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Academy
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restoration to
begin in April
WOODSTOCK — Restoration of the Academy Building at The Woodstock Academy is set to begin April 1.
The contract with Kronenberger & Sons Restoration, Inc., was signed March 1.
The renovation is expected to be completed in the fall of 2023, just in time for the 150th anniversary of the building’s construction in 1873. The planned upgrades include a combination of new and restored windows, accessibility throughout the building, restroom upgrades, restoration of the central auditorium and stage, new electrical and heating systems, new AV systems, stabilization of the existing wood framing at the base of the building, interior painting, and a new metal batten seam roofing to match the original roof from 1873.
Funding for the project is coming from a combination of fund-raising and financing. Alumni, parents, and friends have made generous contributions to the ongoing InSpire 150 campaign for the Academy Building. Efforts for the campaign will continue through the coming year. Because of the historic nature of the building, The Academy also applied for and will receive tax credits of $1.58 million. The balance of the project will be financed and paid off within five years of completion.
“As an institution, we would like to thank our alumni, donors, and the greater community for their support of this project. The Academy Building is an iconic structure that is both a community and historic asset,” said Head of School Christopher Sandford. “It is a crucial component in providing our future students with the best possible educational experiences at The Woodstock Academy.”
“Kronenberger & Sons Restoration, Inc. is honored to work on the Academy Building; the crown jewel of this amazing campus. This classic example of Italianate architecture which is listed on the National Register of Historic Structures is a great addition to our firm’s commitment to preserving the very best of American architecture,” said Brian Kronenberger, president of Kronenberger & Sons Restoration.
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