Project Story

Constructed in 1919, the John Gumm School is a three story building with wood-framed floors and roof. The basement’s exterior walls are constructed of concrete and the upper two floors are clay tile walls. The parapets are an assortment of clay tile and wood studs. The original price to upgrade the building using conventional methods was estimated at over $2.5 million. This cost was over $70 a square foot which made it impractical for the school district to keep the building, and a hard property to sell.
 
After the school district put the property up for sale, many groups tried to purchase the property, but withdrew due to the expense of upgrading. Using SR Contractors, LLC,  the “Old School Group” purchased the building and plans to upgrade the structural portion of the building for less than $20 per square foot.                                                                                                                                                                      

Project Team

Ron Vandehey

Principal

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