Virtual Construction Hard Hat Tour - Roundhouse Bay 1

During summer and fall 2008, Holtze Construction Company and its subcontractors undertook the reconstruction of the two-level bay 1 area in the roundhouse building. Before Holtze Construction began the rebuilding process, volunteers demolished the two floors that once comprised the roundhouse locker rooms (upstairs) and office and workshops (lower level). The demolish took approximately two months to complete. Wood rot and termites had taken their tole on the structural integrity of bay 1, which made it necessary to rebuild the area.

At present, Holtze Construction is completing the punch list of minor items that need to be completed. The total cost of reconstruction was nearly $500,000. The scope of work included the rebuild of the structural components that form the two level area, installation of HVAC systems, and the installation of electrical and lighting systems. The construction engineering and design was performed by RML Architects. The City of Sioux City was the public project manager for the federal statewide transportation enhancement grant.

As a result of the reconstruction, the Milwaukee Railroad Shops Historic District now has a visitor welcoming atrium, gift shop gallery, exhibit gallery, volunteer training area and conference room, library and archival storage area, and an administrative center. This new construction now allows the Association to consolidate all its records and archives that have been in storage.

This is our first attempt at producing a virtual video/slide show tour for you. We would welcome any suggestions on how to improve our videos. Please send any suggestions to shra@cableone.net