PROJECT MANAGER:

John Pearson - EMAIL
(818) 548-3735

Lead Firm:

Architectural Resources Group San Francisco, CA Architecture, historic preservation

Projected Completion of Barn Renovation:	Not yet determined. Additional funding must be identified to complete the renovation.
Projected Completion of Seismic Upgrade:	Mid-2009
Project Size:	The barn has approximately 3,000 square feet of interior space at ground level. The old mezzanine (now removed) added an additional thousand feet of floor space when it was in place.
Estimated Cost:	$1.6 million for the improvements currently underway, including the seismic upgrade, which may allow limited public use of the barn. $2.5 million for total renovation of the barn for adaptive reuse.
Funding Source:	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, State General Fund, City Capital Improvement Program funds

The current Phase IV project work at Wilderness Park includes:

• A programming study to determine what uses will be made of the barn and the Park Center area at Wilderness park.
• Development of design and program parameters for the barn renovation.
• Completion of construction drawings for the entire renovation.
• Completion of the seismic upgrade of the barn to bring the structure into compliance with seismic code requirements for public use.
• The completion of the seismic upgrade will accomplish the major work needed for the barn renovation, and may allow limited public use of the barn.

The site for Deukmejian Wilderness Park was acquired by the City in 1988. Earlier phases of project work have included:

• A Master Plan and environmental documentation
• Historical assessment of the barn and storage shed
• Structural tests, temporary structural stabilization, and roof repairs for the barn
• Removal of deteriorating interior wooden walls and second story flooring
• Completion of about 4 1/2 miles of trails on the site
• Construction of a paved entry road and utility corridor to the park
• Construction of the Park Center area, with parking, restrooms, picnic facilities, a small amphitheater for outdoor classes, walking paths, a small vineyard, and extensive low-water landscaping, primarily with native plants
• Cleanup and weatherproofing of the barn

The stone barn on the site is of historical significance as a relatively rare example of a two-story vernacular rock structure; because of its association with George Le Mesnager, a prominent figure in this area in the early 20th century; because of its association with the early development of the wine industry in southern California; and because of the structure’s unusual arched roof trusses. It is not, however, included in any register of historic places except that of the City of Glendale.

For further information and pictures, please visit the Deukmejian Wilderness Park page on our website.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL THE PROJECT MANAGER LISTED ABOVE OR CONTACT OUR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AT (818) 548-2000.