Chapman's Mill

Beverley Mill News, Fall 2004

Phase I Stabilization Complete

After extensive examination of the building, it was determined the south façade needed immediate attention due to its critical condition. This is also the largest side of the mill building, with the most openings (20 total). The first order of business by the preservation team of Cintec America, Inc. and Conservation Solutions, was the erection of scaffolding on the interior and exterior of the south wall. Many of you may have seen the ghostly image of the mill's south wall cloaked in white fabric from top to bottom.

The installation of the internal anchoring system then took place in selected areas of the south façade. This required drilling through areas of the stone, inserting a stainless steel rod encased with a fabric sleeve which was then inflated with grout and left to cure, conforming to the topography of the stone. The finished product provides structural support to the wall without the encumbrance of external supports. A limited amount of external steel will be added in the final phase of stabilization.

Due to limited funds available, the decision was made to temporarily shore up all the window and door openings to provide some stability during the interim of raising more funds. This was accomplished through the expertise of Standard Restoration and Waterproofing. Each opening had to be carefully shored using metal jacks, strategically placed, to fit each unique scenario.

Finally, to top it off, all upward facing stone surfaces, such as ledges and windowsills, were capped with lead sheeting to prevent further water damage. The tops of all four walls were also capped with lead.

As funding becomes available, TTMAC is anxious to begin Phase II which will complete the stabilization of the mill building at an estimated cost of $500,000. Funding is being sought from the private sector, foundations and corporations.

Mill Hosts Local Groups for Site Tours

In October, Turn The Mill Around Campaign hosted TIMS-America (The International Molinological Society, American Chapter). The members of this organization are dedicated mill enthusiasts who travel throughout this country and some throughout the world, touring mills of all types. Many of the mill sites visited are privately owned, which provides a rare glimpse and unique opportunity to explore our nation's milling history, which is rapidly disappearing. TIMS-America enjoyed a picnic lunch adjacent to the Beverley Mill after a brief explanation by TTMAC Executive Director, Eileen Vroom, on the stabilization... More photos of the Beverley Mill Stabilization Project efforts underway.

TTMAC would like to remind our readers that the mill site is closed to the public, but guided tours are available. Call the mill office at (703) 753- 3273 for more information.

AL&L Industries worker surveys an area of the south façade before drilling.	Scaffolding worker on the interior of the south façade of Beverley Mill.

Turn the Mill Around Campaign Would Like to Thank Our Donors

Mr. David T. Albee Mr. & Mrs. Oakley Ammons Mr. & Mrs. Howard M. Armfield Mr. Roy N. Arnold Mr. & Mrs. David Auldridge Mr. William Backer Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Bauckman Mr. H. Samuel Brown, Jr. Mrs. Janet Parker Mr. Mike Calvert Mr. & Mrs. James Clarke Ms. Lisa L. Clemmer Mr. John Coles Ms. Margaret E. Davis Mr. Edward P. Day Ms. Lalla H. Dodge Mr. & Mrs. John J. Donovan, Jr. Ms. Heloise D.H. Dornin Mr. Earl H. Douple Ms. Susann H. Eastridge Dr. & Mrs. Harrison P. Eddy Mr. Zoltan Leslie Farago Mrs. Eve Fout Mr. Kenneth L. Garrett General Dynamics Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Gookin Mrs. Jimmy L. Hall

Mr. & Mrs. James T. Hannon Mr. & Mrs. William A. Hazel Mr. & Mrs. Walter Heizenroth Ms. Georgia H. Herbert Mr. William Craig Howell Mr. John F. Irby, Jr. Ms. Lora H. Jenkins Mr. & Mrs. David Juergens Ms. Diane King Mr. Nicolaas A. Kortlandt Burks & Anthony Lapham Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lawrence IV Ms. Lorraine I. Lloyd Mr. & Mrs. William Lowe Ms. Anna D Lyons Mr. Charles K. Mackall, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. William Markey Ms. Robin Massey Mr. Trevor A. McC. Potter Dr. William H. McCormick Mr. Jack Nance Novec Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Ohrstrom W.N. & J.W. Peters Charitable Fund Mr. & Mrs. Michael Price Prince William Cty. Historical Commission

Mr. James R. Rich Ms. Marie Ridder Mr. John H. Rodgers, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Rodman Mr. David Rosenthal Mr. & Mrs. Henry M. Ross Mr. Leo Scolforo Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Seilheimer, Jr. Mr. David H. Semmes Mr. & Mrs. R. Keith Severin Ms. Susan G. Sharpe Ms. Jocelyn Sladen G.D. Smith Mr. Harold Spencer Ms. Helen L. Steele Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Stiffler Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Striimatter Mr. & Mrs. Paul Travesky Ms. Sally S. Tufts Mr. & Mrs. John Van Ness Mr. Kevin Walker Mr. & Mrs. David Warburton Mr. & Mrs. George Wheeler Ms. Karen White Mr. & Mrs. John Wise Wrinkle in Time Foundation Mr. Charles E. Wynes

Turn The Mill Around Campaign would like to thank those who have contributed to our mission through other means, as well:

• Joan Peters for donating a brand new computer system to the mill office,
• Frank Harrell for donating his time and talents over the past 6 years to design and maintain the TTMAC website and troubleshoot all computer problems,
• Harry Leach who donates his photographic services,
• Scott Graham of Graham Electric for donating his time and materials to install a new electrical box and hook up for the mill site which was essential for Phase I,
• Jeannine Dugan for donating her photographs of the mill which are featured in a boxed set of note cards available from the mill office,
• Joe Alangee for donating his carpentry expertise to make improvements to the mill store building.

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