by Gepetto Millworks | Mar 19, 2024 | Custom Millwork, Project Spotlight
Historic Preservation
Celebrating 17 years in 2026!
2026 the year of the arc door
Private Residence ~ HOUSTON TX
Residence
0000 Monumant Avenue – Richmond VA
JV Martin School – Dillon SC
William FOX
Elementary RVA ~2023
Babcock Building 2020-2023
The Babcock Building is the cornerstone of the Bull Street historic district renovation. Gepetto Provided historic replica windows, and the rebuilt cupola.
The projectd was developed by Clachan Properties who have a long history of renovating historic buildings across the southeast. Foss and Company provided historic tax credit verification.
Located right in the middle of the largest development project in Columbia history, the building was built in 1885 and will be transformed into 208 luxury apartments with amenities.
Built in 1911 and acquired by Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 2001 the 18,000-square-foot mansion rehabilitation was orchestrated by long time specifiers of Gepetto Millworks – Glavé & Holmes Architecture. The modernization design was to provide a historically-sensitive rehabilitation to allow the building to serve as meeting and event space. The building’s historic fabric was restored in accordance with the Secretaty of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and the University’s preservation philosophy for historic buildings. Kjellstrom and Lee handled general contracting in concert with VCU maintenance and operations staff
Built in 1889 and 130 years later in 2019 another restoration began calling on Gepetto to custom fabricate new doors to match the historic profile. In addition to the time tested original joinery, we designed in our shop drawings a ‘stave core’ door that intelligently balanced the weather beating functions of three elements:
Sauers Historic Offices ~ 2019
In 2018 + 2019 Sauers Spices made the development to move back into their historic offices at 2000 West Broad St capstoning the redevelopment of the Braod St Corridore. Not shown are the historically trimmed offices restored to their early 1900’s glory of mahogany framed glass privacy offices.
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Richmond ~ 2019
Virginia’s Central Business District, the Stumpf Flats on Main is currently undergoing a $5 million redevelopment, having previously served as the century old Stumpf Hotel. Renovation of the seven-story structure converted it into 24 one-bedroom apartments. Drucker + Falk the Washington, D.C.-based developer, is one of the most dominant and successful real estate developers in the Mid-Atlantic, controlling over 9 million square feet in the Washington Metro market with an additional downtown Richmond office and presence.
Montgomery Building ~ 2018
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Additinoal ProjectS:
- Centenary Methodist Chruch Richmond
- Baker School Richmond
- Catholic University Caldwell Hall Washington DC
- Meadow Farm Museum Henrico
- Carter’s Grove Williamsburg
- Elizabeth City North Carolina Water Station
- Printworks North Carolina
- Mount Airy Tapahannock
- Virginia Science Museum Traincars
- Black History Museum Washington DC
- Ben Dover Estate Goochland
- George Washington Carver’s House
- Grove Plantation HOuse
- Robert E Lee Highschool
- Womens prison – historic Lorton condos
- Cumberland – new kent
- Manchester Train Station – hull st
- Goshen Foundry
- Carriage doors Arlington Cemetary
- Maymont Carriage Houses Windows, Doors, and Gates
- Old Church – hampstead
- Robinson Theater Church Hill
George Wythe Replica Home ~2015
Lady Byrd Hat Factory 2008
Originally built to house the Virginia Paper Company, the building became the home of the Lady Byrd Hat Factory in 1965. The building is located near the Turning Basin of Richmond’s newly constructed Canal Walk and is the only historic building on the Canal. McPherson Design Group assisted with the design for the conversion of this building to a mixed-use facility, including residential units, offices, restaurants, retail spaces and entertainment venues. Many of the historic structural elements were recycled and featured in the new building.
by Matthew Wiley | Jun 17, 2023 | Historic Restoration, Wooden Windows
In the realm of architectural preservation and restoration, historic buildings hold a special place, preserving the essence of South Carolina’s rich heritage. When undertaking historic building projects, architects and construction managers can greatly benefit from the historic tax credit certification program. In this article, we will explore the significance of historic wooden windows in these projects, highlight the expertise of Gepetto Millworks as a supplier, and shed light on the advantages of leveraging the historic tax credit certification from a professional perspective.
Historic Wooden Windows and the Importance of Preservation
Architectural Integrity: Historic wooden windows are an essential component of a building’s architectural integrity. These windows showcase the craftsmanship, detailing, and design principles of a specific era, adding to the overall character and historical significance of a structure. Preserving and restoring these windows is crucial to maintaining the authenticity and charm of historic buildings.
Preservation Guidelines: When working on historic building projects, adherence to preservation guidelines is of utmost importance. These guidelines often dictate the retention or replication of original features, including windows. Gepetto Millworks specializes in producing historically accurate wooden windows that comply with preservation standards and bring the building back to its former glory.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Solutions: Contrary to misconceptions, historic wooden windows can be energy-efficient when properly restored and upgraded. Gepetto Millworks utilizes modern weatherstripping techniques and energy-efficient glass options to enhance the performance of historic windows while preserving their original aesthetics. This approach aligns with sustainable design practices and promotes energy conservation in historic building projects.
Expertise in Historic Wooden Windows
Craftsmanship and Attention to Detail: Gepetto Millworks has a well-established reputation for its commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Their team of skilled artisans combines traditional woodworking techniques with modern innovations, ensuring the production of historically accurate and superior-quality wooden windows. Each window is meticulously crafted to meet the highest standards of excellence.
Customization and Replication: Gepetto Millworks understands the importance of customization and replication when it comes to historic building projects. They possess in-depth knowledge of various architectural styles prevalent in South Carolina, enabling them to replicate windows with utmost precision, even in cases of unique or intricate designs. Their ability to provide customization options allows architects and construction managers to tailor the windows to the specific requirements of the project.
Material Selection and Durability: Gepetto Millworks takes pride in sourcing only the finest materials for their historic wooden windows. Premium-grade hardwoods are carefully selected to match the original species used in historic structures. This meticulous attention to material selection ensures that the windows not only maintain an authentic appearance but also exhibit exceptional durability and longevity, supporting the long-term preservation goals of the building project.
Benefits of Historic Tax Credit Certification
Financial Incentives: The historic tax credit certification program offers significant financial incentives for owners and developers of historic buildings. By adhering to specific preservation standards, projects can become eligible for tax credits that can offset a portion of the rehabilitation costs. These credits can be used to reduce tax liabilities, attract investors, and lower overall project costs, making historic building projects more economically viable.
Preservation Advocacy: The historic tax credit certification program promotes the preservation and restoration of historic structures. By participating in the program, architects and construction managers contribute to the preservation of South Carolina’s architectural heritage. This involvement not only enhances the cultural value of the community but also positions them as stewards of historic preservation.
Marketing and Recognition: Buildings with historic tax credit certification gain recognition and prestige within the industry. They become eligible for various marketing
by Matthew Wiley | Jan 30, 2023 | Historic Restoration
Matt Wiley has 20+ years of experrience building historic homes and large scale commercial restoration projects. Matthew’s father taught and trained him in the carpentry and building trades from 12 years old and on. As his father was a general foreman builing residential homes Matt was trained in lumber calculation for project management in his early teens. Time saving job order, and the use of custom made ‘jigs’ to speed repetitive tasks was taught and practiced from Matt’s formative years. Matt moved from the rural hills of western virginia to Richmond’s most historic district – Church Hill before it was popular. Building the late 90’s and early 2000’s in Church Hill Matthew found a severe shortage in historically accurate building materials that caused a project management problem in restoring the row houses of the 19th century. From balusters to windows, historically correct materials where nearly unavailailable and using vinyl windows in a beautiful 3 story six digit home just did not keep the aestetic alive.
And in a beautiful turn of fate Matthew had the opportunity to buy “Beckstoffer’s Millwork” at 1207 N 28th Street in the early 2000’s. At that point the facility was 100 years old and many of the tools and records were still in tact. The formative experience of a lifelong craftsman was now turned to the speciaty that provides a lifetime of challenge and project variety. Throughout the real estate boom and urban return of the 2000’s Matthew ran a shop of 20+ employees supplying everything from basic kitchens to historic retrofits of much of Tobacco Row warehouse conversions. In the full market stop of the financial crisis of 09; Matthew’s operation had to re-size with the rest of the industry and it was the demand for historically accurate building supplies that carried Matthew’s interest, as well as cashflow.
The Tax Reform Act of 1986
Regulations provide a federal income-tax credit for owners of historic buildings that undergo substantial rehabilitations into income-producing uses. A credit equal to 20% of a rehabilitation’s qualified rehabilitation expenditures may be subtracted directly from the owner’s federal income taxes. A program of the National Park Service (NPS), the federal tax credits are administered by the State.
Historic Building Tax Credit Benefits
Main Street America Action Instructions
by Matthew Wiley | Dec 17, 2020 | Architectural Millwork, Historic Restoration
Wood Craft Supplier for Mount Vernon Estate
Gepetto Millworks of Richmond VA is proud to have supplied many of the museum quality restoration woodworking pieces for instalation at the historic estate of George Washington.
Restoration Builders of Virginia’s History
As both the birthplace of the American Colony, and the capital of the much disputed Confederate states Virginia’s counties, cities and towns hold the richest living history of any state in the Union. Gepetto craftsmen fashion historically accurate windows for private homes in historic neighborhoods like Church Hill, or The Fan in Richmond, as well as historic communities like the
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PREAPPROVED hand crafted details
To finish the fences in an historically authentic look and feel, Gepetto Craftsmen used hand cut templates emulating the mistakes a 1700’s carpenter might have made in the process of fashioning hundreds of newell posts. The post tops are cut from solid pieces just like 200 years ago. However, our craftsmen are accustomed to 21st century levels of detail and repeatability and work with some of the highest quality machine tools – to produce the same result craftsmen working with steel that had only been tempered by a blacksmith 200+ years ago. The post tops were cut with varying templates to give a pre-approved – hand fashined look and feel allowing the museum historians as much input as possible in their final product.
Contact Matthew for creative working solutions to achieve your museum quality restoration.
by Matthew Wiley | Feb 1, 2020 | Architectural Millwork, Historic Restoration, Virginia
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Code Compliant renovation of historic structures
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
All styles of wood materials fabricated for historic code compliance of Virginia historic restoration or renovation.
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
Cape Charles, VA 23310 Historic Building Materials
