Historic Window Replacement
U.S. Custom House
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Watermark was awarded a contract with the General Services Administration (GSA) to replace 34 historic windows at the U.S. Custom House in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
The project included the fabrication and installation of 24 true divided-lite 2/2 windows, replacement of 9 basement windows and removal of the existing shutters, priming and painting of all surfaces, and then reinstallation of the shutters. Prior to work starting, Watermark was required to make anHistoric Preservation submission to State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) per Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).