Eustis Estate Masonry Repairs

Historic New England is completing a phased project to address structural concerns and masonry deficiencies identified and prioritized in a 2024 assessment of existing conditions at the Eustis Estate.

The project scope of work will include:

• Phased masonry repairs to parapets, arch piers, and the south chimney
• Carpentry repairs to cornice
• Gutter, downspout, and sub-grade drainage improvements

About the Eustis Estate

The Eustis Estate mansion, built in 1878, is an elaborate and stately three-story masonry building with an irregular plan and a rare example of a stone dwelling by local architect William Ralph Emerson. Its construction is a fusion of Romanesque Revival and Queen Anne styles, sited prominently on a hilltop and overlooking a bucolic, planned landscape.

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Project goals:

• Eliminate the root causes of the masonry problems (water infiltration and inappropriate mortar) by improving the performance of site drainage systems, including gutters and downspouts
• Reduce moisture content of joints and masonry walls to appropriate levels to prepare damaged masonry for full restoration
• Resolve structural concerns before they impede the site’s operations or programming

The project is supported by generous grants from:

• Massachusetts Historical Commission
• Milton Community Preservation Committee

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