The Norris Band Shell is situated within McCook’s Heritage Square area and plays a crucial role during the cultural festivals and celebrations at Norris Park. Because of its value to the community, Berggren Architects was retained to do an Architectural Assessment of the building in order to determine the extent of the restoration needed.
The restoration of the Band Shell included significant repair of the exterior stucco and wall due to water damage. New historically sensitive replica windows were installed to replace less sensitive “fake” windows existing from a previous rehabilitation project. The electrical system was brought up to code and modernized. Existing cement asbestos shingles were abated. New shingles having a similar shape were installed to create a weather tight roof.
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- Norris Band Shell
The existing faux-windows were removed and new historically replicated windows were installed.
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- Norris Band Shell
The Band Shell, situated in Heritage Square, is host to many cultural festivals, concerts, and celebrations.
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- Norris Band Shell
The stucco was in such disrepair it had to be completely re-applied.
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- Norris Band Shell
New shingles of a similar shape replaced the existing cement asbestos shingles.
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- Norris Band Shell
The stucco was in such disrepair it had to be completely re-applied.
