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Olana State Historic Site

Greensport, NY - This project was an interior renovation to this wonderful historic building in the Hudson Valley. Attention to the amazing details of the period were key to its successful completion.

Olana State Historic Site was the home of Frederic Edwin Church (1826–1900), one of the major figures in the Hudson River School of landscape painting. Olana is one of the few intact artists' home-, studio- and estate-complexes in the United States; it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965. It is owned and operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and is also supported by The Olana Partnership, a non-profit 501(c) organization.

This project was with the NYS Parks Office of Historic Buildings. The project title was Fire Control and Climate Protection. Bunkoff GC performed floor board removals for the fire sprinkler lines, and had to mark each floor board for their proper reinstallation. All painting had to be approved by the onsite painter to make sure it match perfectly. BGC recreated wood work trims through out the building for chases, heating cabinets. etc. Attention to the historic and amazing details were key to a successful project.

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NYS Capital Building Various Renovations

Albany, NY - We have done various projects throughout the NYS Capital Building. From Elevator Replacement, New Bathrooms, Lobby Renovations, Attic Support, and Door Replacement.

The NYS Capital Building is rich in history, interesting building with lots of character. Bunkoff GC has performed various projects at this building and look foward to the next project.

We worked on the replacement of various elevators in the building, recreating the historic look, Lobby renovations restoring the old stone, walls, floors. Bathroom Renovations, Door Renovations.

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Academy Park - City School District of Albany

Albany, NY - The Academy Park project involved Window and Door Restoration at this early 19th century Historic Building. Located in the City of Albany, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

The old Albany Academy building, known officially as Academy Park by the City School District of Albany, its owner (after the park in which it is located), and formerly known as the Joseph Henry Memorial, is located in downtown Albany, New York, United States. It is a Federal style brownstone building erected in the early 19th century. In 1971 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Later it was included as a contributing property when the Lafayette Park Historic District was established.

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W. and L. E. Gurley Building

Troy, NY - The W. and L. E. Gurley Building is a classical revival structure that housed the W. and L. E. Gurley Company, a maker of precision measuring instruments, from its construction in 1862.

The building is a four-story red brick building, U-shaped around a small courtyard. A foundry was at ground level on the north side of the courtyard. The building's foundation is made of stone with brick bearing walls and cast-iron interior columns. The building's classical revival exterior includes arched doors and windows with semicircular brick arches and hoodmoulds. Entrances are asymmetrical with the main entrance located on Fulton Street. Originally, the first floor space was used for retail with the third and fourth floors leased to other manufacturers. Gradually, Gurley expanded to use the entire buildings.

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Gloversville Public Library

Gloversville, NY - Constructed in 1904, this Carnegie library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. We did an addition and various interior and exterior renovations to this incredible building.

The Gloversville Public Library, located at 58 East Fulton Street in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York, was constructed in 1904 with funds provided by the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. It is one of 3,000 such Carnegie libraries constructed between 1885 and 1919, and one of 107 in New York State. Carnegie contributed $50,000 toward the cost to build. His name is inscribed on the building's entrance.

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Clermont State Historic Site

Clermont State Historic Site was the country seat of the Livingston family. Originally a Georgian Mansion, over the years the house was added onto to give it its present appearance.

Clermont State Historic Site was the country seat of the Livingston family. Originally a Georgian Mansion, over the years the house was added onto to give it its present appearance. Seven generations of Livingstons as well as dozens of enslaved people and paid servants lived at Clermont.

Today Clermont is decorated as it appeared circa 1930 when it was home to Alice Delafield Clarkson Livingston, her daughters Honoria and Janet, and their staff of servants.

Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973, Clermont is also an anchor of the Hudson River National Landmark District.

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