REPLICATION
Brown County State Park
Nashville, Indiana
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REPLICATION
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OWNER INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES COST n/a CONTRACTOR n/a COMPLETED December 1989 |
The natural setting of Brown County State Park is enhanced by the look of the
various hand-hewed log park structures, many of which were built in the late
1930's by local craftsmen as part of depression era work programs. After
the existing overlook was demolished due to severe deterioration, the Indiana
Department of Natural Resources asked our office to design a new structure.
Expecting a metal fire tower as a replacement for the wood overlook, the
Department of Natural Resources allowed us to review the original construction
documents for the overlook.
Using the existing documents, our office prepared plans, specifications, and cost
estimates for the replication of the original Overlook. We saved funds
by using the high qualty materials indigenous to the area, including 60 foot tall
poplar trees that as we completed our drawings were still standing in the neighboring
Yellowood State Forest. The project was completed without a construction change
order and 10% under the budget of a metal fire tower, even with the costs of
replicating many of the log detail from the c.1930 Overlook.The Overlook is enjoyed not only for the breathtaking views, but also as a picnic and gathering spot year-round by many of the park visitors.
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