Private Home Restoration

	Chalmers Octagon House A National Register property built in 1856 and owned by Mr. Brad Chalmers is considered to be one of the most significant Octagon house structures in the Midwest. Restoration performed consisted of the cupola, roof system and front porch for a total budget of $ 100,000 in 2002 over a four month period. The project was completed on time and on budget.
	Adams Mansion Restoration was performed in 2002 over a three month period on the cupola and a portion of the roof system including paint removal and restoration of architectural detail of an 1854 mansion owned by Mr. John Bissell. The total budget was $25,000 and was completed on time for a cost of $24,000.
	Butler Bungalow A 1918 Craftsman Bungalow owned by Susan Butler saw the restoration of a complete cedar roof system along with the eaves and beams in 2003-2004 over a six month period. The roof project also included many areas of structural repair as well as a flat seam copper roof over the porch and masonry restoration of the chimney. The total budget was $90,000 and was completed on time for a cost of $87,000.
	Whitetop Ranch Am historic 1897 bam owned by Bob and Mary Lou Mulgrew was rescued from damages sustained in a tornado in 1999. The entire bam structure was leaning to the north braced by the existing silo. All estimates required that the bam be disassembled and rebuilt. Gronen, who managed the project, located a gentleman from a nearby town who specialized in straightening bams. Using wire cables to first stabilize then straighten, the bam was erected back to its original stand. The total budget for the project was $35,000 and was completed over a seven day period for $18,000.
	2015 Washington Street An 1891 residential home in the most blighted area of Dubuque owned by Gronen Properties underwent a complete interior/exterior gut-rehab over a one year period in 2002-2003. The total budget was $150,000 and was completed on time for $147,000. The project was done in conjunction with the City of Dubuque for their Affordable Housing First-time Home-buyers program. In 2004, the project won the local Ken Yiingle Preservation Award as well as the State Historical of Society of Iowa Preservation Award in the Small Residential Category.