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Historic CabinsRenovation Case Studies
Cabin 4BHoly Ghost Canyon Tract
Santa Fe National Forest, NM
Family Cabin since 1960
Stairway forced decision to add on
Before with crumbling rearretaining wall
1950’s dining room andbathroom addition
Single pane 60+ year oldwood casement windows
Replace dining room andbathroom and add bedroom
Initial permit and policy reviewfor project feasibility, Nov. 2015
Description of all exterior materials,roofing, siding, and windows
Why?• Cabins on Federal Lands via Special Use Permit• Permitted Actions on Federal Lands subjects the
Permittee to Federal Laws • Federal Regulations are in addition to Agency specific
and State/Local regulations• Federal Regulations include Historic Preservation Acts
& Laws
Earliest known photo circa 1928
School teacher owned in 1939
All alterations, repairs or improvements which may effect the historic integrity (AKA Eligibility) of the cabin will have to be reviewed by the District Archaeologist (or their representative) PRIOR TO WORK BEGINNING.
Projects, Repairs, Issues, Etc.
• Review your Permit and Handbook
• Contact SUP Administrator
• Describe Project / Issue– Be Specific!
The historic preservation review is in conjunction with any permissions you need from the Permit
Administrator
Always let your Permit Administrator know of any alterations, repairs, or improvements regardless of the age of your cabin
– Permit Administrator will know if your project may require any additional review or permits.
Hire Professional to
do Historic Evaluation
Professional submits report
to USFS
USFS submits report to
SHPO
Work begins!
Talk with Permit Administrator
VARIABLE TIMEFRAME
START HERE
THE LESSON HERE IS…..• Anticipate projects and repairs• Contact Permit Administrator early in the
process• Allow PLENTY of time for Historic Preservation
review– At a minimum, 1 year for large projects
with no prior historic evaluation• IF you have to hire a professional to evaluate
your cabinMake it worth your money and time
• Think 10 -15 years out
First step was tomove the mountain
Next step is toretain the mountain
Foundation for new addition
Demo and foundation toreplace bathroom and dining room
Framing begins
Framing continues
Framing complete
Dried in and windows setafter two months
Shingleson roof and walls
Stonework
Flagstone patio
Round flagstoneseptic tank covers
Craftsman at work
Construction is messy
Native blue gramma
Native mountain grass seed
Five months after beginning
The new addition and renovation
That’s odd. I thought you said youdid a major addition and renovation
Before & After
Before & After
New bedroom
New bedroom
New bathroom
Entry mudroom
Our little cabin in the woods