Grand Canyon River Heritage Museum Feasibility Study

GRAND CANYON RIVER HERITAGE MUSEUM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Executive Summary

2 Building Concept

3 Interpretive Exhibits Concept

4 Preservation

5 MEP and Sustainability Concepts

6 Structural Concepts

7 Executive summary of Project Costs

8 Probable costs of Interpretive Exhibits

9 Line-Item Conceptual Cost Plan

Appendices

1 Boat Catalog

2 Gear Catalog

3 Video Catalog

4 Relevant Museums

5 Acknowledgments

An historic Kolb Bros photograph of Edith and Defiance.


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS),

the Colorado River Fund (CRF) has commissioned this

study for the creation of a Grand Canyon River Heritage

Museum (GCRHM) at the South Rim of The Grand

Canyon National Park. This study looks specifically at

the feasibility of locating the GCRHM in the “Laundry

Building” of the former Fred Harvey service buildings

located to the south of the rail tracks and across from the

Bright Angel Lodge. This grouping of National Historic

Register buildings is identified as part of a larger NPS

plan to adaptively reuse them as components of a South

Rim “Village Interpretive Center”. The purpose of the

GCRHM is to house, display, and interpret the Park’s

collection of historic watercraft and the surrounding

history of boating on the Colorado River through the

Park, from John Wesley Powell’s pioneering 1869 expe-

dition to explore the uncharted waters, to the modern

commercial and private rafting that have made river

running hugely popular with the American people.

In its role as the National Park Service representative for

this project, the CRF engaged Pfau Long Architecture

(PLA), with The Sibbett Group, exhibit designers, and a

team of consultants to undertake this feasibility study.

This team was the same team that produced the 2004

concept design for the Village Interpretive Center,

thus leveraging a significant working knowledge of the

Laundry Building with an understanding of the historic

and cultural resources of the surrounding site.

This study was initiated in August of 2009 and started

with a kick off meeting and site investigation visit in

October. During this visit an extended meeting was held

with the CRF and the Park Superintendant and other

NPS Staff, as well as the Grand Canyon Association

(GCA) and other interested river operators and advi-

sors. This meeting set out the shared objectives for

the project, which then directed the work of the team.

An historic Kolb Bros photograph of the Laundry Building

with Power House in the background.


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - CONTINUED

In December 2009 the team returned to Flagstaff to

deliver a presentation of the in-process feasibility study

along with preliminary budgets, and received feedback

and suggestions from all attendees which were then

incorporated into the continuing work process. Revised

building and interpretive schemes were generated,

and again sent around by email for review by key NPS,

CRF and GCA personnel. The final feasibility schemes

contained in this report represent the results of this in

process review and subsequent communications.

Findings

The following findings are the result of this study regard-

ing the key questions asked in the original Request for

Proposal for this project

Suitability for Historic Boat Display

The character of the existing building’s historic interior

is extremely well suited to the display and conserva-

tion of the historic boat collection at the Park. Once

cleared out of all the non-historic infill, the space is an

open naturally day-lit space with high ceilings that are

well suited to the interpretive elements that would sup-

port the boat collection. However, study of the space

required to reasonably accommodate the existing boat

collection and other museum support functions such

as restrooms, information desk, GCA store etc., dem-

onstrated that it would not be possible to fit everything

within the existing building.

It was also concluded that additional floor space would

be required to provide an authentic visitor experience

that inspires Grand Canyon visitors to make meaning-

ful connections with Colorado River boats. This study

proposes using the entire floor and vertical space to

display a majority of the existing boat and artifact col-

lection. The exhibit design approach uses storytelling to The existing interior of the Laundry Building with non-historic infill.

Current north elevation of Laundry Building


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bring the boats to life, reflecting the spirit of The Boats

Will Speak. Organizing the boats chronologically, the

interpretive exhibits highlight the design evolution of

the boat collection. Complimenting the boats are pho-

tographs, video and artifacts, all combined to convey

the compelling past, present and future stories about

boating on the Colorado River.

Additional discussions also concluded that the GCRHM

experience would be greatly enhanced by a small

theater. The theater will show a variety of short films

that incorporate repurposed historic footage from the

Park’s collection, as well as vivid contemporary footage.

These high-quality productions will highlight memo-

rable people and events, instilling in viewers a sense

of excitement and adventure for running the Colorado

River. During special events the theater can be used for

small lectures, talks or programs.

Interior/Exterior Modifications

When the original Laundry Building was built, it was

designed with the intent of adding an equally-sized

expansion to the east of the existing structure. This is

evidenced by the eastern façade having been left blank

to facilitate this work. In order to accommodate the

larger space needed for the GCRHM, this study pro-

poses a 4,061 gsf addition to the east of the original

building. The roof volume and shape of this addition is

complementary of the historic structure while a lower

roof element dividing the new from the existing serves

to differentiate the two. The new structure has a large

glass façade that makes the historic boat displays

visible from the well visited areas of the canyon rim,

serving as a natural advertisement for the GCRHM (see

rendering page 24).


Photo of existing blank wall on east elevation


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The new structure will also provide new ADA compli-

ant restrooms on the main level, and with the provision

of a new concrete topping slab everywhere within the

old and new structure, all elements (save a storage and

mechanical area below) will be on a single level assur-

ing ADA and universal access compliance. Structural

upgrades to the combined building will improve its

ability to respond to a seismic event and assure pres-

ervation of the resources. The new structure will also

incorporate a solar thermal hydronic heating system,

using the inherent thermal mass of the building to store

energy and in combination with other sustainable ele-

ments will result in a LEED gold project, demonstrating

a high level of environmental stewardship.

Historic Character

The original character of the National Historic Register

Fred Harvey Laundry Building can be preserved by

adaptive re-use of the building as the GCRHM. The

non-historic additions on the south, east and west ele-

vations can be removed revealing much of the original

character of the building facades surprisingly intact.

Re-pointing and minor repair to the masonry elements,

as well as historically appropriate treatment of other

historic features (see historic preservation section page

35 ), complete the restoration of the key elements of its

historic character.

The new additions will be deferential and complimen-

tary in character to the existing historic structure and

therefore compliant with the intent of National Historic

Preservation Act, as well as other applicable historic

requirements. The rehabilitation of the existing historic

building and the design of the addition will follow the

Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation

of historic structures.


Photo of existing steel roof truss and column structure


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Project Costs

For this feasibility study, cost estimates (NPS Class C)

have been prepared for the adaptive re-use of the his-

toric building, the addition and the interpretive content

outlined herein. In order to set out the full project cost,

these cost estimates also offer line items for project

soft costs, a photovoltaic electrical system and allow-

ances for hazmat mitigation. The total project cost is

$9,324,093. Please refer to the Executive Summary of

Project Cost section for the detailed cost estimate infor-

mation. This overall project cost results in a cost per sf

of $862.00 which is well within the cost of comparable

interpretive facilities.

Conclusion

This feasibility study demonstrates that the Laundry

Building is very well suited to be adapted for use as

the “Grand Canyon River Heritage Museum”. Additions

to the east elevation, increasing the footprint of the

Museum to 10,821 gsf, make the structure well sized

to accommodate the boats and allow the interpretive

elements to tell their stories. The combined historic

building and addition will result in a “green” building,

demonstrating a high level of environmental steward-

ship.

By re-pointing the stone and appropriate repairs to the

historic building fabric and windows, non-contributory

additions can be removed and the historic facades on

the north, west and south restored to their original char-

acter. In fact, adaptive re-use of the historic structure,

with its respectful addition, will serve as an incentive

for the historic preservation of this important national

historic resource.

Lastly, the exciting opportunities for preservation, dis-

play and interpretation of the park’s boat collection,

and the multiple stories there are to tell about so many


An historic Kolb Bros photograph of the Laundry Building

under construction.


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related topics, from the stories of river characters, the

quirky evolution of river craft, opportunities to connect

with the river experience, to the linkages with evolving

resource policy in the West, all add up to make this a

potential “must visit” part of the south rim experience.

Further, introduction of the GCRHM, on the now under-

utilized site for the future “Village Interpretive Center”,

will serve as a positive driver for the future re-use of this

area.


Aerial view of Village Interpretive Center Master Plan - 2004


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BUILDING CONCEPT

PFAU LONG ARCHITECTURE

The building concept for the River Heritage Museum

presented here offers an exciting opportunity to adap-

tively re-use the historic laundry building and make the

“magic of the river” accessible to everyday visitors to

the Park. The building concept respectfully rejuvenates

this National Historic Register treasure and compli-

ments it with an exciting transparent addition that offers

a view to the boats and an open invitation to visitors at

the rim.

Museum Program

As a result of the feasibility work process, the building

program required for the GCRHM was developed and

refined with feedback along the way. It was determined

that the museum should contain the following spaces:

1. Entry Area

2. Information Desk

3. GCA Store

4. Restrooms (near front door)

5. Orientation Gallery

6. Work Room/Counting Room

7. Theater for 50 people Max

8. Main Gallery

9. Storage

10. Mechanical Room

11. Outdoor Patio (future)

Early in the process, a layout of the existing boats over

the space quickly determined that the existing footprint

of the historic Laundry Building did not offer enough

space for all the boats and their interpretive displays.

An early scheme without a large addition


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BUILDING CONCEPT - CONTINUED

Schemes that limited the museum to the existing his-

toric footprint were considered and one was presented

at the mid-study review. Participants in the workshop

selected a larger scheme that proposed a compli-

mentary addition to the east of the historic structure,

extending it towards the Powerhouse Building. This

larger scheme allowed the incorporation of the video

theater, which did not fit in the smaller footprint, and

also included the desired Orientation Gallery that would

allow the building to be used for events and gatherings

at the Park.

This scheme was further developed to respond to feed-

back from the mid-study review, and sent around for

further review by key stakeholders by email. The final

building concept represented here reflects the input of

the NPS, the CRF and the GCA who will operate the

facility. The design team is grateful for all of the time

that the reviewers and contributors to the effort spent

with us to assure the success of this project.

Existing Laundry Building

The existing historic Laundry Building structure is 5,553

sf in size and will be adaptively re-used to form the core

interpretive space for the boat collection. The work to

the exterior of the building will involve the removal of

non-contributory additions on the south, west and east

building faces, and the restoration of historic fabric on

the north, west and south facades (please refer to the

historic preservation chapter of this report for greater

detail).

The interior of this structure is industrial in charac-

ter, having been the former laundry building, and as

such offers a wide-open space ideal for boat display

and interpretation. The work in this building will involve

removing all interior partitions and a storage loft, none

of which are original or historic in character, to open up

The existing west elevation of the Laundry Building

An interior view of the Laundry Building


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the floor plate. The resulting interpretive display area

will encompass the entire floor of the Laundry Building

and will be washed by daylight from the existing clere-

story window above and restored windows (and site

views) on three sides.

The eastern façade of this structure is a blank concrete

wall, devoid of any detail, originally intended to allow

doubling of the Laundry Building’s size. Several open-

ings will be saw cut into this existing wall to provide

linkages into the new building addition.

At the lower level of the existing building, are several

rooms that are accessible by an internal stair or from

the outside grade. They encompass about 1,207 sf of

space. These rooms will be cleaned up, made weather

tight and properly drained to mitigate the flooding that

has occurred in the past. They will then be adapted to

provide storage linked to the main level by the exist-

ing stair and a separate mechanical room accessible

from outside. New retaining walls and drainage will be

required outside these rooms to address the floor level

(and exterior door) below grade and the existing win-

dows at grade.

The existing painted surfaces within the historic build-

ing are likely to contain high levels of lead. Based on

the team’s experience with the Powerhouse Building,

this paint will need to be scraped down to remove fria-

ble material and encapsulated by new paint throughout

the existing building.

The total gross sf of the adaptively reused Laundry

Building will be 6,760 gsf.

Building Addition

Roughly equal in size to the historic structure, the

new addition has a simple roof form that mirrors the

larger roof shape and slope of the Laundry Building.


South elevation showing the new covered entry porch

Existing northwest corner of Laundry Building showing grade against

window glass


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In between these two roofs is a lower roof, also sloped,

that sets old and new apart and allows the addition to

meet the historic building on the blank surface of the

east wall. This lower roof also serves to reduce the size

of the addition’s roof so that it is hierarchically smaller

than the original.

Under its new roof the structure of the addition is

openly expressed, echoing the interior character of the

Laundry Building. The simple wood beam structure of

the roof is left exposed and the main wood beams that

carry these loads extend out through the façade, echo-

ing the historic corbels. Then in turn, these beams sit

on steel columns and diagonal braces inside the space.

These columns and braces are contemporary versions

of the composite steel columns in the laundry building.

The primary public entry is on the south side of the build-

ing through a covered entry porch. This covered porch

provides an identifiable place of entry to the museum,

as well as a respite from the heat and a place for visitors

to rest and reorient. Upon entering the building, there

is a small entry zone with the information desk directly

in front of you. Directly adjacent to this space are pub-

lic restrooms and a drinking fountain, convenient to

both entry and exit from the museum.

Once oriented, visitors will move past the information

desk through to the 1729 sf orientation gallery beyond.

This space will have introductory interpretive elements

to frame the visitors experience in the museum, includ-

ing a replica of the John Wesley Powell’s Emma Dean

from 1869. The space will also serve as an event space,

being easily adapted to accommodate gatherings, lec-

tures and special events. It will have a large expanse

of glass looking out toward the Bright Angel Lodge and

the rim beyond. Large glass doors lead onto the patio.

Normally locked, the doors are sized to allow for the


View from the entry door towards the information desk and

the orientation gallery.

View from the orientation area towards entry and the passage

to the existing Laundry Building.


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moving of boats in and out of the museum and can be

opened for events. This glass facade also makes the

Emma Dean replica visible from the rim and serves as

an invitation for people to come over and experience

the museum.

From this space visitors will then proceed through a

passage to the boats and their interpretation located

in the historic building. Along this passage visitors will

have the opportunity to stop in the intimate 50-person

theater for short films about the river. The staff work

and counting room is also located off of this passage.

After circling through the boat interpretation area, visi-

tors will exit by an opening on the south end of the east

wall into a retail space. This retail space is visible from

outside the building as well as adjacent to the informa-

tion desk allowing the desk to double as the retail point

of sale. In order to minimize staffing, this information/

retail desk is designed to allow for a single staff person

to maintain visual overlook throughout the new and his-

toric building display areas, as well as the entry and

retail areas.

The total gross square footage for the new addition is

4,061 s.f.

Outdoor Patio

A 2750 sf exterior patio space is provided outside the

orientation space and connected with large glass doors.

This space allows for exterior interpretive activities

related to the GCRHM, such as temporary display of

contemporary river crafts. It is also proposed to feature

a more permanent large river craft, one of Georgie’s

inflatables, that can be seen from the rim to attract

attention, and serve as something for kids to climb on

once they arrive.


A view from GCA store towards the orientation gallery and the out-

door patio beyond.

A view of the outdoor patio and the east elevation of building addition.


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This space can also be used for special events to spill

outside in favorable weather. It should be noted that

construction of the space might need to be done incre-

mentally, depending on when the intended relocation

of the existing power switch station takes place.

Building Materials

The materials of the new addition were chosen care-

fully for compatibility with the existing historic structure

and for their durability and sustainable qualities. The

key building materials are as follows:

Pise’ (Pneumatically Impacted Stabilized Earth) Exterior

Walls: New solid earthen material walls form the base

for the building and relate in color and texture to the

existing masonry walls on the historic building. These

are made using a sustainable concrete like material

called Pise’ which is made from 80% native dirt (from

just outside the park) and 20% cement. These walls

are formed using sprayed gunnite technology and trow-

eled smooth on one side to minimize formwork.

Wood Exterior Siding: Above the Pise’ base, the exte-

rior walls will be vertical wood cedar planks painted to

match the wood elements on the historic structure.

Colored Concrete Floors: In order to level out the

chopped up floor surface of the historic structure, a

new colored concrete topping slab will be poured over

this surface and continue into the addition.

Structural Steel: All new structural steel elements will

be painted with low VOC paint, to match the character

of the existing repainted steel in the historic Laundry

building.

Interior Wood: All interior wood elements will be left

natural wood with a low VOC coating for protection.

Pisé Installation

Wood Siding Cedar Ceiling

Pisé Wall


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ADA Compliance

Since the addition allows the entire footprint of public

spaces for the GCRHM to be on one level ADA compli-

ance and universal access are assured throughout the

building. Creating a single level also eliminates a pos-

sible elevator that was suggested in the original RFP,

allowing these resources to be translated to usable

space in the building.

However it should be pointed out that, as the work of

this study was limited to 5 feet outside the building,

future work will need to include additional scope to

provide ADA parking spaces and the required ADA site

access elements. Among these, consideration should

be given to providing a pedestrian bridge from the rim

to this area as shown in the 2004 Village Interpretive

Center concept plan, as well as provision for a bus stop

in close proximity to the new facility.

Sustainability

Given its potential importance as a landmark destina-

tion in the Park, this study has targeted a high level

of environmental stewardship for this project, and

envisions opportunities for the building to be an edu-

cational tool for visitors to learn about it’s sustainable

systems, materials and strategies. This study targets a

LEED gold level of compliance. Please refer to the MEP

and Sustainability Concept section for details about this

strategy.

Aerial view of a bridge over the RR tracks near the Power House

building from the 2004 Village Interpretive Center concept plan.


SITE PLAN

HISTORIC LAUNDRY BUILDING

NEW ADDITION

FUTURE PATIO


MAIN LEVEL PLAN


LOWER LEVEL PLAN

PAINTED WOOD SIDINGGLASS FACADE

PISÉ PATIO WALL

PISÉ


NORTH ELEVATION

EXISTING LAUNDRY BUILDING

WOOD SIDING

PISÉ WALL

EXISTING ROOF WITH NEW SURFACE

NEW ADDITION

EXISITING ROOF WITH NEW SURFACE

EXISTING LAUNDRY BUILDING

GLASS WALL

PISÉ PATIO

NEW ADDITIONSOUTH ELEVATION


EXTERIOR RENDERING


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THE SIBBETT GROUP

THE GRAND CANYON RIVER HERITAGE MUSEUM

The Grand Canyon River Heritage Museum provides an

authentic visitor experience that inspires Grand Canyon

visitors to make meaningful connections with Colorado

River boats. The new building design and interpretive

exhibits will instill visitors with a feeling of excitement

and adventure about Grand Canyon river trips, as well

as a sense of stewardship for the Colorado River.

The museum design celebrates the design and evo-

lution of Grand Canyon river boats and encourages

visitors to participate in activities that help pique a gen-

uine curiosity about boating on the Colorado River.

The architectural design uses the vertical space of the

building to display a wide variety of boats. The exhibit

design approach uses storytelling to bring the boats

to life, reflecting the spirit of These Boats Will Speak.

Organizing the boats chronologically, the interpretive

exhibits highlight the design evolution of the boat col-

lection. Complimenting the boats are photographs,

video and artifacts, all combined to convey the compel-

ling past, present and future stories about river running

on the Colorado River.

ARRIVING AT THE NEW GRAND CANYON RIVER HERITAGE

MUSEUM

Entry Area, Information Desk, Restrooms and GCA

Store

Visible from the South Rim hotels and reached by con-

venient walkways, the Grand Canyon River Heritage

Museum is an enticing visitor destination. On the south

side of the building, a sheltered porch includes a wel-

coming sign indicating the building entry. As visitors

move into the Entry Area they are greeted by friendly

staff at a broad information desk. Identification graph-

ics, including a National Park Service arrowhead, are

displayed behind the desk.

INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS CONCEPT

The Grand Canyon River Heritage Museum is

visible from the South Rim hotels and reached by

convenient walkways. Illustration: Chris Grubbs


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Signage on the information desk invites visitors to bor-

row hand-held devices, or call a number from their own

hand-held, accessing multimedia programs that com-

pliment the museum experience.

As visitors move through the entry area they will notice

the restrooms, as well as the GCA Store, which can eas-

ily be visited before or after their museum experience.

EXPERIENCING THE NEW GRAND CANYON RIVER

HERITAGE MUSEUM

Orientation Gallery, Theater, Main Gallery

From the Entry Area and Information Desk visitors move

into the Orientation Gallery, where they encounter a

unique centerpiece, the Emma Dean. This re-creation

of one of John Wesley Powell’s 1869 boats is contex-

tualized by a large wall-mounted Grand Canyon map.

An open floor plan provides a flexible space for special

events, temporary exhibitions or Kolb Brothers-inspired

movie nights. Large glass doors lead onto the Outdoor

Patio, where a contemporary inflatable boat creates an

interesting juxtaposition with the historic Emma Dean.

Normally locked, the doors are sized to move boats in

and out of the museum and can be opened during spe-

cial museum events when the Outdoor Patio is used for

spill-out space.

From the Orientation Gallery, visitors enter the Theater,

where they will experience inspiring productions about

running the Colorado River. The Theater shows a vari-

ety of short films that incorporate repurposed historic

footage from the Park’s collection, as well as vivid con-

temporary footage. These high-quality productions

will highlight memorable people and events, instilling

in viewers a sense of excitement and adventure for

running the Colorado River. During special events the

Theater can be used for small lectures, talks or pro-

grams.

INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS CONCEPT - CONTINUED

A re-creation of the John Wesley Powell’s Emma Dean

will be the centerpiece of the Orientation Gallery.

Photo: GRCA 14772

An intimate theater shows a variety of short produc-

tions, instilling in viewers a sense of excitement and

adventure. Photo: Getty Images Photo: GRCA 14772


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Beginning the chronology at 1909, the Pre-World War II

boats will be displayed in a traditional diorama setting.

Giving context to the diorama is a large photographic

backdrop. In the foreground is a sandy beach with rocks

along the bank of the Colorado River. On the sandy

beach are historic boats, including the Stone, Edith,

WEN and Escalante. The glass guardrail in front of the

diorama provides interpretation for each boat, includ-

ing a touch screen monitor and interpretive graphics.

Moving on in the chronology, Early Powerboats will also

be displayed in a diorama setting. A large photographic

background helps provide context for a small beach


As visitors enter the Main Gallery they will experience

a unique collection of boats. Arranged chronologically

and grouped into three distinct themes, the boat collec-

tion reflects a period spanning from 1909 to 1963. The

three distinct themes represent pre-World War II boats,

early powerboats and an array of contemporary boats,

which serve as the centerpiece of the Main Gallery.

To both interpret and protect the boats in each of the

three sections, the boats have interpretive content

mounted onto a glass guardrail. This rail displays

a touch-screen monitor and interpretive graphics,

enabling visitors to discover more about each boat.

The exhibit layout uses both the floor and vertical space of the building to display a wide variety of boats.

Illustration: Chris Grubbs


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Exhibits in the Main Gallery help convey the innovative

spirit and inventive qualities of Grand Canyon boating.

Beginning in 1909, pre-World War II boats are dis-

played in a sandy beach diorama setting.

with river water. One of the boats, the Wee Red, is dis-

played in a dynamic position, as if cresting a large rapid.

Other boats in this diorama include the Esmeralda II

and the Georgie. The glass guardrail in front of the

diorama provides interpretation for each boat, includ-

ing a touch-screen monitor and interpretive graphics.

Completing the chronology is the centerpiece of the

main gallery, the existing collection of Contemporary

Boats enhanced with future acquisitions. Displayed

at various heights as if floating through the space, the

boats in this exhibit include the Music Temple, the

Kirschbaum Kayak and the Sport Yak II. Future acqui-

sitions will likely include significant dories, canoes,

kayaks and self-bailing inflatables. The glass guardrail

surrounding the centerpiece provides interpretation for

each boat, including a touch-screen monitor and inter-

pretive graphics.

Two additional exhibits in the Main Gallery help convey

the innovative spirit and inventive qualities of boating

in the Grand Canyon, captured in the evolution of gear

and boats used on the Colorado River.

The Gear Display, a wall that displays an evolution of

boat gear, combines various interpretive techniques.

Visitors are encouraged to discover more about gear

that interests them by exploring touch-screen monitors,

high definition imagery, touchable objects, protective

artifact displays, interpretive graphics and interactive

exhibits.

Contextualizing the evolution of Grand Canyon River

boats is the River Histomap, a large linear timeline.

This three-dimensional graphic clearly communicates

through concise text and boat models displayed on the

wall. Touch-screen monitors at the base of the River

Histomap invite visitors to learn more about subjects of

interest to them including boat designs, historic figures


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and trip histories. Placed at the ends of the timeline,

monitors and interpretive graphics inform visitors about

21st Century issues. Here visitors will become informed

of river management and can contemplate a steward-

ship message about the future of the Colorado River

and the Grand Canyon.

As visitors exit the Main Gallery, they can visit the GCA

Store to find interesting collectibles about the historic

boats and stories of the Colorado River.

GETTING INSPIRED TO GET ON THE RIVER

The Patio and Docent-led Programs

Visitors can continue to explore Grand Canyon boats by

interacting with a contemporary boat in the Patio. This

boat, an inflatable, makes for an ideal photo opportu-

nity of the adventure to be had on the Colorado River.

Visible through the glass wall and oversized loading

doors of the building, visitors will notice the historic

Emma Dean displayed in the Orientation Gallery. The

Patio can accommodate additional boats displayed for

special programs, as well as spill-out space for indoor

museum events.

In addition to the inflatable boat, interpretive graphics

and durable interactive exhibits are placed in the Patio

to encourage visitors to learn more about river rafting

and how to take a boat trip.

Environmental Education activities enhance the Grand

Canyon River Heritage Museum experience. Using an

inflatable and other props, visitors can get a taste for

the excitement and adventure of exploring the Grand

Canyon, including loading a boat, river camping, row-

ing a boat and even boat building. Ultimately, the new

museum is designed to instill in visitors a feeling of

excitement and adventure about Grand Canyon river

trips.


A glowing glass wall displays an evolution of boat gear

and combines various interpretive techniques.

A large linear timeline with boat models, concise text

and high-definition video communicates the evolution

of Grand Canyon boats.

INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS CONCEPT - FLOOR PLANGRAND CANYON RIVER HERITAGE MUSEUM

PATIO

ORIENTATION GALLERY

INFO DESK

RIVE

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ISTO

MAP

GEAR

DIS

PLAY

THEATER

EMMA DEAN

CONTEMPORARY BOATS

PRE WORLD WAR II BOATS

EARLY POWERBOATSGCA STORE

ENTRY AREA

RESTROOM

RESTROOM

MAIN GALLERY


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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BOAT DISPLAYS

The new Grand Canyon River Heritage Museum will pro-

vide visitors with an authentic experience that inspires

Grand Canyon visitors to make meaningful connections

with Colorado River boats. Visitors to the new museum

will experience a truly unique collection of boats. The

boat collection reflects a period spanning from 1909

to 1963 representing Pre-World War II boats, Early

Powerboats and an array of Contemporary Boats.

Emma Dean

From the Entry Area and Information Desk visitors

move into the Orientation Gallery where they encounter

a unique centerpiece, the Emma Dean. A large pho-

tographic backdrop contextualizes this re-creation of

one of John Wesley Powell’s 1869 boats. The Emma

Dean is freestanding in the Orientation Gallery and sup-

ported by a custom stainless steel cradle. The cradle is

light and airy and the craftsmanship is of the highest

appropriate quality. The glass guardrail in front of the

Emma Dean protects the boat and provides interpreta-

tion including a touch-screen monitor and interpretive

graphics.

Pre-World War II Boats

The Pre-World War II boats will be displayed in a tradi-

tional diorama setting. Giving context to the diorama is

a large photographic backdrop. In the foreground is a

sandy beach with rocks along the bank of the Colorado

River. On the sandy beach are displayed boats, includ-

ing the Stone, Edith, WEN and Escalante. Concealed

custom powder-coated steel cradles support the boats.

Cradles provide continuous support to the keel and

four cradling points along the hull. A glass guardrail in

front of the diorama protects the boats and provides

interpretation for each boat, including a touch-screen

monitor and interpretive graphics.

INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS CONCEPT - BOAT DISPLAYS

Inspired by Kolb Bothers photography, pre-World War II boats will be displayed in a sandy beach diorama setting. GRCA 17171.

Freestanding in the Orientation Gallery, a re-creation of the John Wesley Powell’s Emma Dean will be supported by a light and airy cradle. GRCA 17251


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Early Powerboats

Early powerboats will also be displayed in a traditional

diorama setting. A large photographic background

helps provide context for a small beach with river

water. One of the boats, the Wee Red, is displayed in

a dynamic position, as if cresting a large rapid. Other

boats in this diorama include the Esmeralda II and the

Georgie. A concealed custom powder-coated steel cra-

dle provides continuous support to the keel and four

cradling points along the hull support each boat. A

strategy for maintaining engine fluids within each motor

will be developed with the Small Boat Curator at the San

Francisco Maritime National Historic Park to ensure

the proper stabilization of each boat. A glass guardrail

in front of the diorama protects the boats and provides

interpretation for each boat, including a touch-screen

monitor and interpretive graphics.

Contemporary Boats

The existing collection of contemporary boats will be

enhanced with future acquisitions and displayed at

various heights, as if floating through the space. The

boats in this exhibit include the Music Temple, the

Kirschbaum Kayak and the Sport Yak II. Future acqui-

sitions will likely include significant dories, canoes,

kayaks and self-bailing inflatables.

Some boats are located near the floor and are supported

by custom stainless steel cradles providing continuous

support to the keel and four cradling points along the

hull. Floor mounted cradles should be as light and airy

as possible and the craftsmanship will be of the high-

est appropriate quality. Other boats are suspended by

stainless steel wire hanging systems connected to either

transparent slings or custom powder-coated aluminum

internal frames. Hanging boats are securely anchored

to the building’s existing trusses. A strategy for hang-


Floating within the Main Gallery space, contempo-rary boats will be suspended in an array by thin wire. Photo: Canadian Canoe Museum.

Early powerboats will be displayed in a dynamic river diorama setting that is inspired by 1960 Bill Belknap up-run photography. Photo: Bill Belknap


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ing boats in a manner that does not deform the boat

hulls will be developed with the Small Boat Curator at

the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park. A

glass guardrail in front of the display protects the boats

and provides interpretation for each boat, including a

touch-screen monitor and interpretive graphics.

Inflatable

Visitors can continue to explore Grand Canyon boats

by interacting with a contemporary boat in an adjacent

Patio. This inflatable boat, similar to Georgie, makes

for an ideal photo opportunity. The boat is securely

anchored to the patio and provides reasonable access

to the boat for all ages and abilities.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GEAR DISPLAYS

A prominent exhibit in the Main Gallery will help convey

the innovative spirit and inventive qualities of boating in

the Grand Canyon, captured in the evolution of gear and

boats used on the Colorado River. The Gear Display, a

wall that displays an evolution of boat gear, combines

various interpretive techniques. Visitors are encour-

aged to discover more about gear that interests them by

exploring touch-screen monitors, high-definition imag-

ery, touchable objects, protective artifact display cases,

interpretive graphics and interactive exhibits. The Gear

Display includes many of the artifacts from the Park’s

collection.


Visitors will discover more about boat gear, by explor-ing touch-screen monitors, high-definition videos and artifact cases. Photo: AMNH

An inflatable boat similar to Georgie will be

located on the Patio.


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INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS CONCEPT - GEAR DISPLAYS

Artifacts and objects would likely include:

Powell Related

Artifacts - Expedition photos, hull fragment

Objects - Surveying Equipment, Oars

Books - A Canyon Voyage, Report Upon the Colorado

River, Colorado River Controversies

Journals - Walter Clement Powell Diaries,

Pre-World War II Boats – General Related

Objects - Oars, Tools, Line, Repair Materials, Buckets,

Food, Camera Gear, Journals, Pencils, Camping Gear,

Herbarium Prints and Sketches

Pre-World War II Boats - Stone

Artifacts - Life jacket, Cooking Items

Book - Canyon Country

Pre-World War II Boats – Kolb

Artifacts - Expeditions Photos

Book - Through the Grand Canyon from Wyoming to

Mexico

Pre-World War II Boats – Nevills

Artifacts – Life Jacket, Norm’s Hat, Trip Photos and

Newspaper articles

Book - Floristic Studies of the Grand Canyon and

Tributaries

Journals - Nevill’s notes from Tapeats Creek Register,

Clover Diaries

Early Powerboats – General Objects - Gas Cans, Oil Cans, Tools, Camping Gear,

Canned Food, Outboard Motors

Early Powerboats - Esmeralda II Artifacts - Oars, Oar Locks, Expedition Photos, Ignition

Key

Early Powerboats – Georgie

Artifacts - Baseball Caps and photos

Journals from Clients

Early Powerboats - Wee Red

Artifacts - Expedition Photos

Contemporary Boats – General Artifacts / Objects - Oars, Journals, Paddles, Life Vests,

Coolers, Food, Camping Gear

An array of wall mounted objects will capture the evo-lution of boat gear used on the Colorado River. Photo: Tahoe Maritime Museum.

The Gear Display includes artifacts from the Park’s collection, including Norm Nevills’ blue hat. Photo: J. Eden GRCA 05584


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Outdoor Boat Display / Demo Objects - 25+ Miscellaneous Objects to be determined

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AUDIOVISUAL SYSTEMS AND

PROGRAMS

The new Grand Canyon River Heritage Museum will

offer visitors audiovisual systems and programs that

use storytelling to bring the boats to life, reflecting the

spirit of These Boats Will Speak. The museum will pro-

vide visitors with a variety of audiovisual opportunities

including hand-held devices, cell-phone tours, touch-

screen monitors, ambient video displays, ambient

audio and an intimate high-quality theater.

Entry Area and Entire Museum

As visitors move into the entry area friendly staff at a

broad Information Desk greet them. Identification

graphics, including a National Park Service arrowhead,

are displayed behind the desk. Signage on the informa-

tion desk invites visitors to borrow hand-held devices,

or call a number from their own hand-held, accessing

multimedia programs that compliment the museum

experience.

Audiovisual systems and programs would likely

include:

Hand-held Guides

Equipment and system to be determined, but may

include iPods and personal cell phones.

Audio Equipment

Digital Audio Equipment, twelve (12) Speakers

throughout museum and an AV Rack.

Visitors are invited to borrow hand-held multimedia guides that enhance their experience.


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Audio Program

Thirty (30:00) minutes of audio programming ranges

from individual, discreet elements to all channels

synchronized for a single experience. Includes origi-

nal recording, stock effects, sound design and final

orchestration in the exhibit environment.

Emma Dean

From the Entry Area and Orientation area visitors

move into the Orientation Gallery where they encoun-

ter a unique centerpiece, the Emma Dean. A glass

guardrail in front of the boat display provides interpre-

tation through a touch-screen monitor and interpretive

graphic panel.


include:

Audiovisual Equipment

One (1) 24”, wide aspect ratio (16 x 9) touch-screen

monitor with stainless steel bezel. A local computer

and digital video equipment is concealed in a stainless

steel metal frame to cover all buttons and wires. Open-

audio is not recommended in this area.

Audiovisual Program

Included in Main Gallery below.

Theater

From the Orientation Gallery visitors enter the Theater

where they will experience inspiring productions about

running the Colorado River. The Theater shows a vari-

ety of short films that incorporate repurposed historic

footage from the Park’s collection, as well as vivid con-

temporary footage. These high-quality productions

will highlight memorable people and events, instilling

in viewers a sense of excitement and adventure for

running the Colorado River. During special events the

theater can be used for small lectures, talks or pro-

grams.


Theater productions will use repurposed footage from the Park’s collection as well as vivid contemporary footage. Photo: Getty Images.


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include:


HD Projector, HD Player and Show Controller, Screen,

Theater Audio System with Dolby Decoder, Amplifiers,

Speakers and AV Rack.

Audiovisual Program

Four (4) high definition video, surround sound,

exhibit-grade presentations with a total running time

of approximately sixteen (16:00) minutes. Original

footage supplements NPS provided footage and each

program includes an original music score. All pro-

grams include on-screen titles.

Main Gallery

As visitors enter the Main Gallery they will experience

a unique collection of boats. Arranged chronologically

and grouped into three distinct themes, the boat collec-

tion reflects a period spanning from 1909 to 1963. The

three distinct themes represent Pre-World War II Boats,

Early Powerboats and an array of Contemporary Boats,

which serve as the centerpiece of the main gallery. A

glass guardrail in front of the boat displays provides

interpretation for each boat through a touch-screen

monitor and interpretive graphic panel.

Audiovisual systems and programs would likely include:

Audiovisual Program

Forty (40) short stories and eighty (80:00) minutes of

content for the entire museum. All programs include

on-screen titles.


Eighteen (18) 24”, wide aspect ratio (16 x 9) touch-

screen monitors with stainless steel bezels. Each

monitor is supported by a local computer and digital

INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS CONCEPT - AUDIOVISUAL

Throughout the museum, touch-screen monitors and interpretive graphics are mounted on glass guardrails.


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video equipment concealed in a stainless steel metal

frame to cover all buttons and wires. Discrete open-

audio is recommended for audiovisual programs in

this area.

Audio Equipment

Digital audio equipment, 5 track stereo playback capa-

bility and (2” x 1.5 “ x 12”) rectangular speaker array.

Gear Display

A prominent exhibit in the Main Gallery will help convey

the innovative spirit and inventive qualities of boating in

the Grand Canyon, captured in the evolution of gear and

boats used on the Colorado River. Visitors are encour-

aged to discover more about gear that interests them by

exploring touch screen monitors, high-definition imag-

ery, touchable objects, protective artifact display cases,

interpretive graphics and interactive exhibits.


include:


Four (4) 24”, wide aspect ratio (16 x 9) touch-screen

monitor with stainless steel bezel. Each monitor is

supported be a local computer and digital video

equipment concealed in a stainless steel metal frame

to cover all buttons and wires. Discrete open-audio is

recommended for audiovisual programs in this area.

The lighting color of the rear-illuminated glass display

wall is synchronized with the adjacent audiovisual pro-

duction by a local computer, digital video equipment

and a show controller concealed in an AV equipment

cabinet concealed within the exhibit display table.

Audio Equipment




Main Gallery touch-screen monitors invite visitors to learn about Grand Canyon boat design, historic figures and trip histories.


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River Histomap

Contextualizing the evolution of Grand Canyon River

boats is the River Histomap, a large linear timeline.

This three-dimensional graphic clearly communicates

through concise text and boat models displayed on the

wall. Touch-screen monitors at the base of the River

Histomap invite visitors to learn more about subjects of

interest to them including boat designs, historic figures

and trip histories. Placed at the ends of the timeline,

monitors and interpretive graphics inform visitors about

21st Century issues. Here visitors will be informed of

River Management and can contemplate a stewardship

message about the future of the Colorado River and the

Grand Canyon.


include:


Two (2) 24”, wide aspect ratio (16 x 9) touch-screen

monitor with stainless steel bezel. A local computer

and digital video equipment is concealed in a stain-

less steel metal frame to cover all buttons and wires.

Discrete open-audio is recommended for audiovisual

programs in this area.

The lighting color of the rear-illuminated glass display

wall is synchronized with the adjacent audiovisual pro-

duction by a local computer, digital video equipment

and a show controller concealed in an AV equipment

cabinet concealed within the exhibit display table.

Audio Equipment




River Histomap audiovisual programs include images, such as Dock Marston during the 1963 low water trip, and will inform visitors about stewardship messages. Photo: Bill Belknap NAU.PH.96.4.104.63


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HISTORIC PRESERVATION

PAGE AND TURNBULL

The Laundry Building was constructed in 1926 by the

Fred Harvey Company to provide commercial laun-

dry services for the El Tovar Hotel. Opened for use in

1927, the Laundry Building was built roughly the same

time as the ATSF Power House to the east. Both build-

ings were designed in the same Rustic Swiss Chalet

architectural vocabulary with cyclopean stone walls,

brown-painted wood trim, shallow-pitched gable roofs

and steel industrial sash. The east wall of the Laundry

Building was intentionally left unfinished apparently in

anticipation of a future addition. The Laundry Building

ceased to function as a commercial laundry and has

been used henceforward as a storage facility. At vari-

ous points non-contributing additions were constructed

around the perimeter of the building.

The Laundry Building is a contributor to the World

Heritage, National Register and National Historic

Landmark districts.

As part of the Grand Canyon River Heritage Museum,

we would be removing the later non-contributing addi-

tions, restoring damaged and missing features to match

existing and focusing new construction on the ‘unfin-

ished’ east side of the building.

The building was well constructed and is in good con-

dition overall but will require rehabilitation of deferred

maintenance features such as stone repair and repoint-

ing, wood repair and replacement and selective steel

window replacement. The interior rehabilitation will

include removal of later non-contributing partitions

to reveal the original open volume with exposed steel

trusses and laundry track.

Laundry Building


EXTERIOR SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

Existing East Elevation

Existing South Elevation

Existing West Elevation


LAUNDRY BUILDING REHABILITATION WEST ELEVATION


LAUNDRY BUILDING REHABILITATION EAST ELEVATION


LAUNDRY BUILDING REHABILITATION NORTH ELEVATION


LAUNDRY BUILDING REHABILITATION SOUTH ELEVATION


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BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY/MEP

INTERFACE ENGINEERING

Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Systems

The HVAC systems proposed for the facility will be

designed to take advantage of the existing building

thermal mass, the existing building orientation, and the

existing building clerestory. Pursuing a desire for com-

fort conditions in both extreme summer temperatures

and extreme winter temperatures, both heating and

cooling of the building will be provided.

Ventilation Scheme

Due to many days of temperate climate, natural ven-

tilation is proposed for the building renovation as well

as the new building addition for all unenclosed rooms.

The natural ventilation scheme will be composed of:

-

trol.

open and close based on zone carbon dioxide

sensors and zone temperature sensors. These

controlled windows will be located both low

and high to take advantage of both cross venti-

lation (wind pressure) and stack effect.

that will open and close based on zone car-

bon dioxide sensors and zone temperature

sensors. The clerestory will provide natural air

movement using a stack effect.

Air movement will be designed to take air from the plan

therefore minimizing odor impacts.

The enclosed Theater and Restrooms will be provided

with ventilation via an air to air heat exchanger. This

heat exchanger will provide ventilation to the Rooms

as well as exhaust air. The air will recover the energy


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BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY/MEP - CONTINUED

created for heating/cooling of the rooms, therefore

minimizing the energy use. In addition an exhaust fan

will be provided for the open spaces to pull air through

the building when the system is alarmed by the carbon

dioxide sensors.

Heating Scheme

The existing building is very massive, providing a facil-

ity with natural thermal mass storage. This inherent

quality of the existing building along with the fact that

a topping slab will be required to provide a consistently

flat walking environment and display environment

makes a perfect match for an in-floor radiant heating

system. The system will consist of:

modulating controller and outdoor air

tempera ture reset and two in-line circulating

pumps.

concrete topping slab. It is expected that the

which the tubing is adhered to and a new 3”

concrete slab poured above the insulation.

maifolds with temperature sensors.

piping.

The system is meant to be maintenance friendly and

minimize energy use. Solar thermal panels will be

provided to augment heating capacity passively with-

out the use of the boiler whenever adequate sunlight

is available. This mates up well with the radiant slab

system as very low water temperatures can be used in

the slab versus an all air heating system.

In addition, the new building addition will take advan-

building to provide passive heating in the cool morn-

ings.


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Cooling Scheme

take advantage of the thermal mass. It will also take

advantage of the dry climate during hot months by

using evaporative cooling technologies. Since pip-

ing will already be embedded within the slab for the

heating system, the cooling system will take advantage

of the infrastructure provided and reuse it for cooling.

The cooling radiant slab system will consist of the fol-

lowing components:

-

ette fluid cooler variable frequency drive (for

part load fan modulation) and in-line circulat-

ing pumps.

distribution.

and radiant floor zoning manifolds with tem-

perature sensors.

return piping.

-

tem.

The system is meant to be maintenance friendly and

minimize energy use.



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Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems

The plumbing and fire protection systems for the facil-

ity will be all new and will include the following:

Domestic hot water will be provided via under coun-

ter instantaneous hot water heaters (one for each

restroom) and integration into the building’s solar hot

adequate domestic hot water and heating hot water

(see HVAC narrative).

this facility. To reduce potable water consumption as

much as possible, the following fixtures will be utilized:

of water use from urinals).

of water use from lavatories).

A standard dual height ADA drinking fountain will be

provided. All fixtures noted above will be mounted at

ADA heights where required.

-

vention will be provided for each of the HVAC systems

(one for the heating water system and one for the cool-

ing water system).

Floor drains and trap primers will be provided in each

of the two restrooms. Restroom floors will be sloped to

drain to the new floor drains.


requirements. A drain will be provided from the fire

sprinkler system to the exterior of the building.

Electrical Systems

The electrical system for the building will be serviced

via existing power to the site. The system will incorpo-

rate the high solar income on the site through the use

of photovoltaic panels as the renewable energy source.

The electrical systems will consist of:

building.

of the building.

new loads to be located in the electrical room.

new electrical room.

receptacle/exhibit loads, and A/V loads.

(boiler, fluid cooler, pumps, heat exchanger,

and fans) and Plumbing equipment

(instantaneous water heaters)

A central fire alarm system is not expected for the

facility. Conduit and pathways will be provided for

the Security, Technology, and A/V systems within the

facility.


MEP PLANGRAND CANYON RIVER HERITAGE MUSEUM


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STRUCTURAL CONCEPTS

DEGENKOLB ENGINEERS

The existing Laundry Building is a one-story structure,

with a partial basement, of mixed construction. The roof

consists of steel trusses spanning to perimeter concrete

bearing walls and interior steel columns. The roof is

sheathed with wood framing members that are laid on

edge. The west side of the building contains a clerestory

roof. The foundation consists of concrete spread footings

at the perimeter and isolated spread footings at interior

columns. The lateral force resisting system is concrete

shear walls. Additions of wood frame construction are

located on the west and south sides of the building and a

concrete masonry addition is located on the east side of

the building.

The structural work for the conversion of the Laundry

Building to the Historic Boat Museum consists of a seis-

mic retrofit and building addition. The existing additions

around the building will be removed.

The seismic upgrade concepts presented are designed

in accordance with the Life-Safety provisions of ASCE 41

– Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Structures. Seismic

upgrade measures include:

plywood on top of the existing 2x3 planks.

metal clips.

double channel columns so that the walls do not

bend and buckle outward during an earthquake.

and the roof to keep the walls from falling away

from the building during an earthquake.

and damaged roof planks in the northeast corner

of the building.


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STRUCTURAL CONCEPTS

The new addition on the east side of the Laundry Building

will be constructed of a combination of wood and steel

and steel columns will support the gravity loads and

steel braced frames will resist the lateral loads. The new

structure will be seismically separated from the existing

structure.

LAUNDRY BUILDING MAIN LEVELGRAND CANYON RIVER HERITAGE MUSEUM


STRUCTURAL DETAILS

STRUCTURAL DETAILSGRAND CANYON RIVER HERITAGE MUSEUM

Executive Summary June 7th, 2010

Total gross floor area (s.f.) 10,821$/SF $

Total Building Construction $229 $2,481,472

Site Preparation $11,000Site Paving, Structures & Landscaping $46,000Utilities on Site $48,000Total Site Construction $105,000

Subtotal Direct Construction Cost $239 $2,586,472

Location Factor Included in Unit Rates Remoteness Factor 9.00% $22 $232,782 Federal Wage Rate Included in Unit Rates Factor Arizona Contractor's Tax 6.80% $16 $175,880Contingency for Development of Design 15.00% $36 $387,971

Total Direct Construction Cost $313 $3,383,105

Standard General Conditions $426,500Government General Conditions $168,500Historic Preservation Factor Included in Unit Rates

Subtotal Net Construction Cost $368 $3,978,105

Overhead and Profit 5.00% $198,905

Estimate Net Construction Cost $386 $4,177,010

Contracting Method Adjustment (Best Value) 5.00% $19 $208,851Escalation to Midpoint (October 2011) 4.00% $15 $167,080Bond and Insurance Included in General Conditions

TOTAL ESTIMATE OF BASE CONSTRUCTION $421 $4,552,941

Exhibit Design, Fabrication & Exhibit Audiovisual $207 2,234,640$ Exhibit Design Fee 25% 558,660$ subtotal $258 2,793,300$

Total Building cost with Exhibits $679 $7,346,241

Soft CostsDesign fees - % of base construction cost 25% $1,138,235Owner Contingency 10% $455,294

12.00 $155,822

HazMat Survey and Abatement (based on per square foot cost of Abatement estimate performed on the Power House in 2007, 20,000 s.f. floorplate plus 20% Escalation)

$180,000Future paved patio 2750 sf 10.00 $27,500Future paved patio Pise Wall 105 lf 200.00 $21,000

TOTAL $9,324,093

ExclusionsOwner Construction insurance/Builders RiskUtility Connection ChargesTesting and Inspection FeesFF&EAssessments, taxes, finance, legal and development charges

Photovoltaic: 25 kilowatt array with standard 125 watt panels. Estimate is based on average unit cost of $4.21/watt per May 2010 "Solar Buzz Retail Module Price Index" and installation cost @ 50% of panel cost, 9% remoteness factor and 6.8% sales tax

Opinion of Probable Costs (Interpretive Design)Grand Canyon Historic Boat Museum

Feasibility Study / Pre-Design Phase

May 26, 2010

EXHIBIT FABRICATION & INSTALLATION

Ref. # Area and Exhibit Title Description Notes / Sub Total

Scheme C / Hybrid

1.00 Introduction1.10 Introduction - Part 1 Photomural - (1) 13' x 10' fabric stretched over steel frame. Anchor powder-

coated steel structure to exiting concrete floor and walls. 7,431.97$

1.20 Introduction - Part 2 Photomural - (1) 13' x 14' fabric stretched over frame. Anchor powder-coated steel structure to exiting concrete floor and walls.

10,158.65$


5,856.17$


8,582.85$

Audio Equipment - Digital Audio equipment with 6 track stereo playback capability and speakers.

4,267.08$

Audio Program - AV integration by fabricator. 30,000.00$ CA +TSG

1.50 Emma Dean Structural Glass Guard Rail - (1) 30" H x 18' L. Anchor to existing concrete floor w/ stainless steel stanchions and base plates

3,284.41$

Primary Interpretive Graphic - (1) 3/4" x 18" H x 60" L HPL Panel & stainless steel structure

3,629.67$

Artifact Case - (1) 12" H x 48" W x 12" D stainless steel case & structure w/ desiccant. Includes internal LED lighting.

22,117.98$

Artifacts - (1) Boat - Provided by Client -$ Artifacts Mounts - (1) custom stainless steel cradle 4,993.01$ Artifacts Mounts (1) custom stainless steel cradle 4,993.01$ Artifacts - (1) Portion of Hull - Provided by Client NICArtifacts - (1) Custom artifact mount 4,107.73$ Audiovisual - (1) 18" diagonal touchscreen monitor - w/ stainless steel bezel, AV equip cabinet and support structure to glass guard rail.

5,571.99$

Audiovisual - Digital video source equipment concealed in AV equipment cabinet. 5,844.66$

Audiovisual Program - AV integration by fabricator. 20,000.00$ CA +TSG

1.60 Acknowledgments Photomural - (1) 13' x 5' fabric stretched over frame. Anchor powder-coated steel structure to exiting concrete floor and walls.

4,129.86$

1.00 Total Introduction 139,976.01$

2.00 Theater

River Heritage Audiovisual - HD Projector, HD Source Equipment, Audio Equipment and AV Rack - Provided By Others

50,000.00$ CA +TSG

Seating - Provide by Building Contractor NIC

Audiovisual Program - Provided by others. 450,000.00$ CA +TSG

2.00 Total Theater 500,000.00$ 3.00 Pre-World War II Boats3.01 Stone, Edith, Glen, WEN

& EscalantePhotomural - (1) 13' x 16' fabric stretched over frame. Anchor powder-coated steel structure to exiting concrete floor and walls.

10,576.51$

Photomural - (1) 13' x 12' fabric stretched over frame. Anchor powder-coated steel structure to exiting concrete floor and walls.

8,044.59$


4,369.20$

Structural Glass Guard Rail - (1) 30" H x 40' L. Anchor to existing concrete floor w/ stainless steel stanchions and base plates

4,261.51$


14,832.27$

Artifacts - (5) Boats - Provided by Client NICArtifacts Mounts - (5) concealed custom powder-coated steel cradle 10,094.79$

1 T H E S I B B E T T G R O U P 6/4/2010

Diorama - Sandy river beach with sculpted rock boulders and driftwood. Does not include water or plant material.

89,261.44$ assuming 800 SF

Audiovisual - (5) 18" diagonal touchscreen monitor - w/ stainless steel bezel, AV equip cabinet and support structure to glass guard rail. Does not include audio.

15,696.24$


Audiovisual Program - AV integration by fabricator. 100,000.00$ CA +TSGAudio Equipment - Digital Audio equipment with 5 track stereo playback capability and speakers.

3,962.29$

Audio Program - AV integration by fabricator. 10,000.00$ CA +TSG

3.00 Total Pre-World War II 276,526.02$

4.00 Early Powerboats4.01 Esmeralda II, Georgie &

Wee RedPhotomural - (1) 13' x 12' fabric stretched over frame. Anchor powder-coated steel structure to exiting concrete floor and walls.

8,044.59$


9,507.84$


10,576.51$

Structural Glass Guard Rail - (1) 30" H x 40' L. Anchor to existing concrete floor w/ stainless steel stanchions and base plates

4,261.51$


8,166.25$

Artifacts - (3) Boats - Provided by Client NICArtifacts Mounts - (3) concealed custom powder-coated steel cradle 8,450.68$ Diorama - Sandy river beach, river and wave. Does not include plant material. 89,261.44$ assuming 800 SF


10,435.12$


Audiovisual Program - AV integration by fabricator. AV Program by others. 80,000.00$ CA +TSGAudio Equipment - Digital Audio equipment with 5 track stereo playback capability and speakers.

3,962.29$

Audio Program - AV integration by fabricator. AV Programs by others. 10,000.00$ CA +TSG

4.00 Total Early Powerboats 248,093.42$

5.00 Contemporary Boats Structural Glass Guard Rail - (1) 30" H x 60' L. Anchor to existing concrete floor w/ stainless steel stanchions and base plates

6,392.27$ p


18,213.36$

Artifacts - (8) Boats - Provided by Client NICArtifacts Mounts - (8) custom stainless steel cradles or stainless steel cable hanging systems. Structural system and anchor points in truss work above for hanging boats provided by Building Contractor

16,868.49$


24,635.23$


Audiovisual Program - AV integration by fabricator. AV Program by others. 160,000.00$ CA +TSG

5.00 Total Contemporary 231,536.52$

6.00 Gear Display Structural Glass Walls - (2) two independent 13' H x 12' L glass display walls with a 24" deep x 12' L stainless steel display table. Glass walls include internal LED lighting, audiovisual systems and artifact mounts. Display tables includes graphics, audiovisual systems, interactive exhibits, touchable object and touchable models. Anchor glass display wall structure to existing concrete floor and walls.

34,986.49$

Secondary Interpretive Graphic - (6) 3/4" x 12" H x 18" L HPL Panel with stainless steel tabletop support structure

7,262.00$

Artifact Text Label - (40) 1/8" x 3" H x 5" L HPL Panels surface mounted with adhesive

2,811.41$

Objects / Artifacts - (100+) Miscellaneous Objects / Artifacts provided by Client NIC

Objects / Artifacts - (75+) Open display mounts 5,458.42$ Objects / Artifacts - (25+) small display cases w/ concealed desiccant 7,118.96$ Assume 2 small display cases

Touchable Objects - (16) objects provided by Client NICTouchable Objects Mounts - (16) 1,124.57$ Interactive Exhibits - (4) 12" H x 18" W x 12" D, stainless steel interactives including a range of motions such as cranking, turning, rotating and pushing. Topics TBD.

22,853.02$ Assuming simple, mechanical interactive exhibits.


Audiovisual - (4) 30" diagonal HD monitors - w/ stainless steel bezels mounted within glass display wall. Does not include audio.

20,689.38$

Audiovisual - (4) 18" diagonal touchscreen monitors - w/ stainless steel bezel, cabinet and table top support structure. Does not include audio.

18,749.34$

Audiovisual - Digital video source equipment concealed in AV equipment cabinet concealed within display table

5,427.18$

Audiovisual Program - AV integration by fabricator. AV Programs by others. 40,000.00$ TSG

6.00 Total Gear Display 166,480.77$

7.00 Histomap Structural Glass Wall - (1) one independent 13' H x 10' L glass display walls with a 24" deep x 12' L stainless steel display table. Glass walls includes internal LED lighting, audiovisual systems and sculpted boat models. Display table includes graphics, audiovisual systems, interactive exhibits, touchable object and touchable models. Anchor glass display wall structure to existing concrete floor and walls.

18,989.38$

Secondary Interpretive Graphic - (3) 3/4" x 12" H x 18" L HPL Panel with stainless steel tabletop support structure

4,753.10$

Artifact Text Label - (30) 1/8" x 3" H x 5" L HPL Panels surface mounted with adhesive

2,183.37$

Audiovisual - (2) 13" diagonal touchscreen monitors - w/ stainless steel bezel, cabinet and table top support structure. Does not include audio.

12,889.76$

Audiovisual - Digital video source equipment concealed in AV equipment cabinet concealed within display table

5,427.18$

Audiovisual Program - AV integration by fabricator. 40,000.00$ TSGModels - (30) +/- 12" long cast resin half-hull models of emblematic Grand Canyon River boats

9,792.27$

Interactive Exhibits - (2) 12" H x 18" W x 12" D, stainless steel interactives including a range of motions such as cranking, turning, rotating and pushing. Topics TBD.


7.00 Total Histomap 106,957.70$

8.00 Outdoor Boat Display / Demonstration

8.01 Introduction - Part 1 Outdoor Photomural - (1) 13' x 14' fabric stretched over frame. Anchor Corten steel structure to exiting concrete paving and walls.

15,907.51$

8.02 Introduction - Part 2 Primary Interpretive Graphic - (4) 3/4" x 18" H x 60" L HPL Panel & Corten steel structure

5,903.97$

8.03 Introduction - Part 3 Objects / Artifacts - 25+) Miscellaneous Objects / Artifacts provided by Client NIC

Touchable Objects Mounts (25) 5 047 39$Touchable Objects Mounts - (25) 5,047.39$ Artifact Text Label - (25) 1/4" x 8" H x 10" L HPL Panels & Corten steel structure 12,709.73$

8.04 Introduction - Part 4 Outdoor Interactive Exhibits - (4) stainless steel interactives including a range of motions such as cranking, turning, rotating and pushing. Topic TBD.


8.05 Introduction - Part 5 Objects - (1) S-Rig or similar boat - Provided by Client NICLadder Structure - (4) Boat access stairs, ladders, ramps TBD 17,345.28$

8.06 Acknowledgments Cast Plaque - (1) 18" x 24" bronze plaque identify project stakeholders, etc. 6,129.21$

8.00 Total Outdoor Boats Display / Demonstration Area 84,399.98$

Sub Total Exhibits 1,753,970.43$

Contingency @ 20% 350,794.09$

Probable Tax -$

Probable Shipping and Installation 129,874.97$

TOTAL 2,234,639.49$

Notes 1) Retail area by Building Contractor2) Flooring by Building Contractor3) Lighting by Building Contractor4) Power and Data to Point of Connection by Building Contractor5) Loading Dock is Paved and Doors are 14' H x 12' W

Notes and Assumptions1)2)3)4)5)

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APPENDIX - BOAT CATALOG - ALL PHOTOS: GRCA COLLECTION


APPENDIX - BOAT CATALOG - CONTINUED


APPENDIX - GEAR CATALOG


APPENDIX - GEAR CATALOG - CONTINUED


APPENDIX - VIDEO CATALOG


APPENDIX - VIDEO CATALOG - CONTINUED


APPENDIX - MUSEUM RESOURCES

The following museums and persons were contacted during the preparation of this study:

San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park

Building E. Fort Mason. San Francisco, CA 94123

Body of Water: San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Coast

Mission: San Francisco Maritime and its partners seek to forge emotional and intellectual connections through preservation and interpretation of the resources and stories of America’s maritime gateways, history, and culture, especially the development of the Pacific Coast.

Contact: Bill Doll, Curator of Small Craft, (415) 561-7121

Canadian Canoe Museum

910 Monaghan Road

Peterboroug, Ontario K9J 5K4

http://www.canoemuseum.ca/

Body of Water: Lake Ontario

Mission: The Canadian Canoe Museum, a unique national heritage centre that explores the canoe’s enduring sig-nificance to the peoples of Canada. The Canadian Canoe Museum is North America’s only canoe museum.

Contact: John Summers, Curator, (705) 748-9153 x 208

Antique Boat Museum

750 Mary Street

Clayton, New York

http://www.abm.org/

Body of Water: Saint Lawrence River

Mission: Our mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret boats and other objects related to the history of boating in North America and to enhance public understanding and appreciation of the contributions of the St. Lawrence River region to North America’s boating history.

Contact: John MacLean, Executive Director, (315) 686-4104

Tahoe Maritime Museum

5205 West Lake Blvd

Homewood, CA 96141

http://www.tahoemaritimemuseum.org/

Body of Water: Lake Tahoe

Mission: The Tahoe Maritime Museum’s mission is to stimulate an interest in and an understanding of Lake Tahoe’s rich maritime history through the highest standards of historic preservation, innovative interpretation and public education.

Contact: Heather Leonard, Director, (530) 525-9253


APPENDIX - ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Client Team

Steve Martin National Park Service Park Superintendent

Leah McGinnis National Park Service Management Assistant

Michael Terzich National Park Service Project Manager

Allyn Stern National Park Service Assistant to the Superintendent

Carl Bowman National Park Service Exhibit Specialist

Laura Shearin National Park Service Concessions Specialist

Doug Lentz National Park Service Deputy Chief, Concessions Management

Ellen Seeley National Park Service

Jan Balsom National Park Service Deputy Chief, Science and Resource Management

Maureen Oltrogge National Park Service Public Affairs Officer

Michael Johnson National Park Service Compliance Specialist

Michael McGinnis National Park Service River District Ranger

Marc Yeston National Park Service Deputy Chief, Visitor and Resource Protection

Susan Schroeder Grand Canyon Association Executive Director

Bonnie O’Donnell Grand Canyon Association Development Director

Jim Babbitt Grand Canyon Association GCA Board Member

Mike Buchheit Grand Canyon Association

Mark Grisham Grand Canyon River Outfitters Association Executive Director

Phil Smith Science Policy & Management Advisor

Brad Dimock Grand Canyon River Outfitters Association

Cam Staveley Grand Canyon River Outfitters Association

Gaylord Staveley Grand Canyon River Outfitters Association GCROA/Advisor

Design Team

Peter Pfau Pfau Long Architecture Principal Architect

Marcos Ancinas Pfau Long Architecture Senior Project Manager Architect

Donald Sibbett The Sibbett Group Principal Exhibits

Tom Dufurrena Page and Turnbull Principal Historic

Laurie Johnston Degenkolb Engineers Principal Structural

Brian DiBarnaba Degenkolb Engineers Project Manager Structural

Hormoz Janssens Interface Engineering Principal Mechanical

Gary Holland Davis Langdon Associate Principal Cost Estimator

Chris Grubbs Chris Grubbs Rendering Renderer

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