Introduction
Three
to four beginning apprentices will be invited to spend 2 weeks at the Lutze Housebarn
working with the Project Director and other experienced members and
invited preservationists.
Centreville Settlement’s objective in sponsoring the internships is to
educate people in restoration skills that they may preserve the skills as well
as the historic buildings,
and for them in turn to share their information that others may preserve historic buildings.
Of course, in so doing work continues on the Lutze Housebarn project.
As stated in Centreville Settlement’s Mission Statement, the goal
is to preserve the architectural and cultural farming heritage of the
Centerville area. This was
highlighted with the public television show, "Barns of Wisconsin, Stories of
Wood and Stone" (sponsored by Barns NOW, Wisconsin Trust for Historic
Preservation, and Friends of Wisconsin State Historical Society).
The work Centreville Settlement has done in the community, and on the
Lutze Housebarn specifically, has in its first years already saved three barns in the area...that we
know of.
Timber Framing Repair Internship
Specifics
Date of Internship
The exact date will be driven by
the students and the instructor, tentatively it is scheduled for July/August 2000.
By the Completion of the Internship
1. The learner will have intermediate skills
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analyzing physical stress
placed on timbers in considering replacement
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the techniques for "original"
joinery and repairs
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structurally preparing a
building for timber replacement
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use of period tools for
each craft
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determining which timbers
need repair and finding replacement timbers
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analyzing various woods and
possible replacement options
2. The learner will also develop basic skills in
3. The learner
will have an appreciation for the craftsmanship in historic structures and
the value of preservation.
4. The learner
will have a beginning plan for preserving a building through personal work or by
designing a workshop or internship to encourage others to save old buildings.
5. The learner
will experience what it may have been like to work along side a neighbor in
building their home... the hard work, the fun and the camaraderie.
The following is a list of equipment we would like
interns to bring.
Must Have: Hard-hat,
safety goggles or glasses, work shoes (preferably with steel toes), work gloves.
If you have it, bring it: Chisels, hand saws, saw
horses, T-square, framing square, tri-square, speed square, 2# mallet, 1/2"
heavy electric drill, hand brace, auger bits (1-2"), and any other old or
new tools you think might be needed. (Label all your equipment.)
Please read the enclosed program. I have included a map to the Lutze Housebarn.
If you need help with housing, please contact
Chris Kuehnel.
We may be able to find housing with members.
We want you to have a great experience and are looking forward to meeting
you.
General
Information
Housing: A list of
motels/hotels can be provided. Assistance
can also be giving in finding housing with members. Camping is an option.
Food and Beverages: Beverages
will always be provided. Full farm
style lunches will be provided on regularly scheduled work days.
Other meals are the responsibility of the intern.
Safety Gear: Hard
hats must be worn at all times. Safety
goggles must be worn when working with anything that may chip, splash, splatter
or fly through the air. Safety must
always be foremost in everyone’s minds.
Environment: The
buildings to the south of the Housebarn are private property. Please refrain from wandering over there unless invited.
There are outdoor toilet facilities available and running
water.
The Lutze Housebarn is situated on 6 acres of agriculture
and wet land preserve. It is
surrounded by forest preservation making camping an option.
Target Groups:
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Preservationists or people interested in preserving
historic buildings.
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Owners of timber frame structures looking to learn
vocubulary and understanding of issues.
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Beginning timber framers.
The Internship Program will be advertised through:
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Timber Framer Guild of America
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ALHFAM (Association
of Living History, Farm and Agriculture Museums)
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Barns N.O.W.
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Centreville Settlement,
Inc. web site http://centrevillesettlement.com
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Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation
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Wisconsin State Historical
Society
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University of Wisconsin-Extension, Barns Workshop
Invited
Expert Guests:
Alan Pape -
Nationally recognized expert in log houses, has been with the Lutze Housebarn
and Centerville Settlement since it’s inception.
Bob Fay -
Executive Director of Manitowoc County Historic society, Archeologist, conducted
archeological investigation around and in the Lutze Housebarn before restoration
activities began.
Jim Schafer -
Preservation architect, has been on Centreville Settlement’s Board for 7
years. Assisted in the analysis of
the structural integrity of the building and planning for stabilization of the
building during preservation.
Ric Puls - Master carpenter, previous member of Timber
Framers Guild, active
member
Wooden Canoe
Association.
Mark Knipping -
Executive Director Old Wade House, Mark has worked with Centreville Settlement
on interior preservation.
Proposed
Agenda
Saturday:
9:00 am
Introduction to internship, Centreville Settlement, Inc. and the Lutze
Housebarn project.
Tour of Housebarn
Meet the members
12:30 pm
Farm style lunch
5:00 pm
End of work day
6:00 pm
Cook out at Housebarn
Local entertainment
Sunday
2:00 noon
Tour of Centerville Township (optional)
Monday -
Friday
9:00 - 5:00
Work with Project Director
Saturday
9:00 am
- Regularly
scheduled workday with farm style lunch
5:00 pm
Work with members and begin leading visitors through simple wood
projects.
Sunday
Off
Monday -
Work with Project Director
Thursday
9:00 - 5:00
Evaluate program and state continued learning needs
Friday
9:00 am -
Work with Project Director
5:00
Review information and last minute learning needs
Evaluate program and make recommendations for future programs
Design internship or workshops for intern to teach.
5:00
End of Internship
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