. Will only use them for future masonry projects. read less

Emily R.

Our condo association requested evaluation of our building’s masonry structure from EDMAR CORPORATION so we can plan our 2019 budget. We didn’t make our decision... read moreOur condo association requested evaluation of our building’s masonry structure from EDMAR CORPORATION so we can plan our 2019 budget. We didn’t make our decision yet, so I can’t comment on work quality, but their expertise and professionalism by far exceeds what we experienced when dealing with 3 other Chicago masonry contractors. read less

Jessie R.

Edmar Corporation did a great job fixing several problems with my 100 plus year old beautiful greystone. Edmar and his partner help me resolve difficult... read moreEdmar Corporation did a great job fixing several problems with my 100 plus year old beautiful greystone. Edmar and his partner help me resolve difficult issues, and went above beyond to resolve the problems. Their price may not be the lowest, it was on par with many other quotes I received and in the end it was well worth the money spend. Ed's years of experience, integrity and diligence made working with him a pleasure. read less

Margaret B.

Edmar is the best in the business. I’ve owned buildings in the city for a while now and I’m telling you there’s no one more... read moreEdmar is the best in the business. I’ve owned buildings in the city for a while now and I’m telling you there’s no one more professional and detailed than these guys. I’ve had them rebuild firewalls, fix decorative stones, repair damaged bricks and I’ve always been 100% satisfied. Most recently I hired them to powerwash and tuckpoint one of my condos and I couldn’t be happier with the results. It actually looks like a brand new building even though it’s over 80 years old. The owner of the company Ed Marciszewski is a really straight forward guy and won’t waste your time. He’s been in the business for a long time and knows everything there is to know about masonry and building repair in the Chicagoland area. I trust Edmar with all my repairs and will definitely continue to use them in the future. read less

Matt M.

If it were possible to give more than 5 stars, I would! We had to reconstruct our brick and wrought iron fence after the... read moreIf it were possible to give more than 5 stars, I would! We had to reconstruct our brick and wrought iron fence after the garbage truck relocated it to the ground. It wasn't a huge project and many of the masonry companies we called wouldn't even come and give an estimate because "it wasn't worth it". We found Edmar on yelp and the experience was awesome from start to finish. When I called to schedule an estimate, Ed came to my house within 48 hours and arrived at exactly the time he said he would arrive. He thoroughly inspected the damage and found other damage that other masons had completely missed. We were provided a written estimate on the spot. When I called Ed to give the go ahead a few days later, he was able to get our job done that week. Once again, he arrived with his crew at exactly the time he had provided. The job was done perfectly within one day. Unfortunately, it is hard to find honest and trustworthy companies in construction. Edmar Corp. breaks every stereotype. Quality work and excellent service!! If you need masonry work, don't even both to call around - Just call Edmar. read less

S K.

Edmar cooporation build a new porch for our condo association. They were very professional, kept their promises. Very quick great work friendly and professional service.... read moreEdmar cooporation build a new porch for our condo association. They were very professional, kept their promises. Very quick great work friendly and professional service. We recommend to anyone is consedering building a new porch. They were reasonably priced as well. We passed the city inspection with flying colors. What a relief . read less

Meltem A.

I called Ed and he came within the same day and after careful examining the the chimney he gave his estimate which was very straight... read moreI called Ed and he came within the same day and after careful examining the the chimney he gave his estimate which was very straight forward, less expensive then the others and his attitude made me feel we were already off to a great start. He even asked me if I would like to go with him to choose the brick type, color which I did. The guys who did the work were all professional and Ed himself stopped by every day to check the work. If you want the work done correctly and with a reasonable price, you cannot go wrong with him. All my neighbors, even people just passing by make compliments and asked me who did the work. Again, Ed thank you. read less

Tom O.

I used Edmar Corporation a few years ago to fix up my home in the north suburbs and was very pleased with their work. I... read moreI used Edmar Corporation a few years ago to fix up my home in the north suburbs and was very pleased with their work. I reviewed a number of companies and eventually settled on Edmar as they were clearly the most knowledgeable and the most experienced. I've found out the hard way that it's not always best to go with the cheapest proposal...had some contractors rebuild my chimney a while back only to have the mortar crack 5 years later (!!!) Edmar was not the cheapest, but you definitely get what you pay for, and when it comes to home repair, you want the job done right. I called to set up an appointment and Ed stopped by the next day to give me an estimate. I had some cracked bricks above my first story window and turns out the lintels needed to be replaced. Ed outlined how the job would be done and gave me an approximate amount of time it would take to complete (Turns out, he was right on target!) They replaced the lintels and rebuilt part of the wall using the same face brick as the rest of the house so it looked perfect. I cannot praise his workers enough--they were very competent, super respectful, and took the time to answer all of my questions. I will definitely be using Edmar again in the future. If you want the job done right the first time around, Edmar is your go to! read less

Jakub P.

This company and its owner were a pleasure to work with. We needed some masonry repairs on our single family home in Lincoln Park and... read moreThis company and its owner were a pleasure to work with. We needed some masonry repairs on our single family home in Lincoln Park and I called Edmar to give us a quote. Our chimney was in pretty bad shape—missing bricks and apparently a cracked concrete cap. Ed stopped by to check it out and told us that the chimney had to be rebuilt above the roofline. He counted the number of bricks needed, in addition to a new cap and replacement clay tiles. We got a great price and hired Edmar for the job. The crew that came out was very skilled and hardworking. They even tuckpointed a few areas around the house where the mortar was cracked and loose (without an extra charge). After a couple days, we had a brand new chimney and some fresh tuckpointing. I got more than my money’s worth working with Edmar and have recommended them to my neighbors. Thanks Edmar! read less

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Ellen P.

It's always frightening to undertake a project that requires dismantling the infrastructure of your home. Thus, it was no different with me when I asked... read moreIt's always frightening to undertake a project that requires dismantling the infrastructure of your home. Thus, it was no different with me when I asked Edmar to stop a leak that had ruined a bedroom. To do so, they had to remove the capstones of a parapet in the corner of my 4-floor townhouse. It require their building a scaffold to access the area and elevating all the materials needed for the repairs. When they were done, they had installed a waterproof seal, flashing, wicking -- all that had not been there before. With new mortar and properly sloped capstones (another improvement), they were done by 4pm. It was a one-day job! I'm very pleased with the work, the results, and the price. Give Edmar a try! read less

Jeff G.

They rebuilt my parapet wall quickly for a reasonable price! The wall looks great. I'm very satisfied with their work and customer service!!

A G.

The owner, Ed, was awesome to work with. Genuinely nice guy, honest and a true professional in his craft. We had some extensive masonry work... read moreThe owner, Ed, was awesome to work with. Genuinely nice guy, honest and a true professional in his craft. We had some extensive masonry work done on our condo building and Ed's crew was on time, safe and took pride in their work. The results were amazing, some of the best masonry work I've seen. Ed and his crew are real experts in masonry. read less

Kevin K.

Edmar Corp replaced the front brick of our property this summer. Not only did Ed provide us a reasonable estimate but he was patient while... read moreEdmar Corp replaced the front brick of our property this summer. Not only did Ed provide us a reasonable estimate but he was patient while we found the perfect brick. Ed met with my husband a number of times throughout the project and addressed any concerns we had. We are beyond pleased not only with the end result but with the professionalism of his employees. The area was kept clean and organized. The project took longer than expected but it was so worth it! read less

Tania M.

I couldn't be happier with Edmar corporation. He gave me a quote on the extensive brick work my 2 flat needed. It was a... read moreI couldn't be happier with Edmar corporation. He gave me a quote on the extensive brick work my 2 flat needed. It was a fair price and the work was done professionally and promptly. read less

Bill C.

I had Edmar Corporation do work on my house in Glenview in the summer of 2012, and I was very satisfied with their services. ... read moreI had Edmar Corporation do work on my house in Glenview in the summer of 2012, and I was very satisfied with their services. Ed came out to give me an estimate and was very detailed about what needed to be done. I had some lintel replaced and they rebuilt the chimney which looked like it was about to collapse. The new brick matched the old one perfectly, which I was pleased with. Great job from start to finish, I would definitely recommend them. read less

Clara S.

This company fixed some stairs for a customer of mine. They were quick to contact customer as it was a closing issue contigent on... read moreThis company fixed some stairs for a customer of mine. They were quick to contact customer as it was a closing issue contigent on this getting fixed. Price was reasonable and completed within a reasonable time frame. Customer was satisfied and so were we. Thank you! Melissa Hollander Storage and Moving read less

Melissa H.

Edmar Corporation did an outstanding masonry job on our Condominium BLDG!!!! We are very satisfied with the work!!!! Mr. ED came for the estimate and... read moreEdmar Corporation did an outstanding masonry job on our Condominium BLDG!!!! We are very satisfied with the work!!!! Mr. ED came for the estimate and was very professional and knowledgeable as for what needed to be done to permanently address our water damage issues. We did received great proposal detailing the work scope and very fair price for what needed to be done. Mr. Ed, Dana from the office staff and Chris the job site Foreman were great in communicating the progress on our project. They were quick, professional and detailed. We will definitely recommend EDMAR for any Tuckpointing and Masonry projects you may have, especially difficult once that require true Masonry expertise. Great Company!!!! read less

Jolanta J.

My husband and I bought a foreclosure on Newcastle and needed to do some work. In order to attain inside look of the kitchen we... read moreMy husband and I bought a foreclosure on Newcastle and needed to do some work. In order to attain inside look of the kitchen we wanted, we needed to brick some windows in and maybe move the door and also repair the chimney. I called a few companies on yelp and in discussing quote and scope of work, Edmar came out ahead, the owner met with my husband, he showed up very prepared with his ladder and binoculos to take a close look at the chimey and he had very great ideas as to which windows he will suggest we brick in and what to do with the door, he gave us a lot to think about in a good way, he also gave us the quote on site, who does that, it was fabulous, since we had previously talked to other companies, we felt good enough to sign the contract and have them start work immediately. He suggested replacing more than just the first few layers of the chimney and pointed out that the old ones will crumble soon underneath the new one. He moved our back door from off the kitchen to off the family room which we like so much better because we have more cabinet space now and he used some of the brick from the new opening to patch the old opening. He also tried his best to match the old brick, he did a pretty good job, so much that you wouldnt really know it from the outside unless it was pointed out. His guys were in and out in a jiffy. point is, although he wasn't the cheapest, he was the most thoughtful and we felt his job was quality without a doubt. He also did some crack repairs on the outside of our property, he removed the bricks and relayed them with morter, patching everything. The only thing was that there are some morter stains on a few bricks in that one area where they repaired the cracks that my husband is not happy about, and he point it out every day now. Eitherway, I will still give them 5 stars. read less

Linda Q.

EDMAR came to replace 35 feet of sidewalk by my house. They busted old concrete one day and poured new sidewalk next. NICE JOB.

Allison W.

We had a wonderful experience with Edmar. We needed a level of brick and capstone removed from our rooftop - the job was completed in... read moreWe had a wonderful experience with Edmar. We needed a level of brick and capstone removed from our rooftop - the job was completed in less than a day with a team of 3. They were prompt, professional and did an excellent job. We'd absolutely recommend them for your next project. read less

Elizabeth S.

A bunch of scammers and crooks. I got a letter from them indicating building violations. The letter makes it seem they are working on behalf... read moreA bunch of scammers and crooks. I got a letter from them indicating building violations. The letter makes it seem they are working on behalf of the City of Chicago. No letter from the City was ever sent.My advice, do not use their services if this is how they decide to treat future customers. read less

Ted T.

Great work, great price.

Irena S.

Our condo association will definitely be hiring Edward and his company again this year. They completed two projects for us, some tuckpointing and brickwork on... read moreOur condo association will definitely be hiring Edward and his company again this year. They completed two projects for us, some tuckpointing and brickwork on one of our garages as well as replacing our front sidewalk. Edward came out with a quote quickly, arranged for the work efficiently and under budget. I have complete confidence in his expertise and work ethic. read less

Bri C.

Maciek G.

Top Notch Masonry Contractor. Had a new Chimney rebuilt from the roof up. The Crews were professional and we're highly skilled tradesmen. ... read moreTop Notch Masonry Contractor. Had a new Chimney rebuilt from the roof up. The Crews were professional and we're highly skilled tradesmen. Reasonable price especially for the difficulty of getting onto the roof. Ed the owner was also great to work with in the contractual process. Top Notch Company! I will definitely use them again for future projects. read less

Antonio R.

These guys did a great job on my chimney. Punctual and fast. Would hire them again in a heartbeat!

Brett S.

They replaced lintels on my 6 flat. They were fast, professional and a pleasure to work with.

Elizabeth P.

We had some cracks in the masonry on our building, it wasn't a big job but Ed came by to take a look anyway. Compared... read moreWe had some cracks in the masonry on our building, it wasn't a big job but Ed came by to take a look anyway. Compared to all the other contractors that stopped by, Ed gave the most information about why we have the issue and how it would be repaired. He also gave us the estimate right away. The price was great, but we had to wait a couple weeks since it was busy season and our project was small. Ed's team finally came by a week ago, and the job was done thoroughly. Everything looks great and they cleaned up afterwards. The price and quality was great, we'll definitely work with Edmar Corp in the future. Thanks Ed! read less

Gene P.

Great service.

Peter L.

Very professional and great work on rebuilding my chimney. Recommend

Don M.

Our condo association hired Edmar Corporation to do some much needed repairs on our building. It came to our attention that there were leaks on... read moreOur condo association hired Edmar Corporation to do some much needed repairs on our building. It came to our attention that there were leaks on the ceilings of the top floor apartments, and we called a number of contractors to come check out the situation. Ed fit us in for an emergency quote the next day. This was a rare find as most of the other contractors we called didn’t even bother getting back to us. After taking a look at our roof, Ed explained to us how serious the job was and how the damage came about. The firewall and the parapet wall were both in really bad shape and needed to be rebuilt. The firewall and parapet wall were both crooked and the bricks were loose. To stop the ceilings from leaking, we needed to have the roofing redone as well. Ed was very thorough with explaining how the repairs were going to be done and after comparing a few more bids, we decided that Edmar Corp was best suited to handle our repair needs. They were able to schedule a start date pretty quickly and were flexible about working on Saturday. The workers were very professional and took great caution about ensuring the safety of the surrounding buildings and set up tarps to prevent debris from getting around. They got the firewall and parapet wall up in a few days, and were even able to match the bricks of the parapet wall to the rest of the building. Ed called and checked in with us every couple days and let us know where they were in the process. Our condo association was very happy with the work and highly recommends Edmar. read less

Aida A.

We had Edmar complete 3 separate projects at our home. Replacing garage siding/windows, entire front and rear porch. In any home project we have had... read moreWe had Edmar complete 3 separate projects at our home. Replacing garage siding/windows, entire front and rear porch. In any home project we have had done over the years, their work by far is the best quality we have experienced. Perfection. Plus great to work with. read less

Cyndy O.

Ed along with his crew did a fantastic job on a few of our commercial building. I always recommend Edmar for all thing masonry to.... read moreEd along with his crew did a fantastic job on a few of our commercial building. I always recommend Edmar for all thing masonry to. They have worked around a number of difficult locations. if your in the market for a brick or mason contractor you really can't go wrong read less

Alex F.

I just have to say the work, the crew, and Ed were wonderful. Their quality of work and maintaining the job site in an... read moreI just have to say the work, the crew, and Ed were wonderful. Their quality of work and maintaining the job site in an orderly and clean matter were second to none. They not only rebuilt my chimney but also tuck pointed the front face of my dad's house. read less

Jargren S.

I got several quotes, Edmar was honest and priced very well. Their efficiency and neatness were most impressive, thanks for a great result!

Daisy M.

We just had work completed on our 7 unit building and the team did a fantastic job. Quick efficient, and effective. They had to... read moreWe just had work completed on our 7 unit building and the team did a fantastic job. Quick efficient, and effective. They had to rebuild a parapet and completed it before the weather struck. Also, the office was very accommodating to our situation and setup for payment arrangements. We have a few more projects that we'd be foolish to use with anyone else. read less

Jonathan M.

My building hired Edmar to do a tuck pointing project and we couldn’t be more impressed. Peter the project manager came out to our building... read moreMy building hired Edmar to do a tuck pointing project and we couldn’t be more impressed. Peter the project manager came out to our building to give an estimate, and answer all follow up questions before signing the detailed contract. Every person at Edmar responds to all calls, questions, and appointments quickly and are always on time. Once Peter walked us through the scope of work and came in with reasonable and fair pricing we signed with Edmar over four other companies we had gotten estimates from. When the work began, Edmar promptly got us the building permit, certificates of insurance and showed up on time every day. They replaced almost 500 bricks in our back stairwell, did extensive tuck pointing around the building, and major work on our chimney. The building is safer and in much better shape now! The work was done quickly, they always cleaned up after every work day, and were professional and polite. Any questions we had were answered immediately. They even came back to make sure we didn’t have any more concern areas, and did some touch ups in areas that had not been on the original scope of work. Edmar goes above and beyond to make sure their clients are happy, the work is done right, and that their pricing is fair. We will hire them again for other projects and highly recommend this company to anyone who appreciates communication, good craftsmanship, and honest pricing! read less

Azar K.

Edmar Corporation Masonry was contracted for three projects on an industrial building in the City. The first project was to rebrick part of a doorway... read moreEdmar Corporation Masonry was contracted for three projects on an industrial building in the City. The first project was to rebrick part of a doorway that had been damaged by a forklift. His price was reasonable and the work was done properly. The second was tuck pointing and water sealing an exterior wall. The price was reasonable and the work was done just as I had requested. The third project was a difficult one, it required scaffolding and high up work that was quite difficult to get to. It required rebricking. Again his price was reasonable and the work was done properly. All work was completed quickly. I had other quotes for much more money and some contractors trying to upsell me for more work that they promoted as necessary. I was satisfied with Edmar and have just given this company another project. When I find a worthy contractor I stick with him/her. Edmar is worthy. John F read less

John F.

I would give closer to 3 1/2 stars if I could. I was pleased with the work that was completed. I had 4... read moreI would give closer to 3 1/2 stars if I could. I was pleased with the work that was completed. I had 4 other companies come to give me quotes on tuckpointing my house on all sides and they were the most competitive and in line with what I was looking for. My complaint is more with the communication aspect of things. Everything was good up until I sent the contract in. I had asked when they might be able to start when first sending the contract in and was told probably the next week. I heard nothing for the next week. I sent an email and asked again, being told they would let me know asap. I heard nothing for the next week and a half. I sent another email saying that if I could not find out when they would be able to come out, I would start looking for another contractor. I then heard back that it would likely be in 2-3 weeks. The next morning, people showed up outside my door. Fortunately, that ended up working out fine but there appears to be a lack of communication between people in the front office. I was called twice by people after the project was finished to find out how I wanted to pay my balance as well. So long story short, service good, communication needs some improvement. read less

Brian K.

By far the most professional and highly skilled company I've worked with. I had a chimney taken down and rebuilt from the roof line up. ... read moreBy far the most professional and highly skilled company I've worked with. I had a chimney taken down and rebuilt from the roof line up. The most difficult part of the job was the pitch of the roof and how close my neighbors homes are next to mine, The crew skillfully put up scaffolding and took down a the damaged chimney and built a new chimney in the same day. My neighbors didn't even know they were there. Crews cleaned up afterwards and it also a pleasure working with Ed the owner in the contractual process. Top Notch Company! I will definitely use them again.. read less

Tony R.

I had EDMAR repair my brick chimney a little while ago. The crew took apart everything above the roof, fixed the brown clay tube inside... read moreI had EDMAR repair my brick chimney a little while ago. The crew took apart everything above the roof, fixed the brown clay tube inside and rebuilt chimney with new bricks and concrete top. Looks gorgeous! Very clean and fast. Highly recommend! read less

Karen D.

Edmar is the most professional construction with many skilled workers in Chicago area, as long as I know. If your priority is choosing a... read moreEdmar is the most professional construction with many skilled workers in Chicago area, as long as I know. If your priority is choosing a company you can trust, expecting the job done well without doubt, you should hire Edmar. If your priority is having done with least money, I don't think you need to call this company. There are many bad companies out there who know how to talk to you, but don't know how to work done. Especially, if you look for mason or concrete repair/rebuild, Edmar is the right place to call. My comment was from two times experiences in major repairs. read less

A G.

I decided to hire Edmar based on excellent Yelp reviews and I was not disappointed. The work I hired him for was to repair my... read moreI decided to hire Edmar based on excellent Yelp reviews and I was not disappointed. The work I hired him for was to repair my chimney on our house in Northbrook. Ed came out to give me an estimate and, like other yelpers have mentioned, it was clear that Edmar was very experienced in this line of work. Compared to other bids, the estimate was less expensive and did not tag on any additional charges. Ultimately, I decided to rebuild the chimney which took about 2 days. The masons were respectful of our property and cleaned up afterwards. They did a great job and I've already recommended them to my neighbors! read less

Dema D.

Edmar did some work for our condo building. He gave us an honest quote for the work that needed to be done, and did... read moreEdmar did some work for our condo building. He gave us an honest quote for the work that needed to be done, and did not add unnecessary upcharges that other masonry contractors said we needed. The owner of the firm came out himself multiple times to ensure that the work was done correctly. He personally guaranteed his work, and when we had an issue some time later he came out and fixed it at no cost. He is a man of his word and I highly recommend using Edmar. read less

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A G.

Last December we experienced some serious problems at our condo building. Many widows from 3rd floor units were leaking water along their top frames. We... read moreLast December we experienced some serious problems at our condo building. Many widows from 3rd floor units were leaking water along their top frames. We asked 3 contractors to give us some idea about the extent of our problem and two of them just called with prices without even explaining what’s covered. Edward form EDMAR Corporation met with one of our board members, checked interior and exterior, and explained all our options in detail. The next day we received his written quote with everything itemized, so we can present it at the board meeting. It’s an extensive project but we are hoping to have it completed in two phases by the end of this year. Very knowledgeable people! read less

Adrian F.

Excellent experience from Edmar from start to finish! From the first estimate, I enjoyed the experience of working with Ed and his team. They rebuilt... read moreExcellent experience from Edmar from start to finish! From the first estimate, I enjoyed the experience of working with Ed and his team. They rebuilt a brick wall on our property and did it within budget, on time, and with great skill. Highly recommend! read less

Emily R.

We had several issues to address, including retaining walls, parging, tuckpointing and replacing old lintels. Ed came out to review and estimate, was very... read moreWe had several issues to address, including retaining walls, parging, tuckpointing and replacing old lintels. Ed came out to review and estimate, was very thorough and explained everything in language I could understand. He was price competitive. The crew was very focused and did an outstanding job. Finished product looks great. We have reached out to Edmar with additional work. Being a repeat customer shows our confidence and satisfaction in Edmar. read less

Rick B.

Truly one of the most honest men I have ever met. Me and my family will be using and recommending Ed for all our... read moreTruly one of the most honest men I have ever met. Me and my family will be using and recommending Ed for all our masonry needs. I don't write many reviews unless I am truly impressed or truly disappointed and luckily I wasn't disappointed. read less

Roberto G.

Without question the best experience I have ever had with any contractor, Ed is direct and honest; no surprises. I rarely write reviews unless I... read moreWithout question the best experience I have ever had with any contractor, Ed is direct and honest; no surprises. I rarely write reviews unless I am really impressed. City inspectors came and identified issues with the tuck-pointing and window lintels so I did some calling around to get some estimates. Ed showed up right on time for the appointment which was much appreciated. Also I made a point of not saying anything about what the inspectors had said to see what he would see. Ed pointed our word for word what the inspectors had seen. He took the time to explain to me exactly why one lintel would need to be replace and not another. He also showed me where bricks would need to be replaced, and where not. Finally he showed me where the tuck-pointing would need to be completely done and where it could be touched up. Most importantly, my building is red brick, and need a special mixture strength, Ed was on point. The windows which are the most difficult part on the work were completed in two days, and a third day to finish the tuck-pointing. The guys work like a well-oiled machine, the work fast and the building looks brand new. I cannot express how happy I am with the experience and the completed work. I will be calling them in the future for other jobs and will gladly refer them to my friends, family, and neighbors. read less

David D.

I had Edmar rebuild a portion of my parapet wall. I had gotten quite a few recommendations and estimates from different local companies. ... read moreI had Edmar rebuild a portion of my parapet wall. I had gotten quite a few recommendations and estimates from different local companies. Ed and Peter with Edmar came out and gave some great improvement suggestions that other companies did not, in addition to providing a reasonable estimate on the spot. I felt comfortable and trusting in Ed and my wife and I decided to use Edmar. Ed was easy to get ahold of and didn't make you feel like he rushing to get you off the phone. Scheduling was clear with Jennifer in the office, who is very nice and professional, and the on-site foreman quickly took care of the neighbor's concerns about their fence without hesitation. The crew performed quality brick work and I look forward to using Ed and Edmar again in the near future to handle our other parapet issues, as budget allows. It is very nice to have an owner give a written warranty with their estimate and stand behind their work, be so easy to get ahold of and so knowledgeable as well. You don't come across this often enough it seems. We look forward to using Edmar again! read less

Dan P.

Thank you for the great service. We had some tuck pointing work that needed to be done on the chimney and foundation of our... read moreThank you for the great service. We had some tuck pointing work that needed to be done on the chimney and foundation of our home. They responded quickly to my call, fit us into their schedule and completed the work very quickly. Nice crew of workers. Clean work. Great job. read less

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Windward House, Gloucestershire

Windward House Gloucestershire, Modern Home Photos, Alison Brooks Architecture

Windward House, Gloucestershire, UK

13 Aug 2020

Windward House

Location: Gloucestershire, South West England, UK

Design: Alison Brooks Architects

Windward House in Gloucestershire

Alison Brooks completes a monumental house and living art gallery high above the Wye Valley

13th of August 2020 – Alison Brooks Architects’ latest house is set atop the highest point in Gloucestershire, overlooking the Wye Valley. The result of a ten-year collaboration, this new house and landscape project celebrates domestic living amongst an extraordinary collection of Indian and African Tribal Art. It includes the restoration and conversion of a late Georgian farmhouse to a Gallery and office, a new fully accessible ‘West Wing’, a sequence of walled gardens and a new Pool Gallery.

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Brooks likes to describe Windward House as ‘a gallery with people living in it’, where the owners’ art collection are like friends and family sharing the spaces of daily life. The house is also a journey. Intertwining old and new, its sequence of rooms, buildings and landscapes tell a story from the 18th C to today. Light is sculpted and funnelled from above and walls unfold, framing epic views across the meadows and forests to the Severn River. Art works from the collection animate this journey occupying plinths, ramps, niches and staircases.

The restored Windward Farmhouse acts as an historic threshold. Mirror-polished steel cladding announces its transformation, dissolving the mass of the original building’s stone walls in reflections of the garden. Beyond the farmhouse the new West Wing is a shadowy, quiet backdrop; its dark tones and cladding pattern inspired by the nearby Forest of Dean. The entire right half of the farmhouse has been opened to create a triple height gallery. A walnut-panelled mezzanine and wood-burning fireplace echo the collection’s material qualities.

Seen from the south, the two-storey West Wing is set back, low-lying and partially embedded in the hillside, deferring to the 18th farmhouse. The volume of the extension is positioned to interlock with the existing stone building. This creates intimate courtyard spaces between high garden walls sheltered from the pervasive wind. Serving as the owner’s primary living space, the West Wing is a variation of the atrium house typology and a nine-square structural grid, undulating in three dimensions to echo the topography of adjacent meadows. A deep first floor roof terrace takes in the spectacular view to the south; the double height living room overlooks a sloped pool of grasses. It’s gently sloping green roofs are planted with native species of wildflowers.

Inside, the West Wing is filled with light, open to the landscape and adapted to the needs of later life. Its sequence of double height spaces offers a variety of light conditions and spatial qualities to accommodate sculptures, masks, shields, temple doors and paintings collected over four decades.

The West Wing’s pigmented concrete floor was conceived as a moulded terrain upon which discreet objects rest: stone grotto, timber-clad service ‘pod’, steel staircase, looped plinths. Living, dining and cooking areas flow into each other and onto exterior terraces. The plan revolves around the concrete and marble kitchen island reflecting the owners’ dedication to entertaining and cooking for friends and family. Washed with light from above, this vantage point enjoys both visual connection to the first-floor gallery and panoramic views to the four cardinal directions. Gardens, seasons and weather stage a continuously changing scenography.

Brooks’ ‘Stair for 100 Objects’ is an installation in itself. Each tread is a 6mm thick ‘loop’ horizontally cantilevered from the stair’s central spine, a vertical steel grillage with 100 cells to display the owner’s treasured small works. Moving upward into light, the stair leads to a first floor gallery, bedrooms, study and a roof terrace. Every space offers perspectives both outward and inward, through rooms and across gardens.

The Pool Gallery is the culmination of the journey. Approached via a garden path, it is a stone-walled courtyard open to the sky. One wall has been ‘thickened’ to become a building containing changing facilities, guest accommodation, display space and storage. A quiet retreat for art, guests, and grandchildren, the pool gallery celebrates local traditions of field stone masonry and precision carpentry.

Surrounding Windward House are 8.5 hectares of land. A large portion of this is wildflower meadow and orchards that are part of the owners’ long-term programme to restore and optimise the ecological value of the whole area. The landscape strategy includes ongoing repair and renewal of 2.5km of hedges with pollen-rich species and the planting of 2,500 trees.

The Client, David Clifford comments: “Working with Alison Brooks and her project architects has been exhilarating. It has been a tremendous learning process. Our first lesson was that modern houses are designed from the inside. For we who had always lived in Georgian or Victorian houses this was a novel idea.”

Project Areas

Site (incl buildings): 2.74 ha Garden (not incl. buildings): 2.68 ha

Original House GIA: 220 sqm West Wing GIA: 309 sqm Pool House GIA: 94 sqm Total GIA: 623 sqm

Sustainability Summary

The strategy for Windward House was based on reducing energy consumption, excellent thermal envelope and avoiding the use of solid fuel heaters. Therefore, the house does not consume any energy from solid fuels: Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHP), Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)s and Solar Thermal Panels provide the heating and hot water requirements. Electricity consumption is reduced by solar photovoltaic panels.

The main house has a GSHP from Ecoforest, a model which was designed to contain the latest advances in efficiency and economy. Also, the restored farmhouse has solar thermal panels fitted to the roof. The West Wing is an extensive green roof reducing rainwater runoff, and has been planted with native wildflowers to support local biodiversity.

The pool pavilion is served for heating and hot water by an ASHP and a separate ASHP warms the swimming pool water. The swimming pool is black which provides 4ºC advantage over the conventional blue pool and the cover on the pool is designed to act as a solar thermal transmitter. In addition, there is a 4.5kWp solar PV system on the roof of the pool pavilion. Lastly, natural ventilation is provided to mitigate overheating.

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Project Team

Client: David and Jenny Clifford Architect: Alison Brooks Architects Alison Brooks, Wanja Wechselberger, Wei Shan Chia, Sophie Bates, Christopher Smaill, Sara Yabsley, Alex Nicholls, Christopher Curran, Antonio Callejon

Structural Engineer: Akera Engineers Environmental / M&E Engineers: Peter Deer & Associates Environmental Consultant: Bearwood Associates Garden Designer: Stoney & Janson Quantity Surveyor: Measur Construction Consultants West Wing and Windward House Gallery Contractor: E G Carter & Co Ltd Landscape & Pool House Contractor: Barker & Barker Landscape Contractor: Trunkarb Tree Surgery Environmental Co-ordinator: Helena Ronicle Joinery: Smith & Choyce Ltd. Glazing: Fineline Aluminium

About Alison Brooks Architects

Since 1996, the architectural approach of Alison Brook’s practice has emerged from broad cultural research, with each project expressing a specific response to place, community and landscape. Their approach embraces the development of authentic solutions for buildings and urban developments, each with a distinct identity that has led to the practice gaining recognition as international design leaders.

This has produced a portfolio of projects of distinct identity encompassing urban design, housing, education and buildings for the arts. The work of Alison Brooks Architects has attracted international acclaim for its conceptual rigour, sculptural quality and ingenious detailing, best exemplified by the spectacular new Cohen Quadrangle for Exeter College, Oxford. The practice’s growing body of public work includes The Quarterhouse Performing Arts Centre, Folkestone and The Smile, the hugely successful Landmark Pavilion for the 2016 Design Festival which received over 30,000 visitors in just four weeks.

ABA has been selected to contribute installations for the Venice Biennale four times, including ReCasting in 2018, and Home Ground in 2020. Our largest project to date, The Passages in Vancouver, is a one million square meter mixed use city block in Vancouver. We continue to develop opportunities to design projects of cultural and urban significance internationally, and at home.

Our approach has led us to win national and international awards including Architect of the Year and Housing Architect of the Year 2012. In 2013 ABA were shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling prize for Newhall Be. The scheme also received RIBA regional and national awards and was Supreme Winner at the 2013 Housing Design Awards.

Alison Brooks Architects is the only UK practice to have won the RIBA’s three most prestigious awards for architecture – the Stirling Prize for Accordia Cambridge, the Manser Medal and the Stephen Lawrence Prize. Alison Brooks was awarded AJ Woman Architect of the Year 2013.

NOTES ON THE ARTWORK:

Staircase for a hundred objects (photos 27-30)

The piece in the single open niche is a cup from the Kuba people now in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is a cup for drinking palm wine. At the court of the Kuba titleholders, drinking vessels were a vital accessory of great symbolic value. This ornately carved wooden cup combines human and animal forms to communicate ideals of refinement and power. To the right of the Kuba cup is a pottery pipe from the Shilluk, one of the large minority ethnic groups of South Sudan. To the left of the Kuba cup is a Chi Wara from the Bambara people of Mali. The Chi Wara is often represented as a Roan Antelope with an almost human face, but also takes shapes of other creatures and emblems of farming.

The Main Room in the Pool Pavilion (photo 20)

Against the facing wall is a pair of two fine doors from a hunting lodge in the Indian State of Rajasthan. These date from the 15th/16th Century and are made from an exceptionally hard and heavy wood as well as iron and brass. On each side of the doors are a pair of masks, one black, one white. These are Punu masks from Gabon. Barely visible on the left-hand wall is a large oil painting by Josef Herman executed in 1962/63. It shows a mother and child. The dark object to its right is a very unusual piece from the Luba people of the Congo. This is probably late-19th Century and the mother and child carved are the Madonna and Jesus. Christian objects from Africa created on this era are rather few. The large rug is from Swaziland. The colours are those of the Karoo, the very dramatic semi-desert of Southern Africa. The rug was made at the studio of Coral Stephens.

The Ramp To The Main Living Area (photo 33)

On a far wall is a large portrait by Josef Herman “Miner With a Cup of Tea”. The miner’s face resembles an African mask. In 1938 Josef left Poland; first for Brussels then Paris and then to Glasgow and London. In 1944 he moved to Ystradgynlais, a small mining community in Wales. Two more of Josef’s paintings, another of a miner and the other of peasant women in Mexico, are on the left-hand wall. The most unusual work in this area is the one closest on the left-hand wall. The artist was Tadek Beutlich for whom The Guardian published a full-page obituary in 2011.

Upper Gallery (photo 37) On the left the reflection of a window in Two Whiting, a print by Patrick Caulfield. On the right a part of an Ethiopian oil painting showing a narrative from The Old Testament. In the centre is a dramatic helmet mask reminiscent of an Elisabeth Frink sculpture. The mask is another from the Congo, this time from the Kuba people.

Lower Gallery (photos 38-39)

The dominant piece here is the 15 panelled door, with narrative carving in each panel. This is from in or around the Indian State of Madhya Pradesh in the centre of the sub-continent. It was carved by the Gond tribal people. In Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh there’s a magnificent, recently constructed museum dedicated to the hitherto neglected work of the Tribal peoples of India. On the left is a white Fang mask, formerly in the collection of Josef Herman and on the right is a very good example of a granary door from the Dogon tribe of Mali.

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