Grand Canyon River Heritage Museum Feasibility Study

GRAND CANYON RIVER HERITAGE MUSEUM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Executive Summary
2 Building Concept
3 Interpretive Exhibits Concept
4 Preservation
5 MEP and Sustainability Concepts
6 Structural Concepts
7 Executive summary of Project Costs
8 Probable costs of Interpretive Exhibits
9 Line-Item Conceptual Cost Plan
Appendices
1 Boat Catalog
2 Gear Catalog
3 Video Catalog
4 Relevant Museums
5 Acknowledgments
An historic Kolb Bros photograph of Edith and Defiance.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS),
the Colorado River Fund (CRF) has commissioned this
study for the creation of a Grand Canyon River Heritage
Museum (GCRHM) at the South Rim of The Grand
Canyon National Park. This study looks specifically at
the feasibility of locating the GCRHM in the Laundry
Building of the former Fred Harvey service buildings
located to the south of the rail tracks and across from the
Bright Angel Lodge. This grouping of National Historic
Register buildings is identified as part of a larger NPS
plan to adaptively reuse them as components of a South
Rim Village Interpretive Center. The purpose of the
GCRHM is to house, display, and interpret the Parks
collection of historic watercraft and the surrounding
history of boating on the Colorado River through the
Park, from John Wesley Powells pioneering 1869 expe-
dition to explore the uncharted waters, to the modern
commercial and private rafting that have made river
running hugely popular with the American people.
In its role as the National Park Service representative for
this project, the CRF engaged Pfau Long Architecture
(PLA), with The Sibbett Group, exhibit designers, and a
team of consultants to undertake this feasibility study.
This team was the same team that produced the 2004
concept design for the Village Interpretive Center,
thus leveraging a significant working knowledge of the
Laundry Building with an understanding of the historic
and cultural resources of the surrounding site.
This study was initiated in August of 2009 and started
with a kick off meeting and site investigation visit in
October. During this visit an extended meeting was held
with the CRF and the Park Superintendant and other
NPS Staff, as well as the Grand Canyon Association
(GCA) and other interested river operators and advi-
sors. This meeting set out the shared objectives for
the project, which then directed the work of the team.
An historic Kolb Bros photograph of the Laundry Building
with Power House in the background.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - CONTINUED
In December 2009 the team returned to Flagstaff to
deliver a presentation of the in-process feasibility study
along with preliminary budgets, and received feedback
and suggestions from all attendees which were then
incorporated into the continuing work process. Revised
building and interpretive schemes were generated,
and again sent around by email for review by key NPS,
CRF and GCA personnel. The final feasibility schemes
contained in this report represent the results of this in
process review and subsequent communications.
Findings
The following findings are the result of this study regard-
ing the key questions asked in the original Request for
Proposal for this project
Suitability for Historic Boat Display
The character of the existing buildings historic interior
is extremely well suited to the display and conserva-
tion of the historic boat collection at the Park. Once
cleared out of all the non-historic infill, the space is an
open naturally day-lit space with high ceilings that are
well suited to the interpretive elements that would sup-
port the boat collection. However, study of the space
required to reasonably accommodate the existing boat
collection and other museum support functions such
as restrooms, information desk, GCA store etc., dem-
onstrated that it would not be possible to fit everything
within the existing building.
It was also concluded that additional floor space would
be required to provide an authentic visitor experience
that inspires Grand Canyon visitors to make meaning-
ful connections with Colorado River boats. This study
proposes using the entire floor and vertical space to
display a majority of the existing boat and artifact col-
lection. The exhibit design approach uses storytelling to
The existing interior of the Laundry Building with non-historic infill.
Current north elevation of Laundry Building
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bring the boats to life, reflecting the spirit of The Boats
Will Speak. Organizing the boats chronologically, the
interpretive exhibits highlight the design evolution of
the boat collection. Complimenting the boats are pho-
tographs, video and artifacts, all combined to convey
the compelling past, present and future stories about
boating on the Colorado River.
Additional discussions also concluded that the GCRHM
experience would be greatly enhanced by a small
theater. The theater will show a variety of short films
that incorporate repurposed historic footage from the
Parks collection, as well as vivid contemporary footage.
These high-quality productions will highlight memo-
rable people and events, instilling in viewers a sense
of excitement and adventure for running the Colorado
River. During special events the theater can be used for
small lectures, talks or programs.
Interior/Exterior Modifications
When the original Laundry Building was built, it was
designed with the intent of adding an equally-sized
expansion to the east of the existing structure. This is
evidenced by the eastern faade having been left blank
to facilitate this work. In order to accommodate the
larger space needed for the GCRHM, this study pro-
poses a 4,061 gsf addition to the east of the original
building. The roof volume and shape of this addition is
complementary of the historic structure while a lower
roof element dividing the new from the existing serves
to differentiate the two. The new structure has a large
glass faade that makes the historic boat displays
visible from the well visited areas of the canyon rim,
serving as a natural advertisement for the GCRHM (see
rendering page 24).
Photo of existing blank wall on east elevation
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The new structure will also provide new ADA compli-
ant restrooms on the main level, and with the provision
of a new concrete topping slab everywhere within the
old and new structure, all elements (save a storage and
mechanical area below) will be on a single level assur-
ing ADA and universal access compliance. Structural
upgrades to the combined building will improve its
ability to respond to a seismic event and assure pres-
ervation of the resources. The new structure will also
incorporate a solar thermal hydronic heating system,
using the inherent thermal mass of the building to store
energy and in combination with other sustainable ele-
ments will result in a LEED gold project, demonstrating
a high level of environmental stewardship.
Historic Character
The original character of the National Historic Register
Fred Harvey Laundry Building can be preserved by
adaptive re-use of the building as the GCRHM. The
non-historic additions on the south, east and west ele-
vations can be removed revealing much of the original
character of the building facades surprisingly intact.
Re-pointing and minor repair to the masonry elements,
as well as historically appropriate treatment of other
historic features (see historic preservation section page
35 ), complete the restoration of the key elements of its
historic character.
The new additions will be deferential and complimen-
tary in character to the existing historic structure and
therefore compliant with the intent of National Historic
Preservation Act, as well as other applicable historic
requirements. The rehabilitation of the existing historic
building and the design of the addition will follow the
Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation
of historic structures.
Photo of existing steel roof truss and column structure
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Project Costs
For this feasibility study, cost estimates (NPS Class C)
have been prepared for the adaptive re-use of the his-
toric building, the addition and the interpretive content
outlined herein. In order to set out the full project cost,
these cost estimates also offer line items for project
soft costs, a photovoltaic electrical system and allow-
ances for hazmat mitigation. The total project cost is
$9,324,093. Please refer to the Executive Summary of
Project Cost section for the detailed cost estimate infor-
mation. This overall project cost results in a cost per sf
of $862.00 which is well within the cost of comparable
interpretive facilities.
Conclusion
This feasibility study demonstrates that the Laundry
Building is very well suited to be adapted for use as
the Grand Canyon River Heritage Museum. Additions
to the east elevation, increasing the footprint of the
Museum to 10,821 gsf, make the structure well sized
to accommodate the boats and allow the interpretive
elements to tell their stories. The combined historic
building and addition will result in a green building,
demonstrating a high level of environmental steward-
ship.
By re-pointing the stone and appropriate repairs to the
historic building fabric and windows, non-contributory
additions can be removed and the historic facades on
the north, west and south restored to their original char-
acter. In fact, adaptive re-use of the historic structure,
with its respectful addition, will serve as an incentive
for the historic preservation of this important national
historic resource.
Lastly, the exciting opportunities for preservation, dis-
play and interpretation of the parks boat collection,
and the multiple stories there are to tell about so many
An historic Kolb Bros photograph of the Laundry Building
under construction.
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related topics, from the stories of river characters, the
quirky evolution of river craft, opportunities to connect
with the river experience, to the linkages with evolving
resource policy in the West, all add up to make this a
potential must visit part of the south rim experience.
Further, introduction of the GCRHM, on the now under-
utilized site for the future Village Interpretive Center,
will serve as a positive driver for the future re-use of this
area.
Aerial view of Village Interpretive Center Master Plan - 2004
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BUILDING CONCEPT
PFAU LONG ARCHITECTURE
The building concept for the River Heritage Museum
presented here offers an exciting opportunity to adap-
tively re-use the historic laundry building and make the
magic of the river accessible to everyday visitors to
the Park. The building concept respectfully rejuvenates
this National Historic Register treasure and compli-
ments it with an exciting transparent addition that offers
a view to the boats and an open invitation to visitors at
the rim.
Museum Program
As a result of the feasibility work process, the building
program required for the GCRHM was developed and
refined with feedback along the way. It was determined
that the museum should contain the following spaces:
1. Entry Area
2. Information Desk
3. GCA Store
4. Restrooms (near front door)
5. Orientation Gallery
6. Work Room/Counting Room
7. Theater for 50 people Max
8. Main Gallery
9. Storage
10. Mechanical Room
11. Outdoor Patio (future)
Early in the process, a layout of the existing boats over
the space quickly determined that the existing footprint
of the historic Laundry Building did not offer enough
space for all the boats and their interpretive displays.
An early scheme without a large addition
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BUILDING CONCEPT - CONTINUED
Schemes that limited the museum to the existing his-
toric footprint were considered and one was presented
at the mid-study review. Participants in the workshop
selected a larger scheme that proposed a compli-
mentary addition to the east of the historic structure,
extending it towards the Powerhouse Building. This
larger scheme allowed the incorporation of the video
theater, which did not fit in the smaller footprint, and
also included the desired Orientation Gallery that would
allow the building to be used for events and gatherings
at the Park.
This scheme was further developed to respond to feed-
back from the mid-study review, and sent around for
further review by key stakeholders by email. The final
building concept represented here reflects the input of
the NPS, the CRF and the GCA who will operate the
facility. The design team is grateful for all of the time
that the reviewers and contributors to the effort spent
with us to assure the success of this project.
Existing Laundry Building
The existing historic Laundry Building structure is 5,553
sf in size and will be adaptively re-used to form the core
interpretive space for the boat collection. The work to
the exterior of the building will involve the removal of
non-contributory additions on the south, west and east
building faces, and the restoration of historic fabric on
the north, west and south facades (please refer to the
historic preservation chapter of this report for greater
detail).
The interior of this structure is industrial in charac-
ter, having been the former laundry building, and as
such offers a wide-open space ideal for boat display
and interpretation. The work in this building will involve
removing all interior partitions and a storage loft, none
of which are original or historic in character, to open up
The existing west elevation of the Laundry Building
An interior view of the Laundry Building
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the floor plate. The resulting interpretive display area
will encompass the entire floor of the Laundry Building
and will be washed by daylight from the existing clere-
story window above and restored windows (and site
views) on three sides.
The eastern faade of this structure is a blank concrete
wall, devoid of any detail, originally intended to allow
doubling of the Laundry Buildings size. Several open-
ings will be saw cut into this existing wall to provide
linkages into the new building addition.
At the lower level of the existing building, are several
rooms that are accessible by an internal stair or from
the outside grade. They encompass about 1,207 sf of
space. These rooms will be cleaned up, made weather
tight and properly drained to mitigate the flooding that
has occurred in the past. They will then be adapted to
provide storage linked to the main level by the exist-
ing stair and a separate mechanical room accessible
from outside. New retaining walls and drainage will be
required outside these rooms to address the floor level
(and exterior door) below grade and the existing win-
dows at grade.
The existing painted surfaces within the historic build-
ing are likely to contain high levels of lead. Based on
the teams experience with the Powerhouse Building,
this paint will need to be scraped down to remove fria-
ble material and encapsulated by new paint throughout
the existing building.
The total gross sf of the adaptively reused Laundry
Building will be 6,760 gsf.
Building Addition
Roughly equal in size to the historic structure, the
new addition has a simple roof form that mirrors the
larger roof shape and slope of the Laundry Building.
South elevation showing the new covered entry porch
Existing northwest corner of Laundry Building showing grade against
window glass
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In between these two roofs is a lower roof, also sloped,
that sets old and new apart and allows the addition to
meet the historic building on the blank surface of the
east wall. This lower roof also serves to reduce the size
of the additions roof so that it is hierarchically smaller
than the original.
Under its new roof the structure of the addition is
openly expressed, echoing the interior character of the
Laundry Building. The simple wood beam structure of
the roof is left exposed and the main wood beams that
carry these loads extend out through the faade, echo-
ing the historic corbels. Then in turn, these beams sit
on steel columns and diagonal braces inside the space.
These columns and braces are contemporary versions
of the composite steel columns in the laundry building.
The primary public entry is on the south side of the build-
ing through a covered entry porch. This covered porch
provides an identifiable place of entry to the museum,
as well as a respite from the heat and a place for visitors
to rest and reorient. Upon entering the building, there
is a small entry zone with the information desk directly
in front of you. Directly adjacent to this space are pub-
lic restrooms and a drinking fountain, convenient to
both entry and exit from the museum.
Once oriented, visitors will move past the information
desk through to the 1729 sf orientation gallery beyond.
This space will have introductory interpretive elements
to frame the visitors experience in the museum, includ-
ing a replica of the John Wesley Powells Emma Dean
from 1869. The space will also serve as an event space,
being easily adapted to accommodate gatherings, lec-
tures and special events. It will have a large expanse
of glass looking out toward the Bright Angel Lodge and
the rim beyond. Large glass doors lead onto the patio.
Normally locked, the doors are sized to allow for the
View from the entry door towards the information desk and
the orientation gallery.
View from the orientation area towards entry and the passage
to the existing Laundry Building.
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moving of boats in and out of the museum and can be
opened for events. This glass facade also makes the
Emma Dean replica visible from the rim and serves as
an invitation for people to come over and experience
the museum.
From this space visitors will then proceed through a
passage to the boats and their interpretation located
in the historic building. Along this passage visitors will
have the opportunity to stop in the intimate 50-person
theater for short films about the river. The staff work
and counting room is also located off of this passage.
After circling through the boat interpretation area, visi-
tors will exit by an opening on the south end of the east
wall into a retail space. This retail space is visible from
outside the building as well as adjacent to the informa-
tion desk allowing the desk to double as the retail point
of sale. In order to minimize staffing, this information/
retail desk is designed to allow for a single staff person
to maintain visual overlook throughout the new and his-
toric building display areas, as well as the entry and
retail areas.
The total gross square footage for the new addition is
4,061 s.f.
Outdoor Patio
A 2750 sf exterior patio space is provided outside the
orientation space and connected with large glass doors.
This space allows for exterior interpretive activities
related to the GCRHM, such as temporary display of
contemporary river crafts. It is also proposed to feature
a more permanent large river craft, one of Georgies
inflatables, that can be seen from the rim to attract
attention, and serve as something for kids to climb on
once they arrive.
A view from GCA store towards the orientation gallery and the out-
door patio beyond.
A view of the outdoor patio and the east elevation of building addition.
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This space can also be used for special events to spill
outside in favorable weather. It should be noted that
construction of the space might need to be done incre-
mentally, depending on when the intended relocation
of the existing power switch station takes place.
Building Materials
The materials of the new addition were chosen care-
fully for compatibility with the existing historic structure
and for their durability and sustainable qualities. The
key building materials are as follows:
Pise (Pneumatically Impacted Stabilized Earth) Exterior
Walls: New solid earthen material walls form the base
for the building and relate in color and texture to the
existing masonry walls on the historic building. These
are made using a sustainable concrete like material
called Pise which is made from 80% native dirt (from
just outside the park) and 20% cement. These walls
are formed using sprayed gunnite technology and trow-
eled smooth on one side to minimize formwork.
Wood Exterior Siding: Above the Pise base, the exte-
rior walls will be vertical wood cedar planks painted to
match the wood elements on the historic structure.
Colored Concrete Floors: In order to level out the
chopped up floor surface of the historic structure, a
new colored concrete topping slab will be poured over
this surface and continue into the addition.
Structural Steel: All new structural steel elements will
be painted with low VOC paint, to match the character
of the existing repainted steel in the historic Laundry
building.
Interior Wood: All interior wood elements will be left
natural wood with a low VOC coating for protection.
Pis Installation
Wood Siding Cedar Ceiling
Pis Wall
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ADA Compliance
Since the addition allows the entire footprint of public
spaces for the GCRHM to be on one level ADA compli-
ance and universal access are assured throughout the
building. Creating a single level also eliminates a pos-
sible elevator that was suggested in the original RFP,
allowing these resources to be translated to usable
space in the building.
However it should be pointed out that, as the work of
this study was limited to 5 feet outside the building,
future work will need to include additional scope to
provide ADA parking spaces and the required ADA site
access elements. Among these, consideration should
be given to providing a pedestrian bridge from the rim
to this area as shown in the 2004 Village Interpretive
Center concept plan, as well as provision for a bus stop
in close proximity to the new facility.
Sustainability
Given its potential importance as a landmark destina-
tion in the Park, this study has targeted a high level
of environmental stewardship for this project, and
envisions opportunities for the building to be an edu-
cational tool for visitors to learn about its sustainable
systems, materials and strategies. This study targets a
LEED gold level of compliance. Please refer to the MEP
and Sustainability Concept section for details about this
strategy.
Aerial view of a bridge over the RR tracks near the Power House
building from the 2004 Village Interpretive Center concept plan.
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SITE PLAN
HISTORIC LAUNDRY BUILDING
NEW ADDITION
FUTURE PATIO
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MAIN LEVEL PLAN
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LOWER LEVEL PLAN
PAINTED WOOD SIDING
GLASS FACADE
PIS PATIO WALL
PIS
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NORTH ELEVATION
EXISTING LAUNDRY BUILDING
WOOD SIDING
PIS WALL
EXISTING ROOF WITH NEW SURFACE
NEW ADDITION
EXISITING ROOF WITH NEW SURFACE
EXISTING LAUNDRY BUILDING
GLASS WALL
PIS PATIO
NEW ADDITION SOUTH ELEVATION
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EXTERIOR RENDERING
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THE SIBBETT GROUP
THE GRAND CANYON RIVER HERITAGE MUSEUM
The Grand Canyon River Heritage Museum provides an
authentic visitor experience that inspires Grand Canyon
visitors to make meaningful connections with Colorado
River boats. The new building design and interpretive
exhibits will instill visitors with a feeling of excitement
and adventure about Grand Canyon river trips, as well
as a sense of stewardship for the Colorado River.
The museum design celebrates the design and evo-
lution of Grand Canyon river boats and encourages
visitors to participate in activities that help pique a gen-
uine curiosity about boating on the Colorado River.
The architectural design uses the vertical space of the
building to display a wide variety of boats. The exhibit
design approach uses storytelling to bring the boats
to life, reflecting the spirit of These Boats Will Speak.
Organizing the boats chronologically, the interpretive
exhibits highlight the design evolution of the boat col-
lection. Complimenting the boats are photographs,
video and artifacts, all combined to convey the compel-
ling past, present and future stories about river running
on the Colorado River.
ARRIVING AT THE NEW GRAND CANYON RIVER HERITAGE
MUSEUM
Entry Area, Information Desk, Restrooms and GCA
Store
Visible from the South Rim hotels and reached by con-
venient walkways, the Grand Canyon River Heritage
Museum is an enticing visitor destination. On the south
side of the building, a sheltered porch includes a wel-
coming sign indicating the building entry. As visitors
move into the Entry Area they are greeted by friendly
staff at a broad information desk. Identification graph-
ics, including a National Park Service arrowhead, are
displayed behind the desk.
INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS CONCEPT
The Grand Canyon River Heritage Museum is
visible from the South Rim hotels and reached by
convenient walkways. Illustration: Chris Grubbs
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Signage on the information desk invites visitors to bor-
row hand-held devices, or call a number from their own
hand-held, accessing multimedia programs that com-
pliment the museum experience.
As visitors move through the entry area they will notice
the restrooms, as well as the GCA Store, which can eas-
ily be visited before or after their museum experience.
EXPERIENCING THE NEW GRAND CANYON RIVER
HERITAGE MUSEUM
Orientation Gallery, Theater, Main Gallery
From the Entry Area and Information Desk visitors move
into the Orientation Gallery, where they encounter a
unique centerpiece, the Emma Dean. This re-creation
of one of John Wesley Powells 1869 boats is contex-
tualized by a large wall-mounted Grand Canyon map.
An open floor plan provides a flexible space for special
events, temporary exhibitions or Kolb Brothers-inspired
movie nights. Large glass doors lead onto the Outdoor
Patio, where a contemporary inflatable boat creates an
interesting juxtaposition with the historic Emma Dean.
Normally locked, the doors are sized to move boats in
and out of the museum and can be opened during spe-
cial museum events when the Outdoor Patio is used for
spill-out space.
From the Orientation Gallery, visitors enter the Theater,
where they will experience inspiring productions about
running the Colorado River. The Theater shows a vari-
ety of short films that incorporate repurposed historic
footage from the Parks collection, as well as vivid con-
temporary footage. These high-quality productions
will highlight memorable people and events, instilling
in viewers a sense of excitement and adventure for
running the Colorado River. During special events the
Theater can be used for small lectures, talks or pro-
grams.
INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS CONCEPT - CONTINUED
A re-creation of the John Wesley Powells Emma Dean
will be the centerpiece of the Orientation Gallery.
Photo: GRCA 14772
An intimate theater shows a variety of short produc-
tions, instilling in viewers a sense of excitement and
adventure. Photo: Getty Images Photo: GRCA 14772
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Beginning the chronology at 1909, the Pre-World War II
boats will be displayed in a traditional diorama setting.
Giving context to the diorama is a large photographic
backdrop. In the foreground is a sandy beach with rocks
along the bank of the Colorado River. On the sandy
beach are historic boats, including the Stone, Edith,
WEN and Escalante. The glass guardrail in front of the
diorama provides interpretation for each boat, includ-
ing a touch screen monitor and interpretive graphics.
Moving on in the chronology, Early Powerboats will also
be displayed in a diorama setting. A large photographic
background helps provide context for a small beach
As visitors enter the Main Gallery they will experience
a unique collection of boats. Arranged chronologically
and grouped into three distinct themes, the boat collec-
tion reflects a period spanning from 1909 to 1963. The
three distinct themes represent pre-World War II boats,
early powerboats and an array of contemporary boats,
which serve as the centerpiece of the Main Gallery.
To both interpret and protect the boats in each of the
three sections, the boats have interpretive content
mounted onto a glass guardrail. This rail displays
a touch-screen monitor and interpretive graphics,
enabling visitors to discover more about each boat.
The exhibit layout uses both the floor and vertical space of the building to display a wide variety of boats.
Illustration: Chris Grubbs
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Exhibits in the Main Gallery help convey the innovative
spirit and inventive qualities of Grand Canyon boating.
Beginning in 1909, pre-World War II boats are dis-
played in a sandy beach diorama setting.
with river water. One of the boats, the Wee Red, is dis-
played in a dynamic position, as if cresting a large rapid.
Other boats in this diorama include the Esmeralda II
and the Georgie. The glass guardrail in front of the
diorama provides interpretation for each boat, includ-
ing a touch-screen monitor and interpretive graphics.
Completing the chronology is the centerpiece of the
main gallery, the existing collection of Contemporary
Boats enhanced with future acquisitions. Displayed
at various heights as if floating through the space, the
boats in this exhibit include the Music Temple, the
Kirschbaum Kayak and the Sport Yak II. Future acqui-
sitions will likely include significant dories, canoes,
kayaks and self-bailing inflatables. The glass guardrail
surrounding the centerpiece provides interpretation for
each boat, including a touch-screen monitor and inter-
pretive graphics.
Two additional exhibits in the Main Gallery help convey
the innovative spirit and inventive qualities of boating
in the Grand Canyon, captured in the evolution of gear
and boats used on the Colorado River.
The Gear Display, a wall that displays an evolution of
boat gear, combines various interpretive techniques.
Visitors are encouraged to discover more about gear
that interests them by exploring touch-screen monitors,
high definition imagery, touchable objects, protective
artifact displays, interpretive graphics and interactive
exhibits.
Contextualizing the evolution of Grand Canyon River
boats is the River Histomap, a large linear timeline.
This three-dimensional graphic clearly communicates
through concise text and boat models displayed on the
wall. Touch-screen monitors at the base of the River
Histomap invite visitors to learn more about subjects of
interest to them including boat designs, historic figures
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and trip histories. Placed at the ends of the timeline,
monitors and interpretive graphics inform visitors about
21st Century issues. Here visitors will become informed
of river management and can contemplate a steward-
ship message about the future of the Colorado River
and the Grand Canyon.
As visitors exit the Main Gallery, they can visit the GCA
Store to find interesting collectibles about the historic
boats and stories of the Colorado River.
GETTING INSPIRED TO GET ON THE RIVER
The Patio and Docent-led Programs
Visitors can continue to explore Grand Canyon boats by
interacting with a contemporary boat in the Patio. This
boat, an inflatable, makes for an ideal photo opportu-
nity of the adventure to be had on the Colorado River.
Visible through the glass wall and oversized loading
doors of the building, visitors will notice the historic
Emma Dean displayed in the Orientation Gallery. The
Patio can accommodate additional boats displayed for
special programs, as well as spill-out space for indoor
museum events.
In addition to the inflatable boat, interpretive graphics
and durable interactive exhibits are placed in the Patio
to encourage visitors to learn more about river rafting
and how to take a boat trip.
Environmental Education activities enhance the Grand
Canyon River Heritage Museum experience. Using an
inflatable and other props, visitors can get a taste for
the excitement and adventure of exploring the Grand
Canyon, including loading a boat, river camping, row-
ing a boat and even boat building. Ultimately, the new
museum is designed to instill in visitors a feeling of
excitement and adventure about Grand Canyon river
trips.
A glowing glass wall displays an evolution of boat gear
and combines various interpretive techniques.
A large linear timeline with boat models, concise text
and high-definition video communicates the evolution
of Grand Canyon boats.
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BOAT DISPLAYS
The new Grand Canyon River Heritage Museum will pro-
vide visitors with an authentic experience that inspires
Grand Canyon visitors to make meaningful connections
with Colorado River boats. Visitors to the new museum
will experience a truly unique collection of boats. The
boat collection reflects a period spanning from 1909
to 1963 representing Pre-World War II boats, Early
Powerboats and an array of Contemporary Boats.
Emma Dean
From the Entry Area and Information Desk visitors
move into the Orientation Gallery where they encounter
a unique centerpiece, the Emma Dean. A large pho-
tographic backdrop contextualizes this re-creation of
one of John Wesley Powells 1869 boats. The Emma
Dean is freestanding in the Orientation Gallery and sup-
ported by a custom stainless steel cradle. The cradle is
light and airy and the craftsmanship is of the highest
appropriate quality. The glass guardrail in front of the
Emma Dean protects the boat and provides interpreta-
tion including a touch-screen monitor and interpretive
graphics.
Pre-World War II Boats
The Pre-World War II boats will be displayed in a tradi-
tional diorama setting. Giving context to the diorama is
a large photographic backdrop. In the foreground is a
sandy beach with rocks along the bank of the Colorado
River. On the sandy beach are displayed boats, includ-
ing the Stone, Edith, WEN and Escalante. Concealed
custom powder-coated steel cradles support the boats.
Cradles provide continuous support to the keel and
four cradling points along the hull. A glass guardrail in
front of the diorama protects the boats and provides
interpretation for each boat, including a touch-screen
monitor and interpretive graphics.
INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS CONCEPT - BOAT DISPLAYS
Inspired by Kolb Bothers photography, pre-World War II
boats will be displayed in a sandy beach diorama setting.
GRCA 17171.
Freestanding in the Orientation Gallery, a re-creation of the
John Wesley Powells Emma Dean will be supported by a
light and airy cradle. GRCA 17251
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Early Powerboats
Early powerboats will also be displayed in a traditional
diorama setting. A large photographic background
helps provide context for a small beach with river
water. One of the boats, the Wee Red, is displayed in
a dynamic position, as if cresting a large rapid. Other
boats in this diorama include the Esmeralda II and the
Georgie. A concealed custom powder-coated steel cra-
dle provides continuous support to the keel and four
cradling points along the hull support each boat. A
strategy for maintaining engine fluids within each motor
will be developed with the Small Boat Curator at the San
Francisco Maritime National Historic Park to ensure
the proper stabilization of each boat. A glass guardrail
in front of the diorama protects the boats and provides
interpretation for each boat, including a touch-screen
monitor and interpretive graphics.
Contemporary Boats
The existing collection of contemporary boats will be
enhanced with future acquisitions and displayed at
various heights, as if floating through the space. The
boats in this exhibit include the Music Temple, the
Kirschbaum Kayak and the Sport Yak II. Future acqui-
sitions will likely include significant dories, canoes,
kayaks and self-bailing inflatables.
Some boats are located near the floor and are supported
by custom stainless steel cradles providing continuous
support to the keel and four cradling points along the
hull. Floor mounted cradles should be as light and airy
as possible and the craftsmanship will be of the high-
est appropriate quality. Other boats are suspended by
stainless steel wire hanging systems connected to either
transparent slings or custom powder-coated aluminum
internal frames. Hanging boats are securely anchored
to the buildings existing trusses. A strategy for hang-
Floating within the Main Gallery space, contempo-
rary boats will be suspended in an array by thin wire.
Photo: Canadian Canoe Museum.
Early powerboats will be displayed in a dynamic river
diorama setting that is inspired by 1960 Bill Belknap
up-run photography. Photo: Bill Belknap
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ing boats in a manner that does not deform the boat
hulls will be developed with the Small Boat Curator at
the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park. A
glass guardrail in front of the display protects the boats
and provides interpretation for each boat, including a
touch-screen monitor and interpretive graphics.
Inflatable
Visitors can continue to explore Grand Canyon boats
by interacting with a contemporary boat in an adjacent
Patio. This inflatable boat, similar to Georgie, makes
for an ideal photo opportunity. The boat is securely
anchored to the patio and provides reasonable access
to the boat for all ages and abilities.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GEAR DISPLAYS
A prominent exhibit in the Main Gallery will help convey
the innovative spirit and inventive qualities of boating in
the Grand Canyon, captured in the evolution of gear and
boats used on the Colorado River. The Gear Display, a
wall that displays an evolution of boat gear, combines
various interpretive techniques. Visitors are encour-
aged to discover more about gear that interests them by
exploring touch-screen monitors, high-definition imag-
ery, touchable objects, protective artifact display cases,
interpretive graphics and interactive exhibits. The Gear
Display includes many of the artifacts from the Parks
collection.
Visitors will discover more about boat gear, by explor-
ing touch-screen monitors, high-definition videos and
artifact cases. Photo: AMNH
An inflatable boat similar to Georgie will be
located on the Patio.
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INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS CONCEPT - GEAR DISPLAYS
Artifacts and objects would likely include:
Powell Related
Artifacts - Expedition photos, hull fragment
Objects - Surveying Equipment, Oars
Books - A Canyon Voyage, Report Upon the Colorado
River, Colorado River Controversies
Journals - Walter Clement Powell Diaries,
Pre-World War II Boats General Related
Objects - Oars, Tools, Line, Repair Materials, Buckets,
Food, Camera Gear, Journals, Pencils, Camping Gear,
Herbarium Prints and Sketches
Pre-World War II Boats - Stone
Artifacts - Life jacket, Cooking Items
Book - Canyon Country
Pre-World War II Boats Kolb
Artifacts - Expeditions Photos
Book - Through the Grand Canyon from Wyoming to
Mexico
Pre-World War II Boats Nevills
Artifacts Life Jacket, Norms Hat, Trip Photos and
Newspaper articles
Book - Floristic Studies of the Grand Canyon and
Tributaries
Journals - Nevills notes from Tapeats Creek Register,
Clover Diaries
Early Powerboats General
Objects - Gas Cans, Oil Cans, Tools, Camping Gear,
Canned Food, Outboard Motors
Early Powerboats - Esmeralda II
Artifacts - Oars, Oar Locks, Expedition Photos, Ignition
Key
Early Powerboats Georgie
Artifacts - Baseball Caps and photos
Journals from Clients
Early Powerboats - Wee Red
Artifacts - Expedition Photos
Contemporary Boats General
Artifacts / Objects - Oars, Journals, Paddles, Life Vests,
Coolers, Food, Camping Gear
An array of wall mounted objects will capture the evo-
lution of boat gear used on the Colorado River. Photo:
Tahoe Maritime Museum.
The Gear Display includes artifacts from the Parks
collection, including Norm Nevills blue hat. Photo: J.
Eden GRCA 05584
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Outdoor Boat Display / Demo
Objects - 25+ Miscellaneous Objects to be determined
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AUDIOVISUAL SYSTEMS AND
PROGRAMS
The new Grand Canyon River Heritage Museum will
offer visitors audiovisual systems and programs that
use storytelling to bring the boats to life, reflecting the
spirit of These Boats Will Speak. The museum will pro-
vide visitors with a variety of audiovisual opportunities
including hand-held devices, cell-phone tours, touch-
screen monitors, ambient video displays, ambient
audio and an intimate high-quality theater.
Entry Area and Entire Museum
As visitors move into the entry area friendly staff at a
broad Information Desk greet them. Identification
graphics, including a National Park Service arrowhead,
are displayed behind the desk. Signage on the informa-
tion desk invites visitors to borrow hand-held devices,
or call a number from their own hand-held, accessing
multimedia programs that compliment the museum
experience.
Audiovisual systems and programs would likely
include:
Hand-held Guides
Equipment and system to be determined, but may
include iPods and personal cell phones.
Audio Equipment
Digital Audio Equipment, twelve (12) Speakers
throughout museum and an AV Rack.
Visitors are invited to borrow hand-held multimedia
guides that enhance their experience.
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Audio Program
Thirty (30:00) minutes of audio programming ranges
from individual, discreet elements to all channels
synchronized for a single experience. Includes origi-
nal recording, stock effects, sound design and final
orchestration in the exhibit environment.
Emma Dean
From the Entry Area and Orientation area visitors
move into the Orientation Gallery where they encoun-
ter a unique centerpiece, the Emma Dean. A glass
guardrail in front of the boat display provides interpre-
tation through a touch-screen monitor and interpretive
graphic panel.
include:
Audiovisual Equipment
One (1) 24, wide aspect ratio (16 x 9) touch-screen
monitor with stainless steel bezel. A local computer
and digital video equipment is concealed in a stainless
steel metal frame to cover all buttons and wires. Open-
audio is not recommended in this area.
Audiovisual Program
Included in Main Gallery below.
Theater
From the Orientation Gallery visitors enter the Theater
where they will experience inspiring productions about
running the Colorado River. The Theater shows a vari-
ety of short films that incorporate repurposed historic
footage from the Parks collection, as well as vivid con-
temporary footage. These high-quality productions
will highlight memorable people and events, instilling
in viewers a sense of excitement and adventure for
running the Colorado River. During special events the
theater can be used for small lectures, talks or pro-
grams.
Theater productions will use repurposed footage from
the Parks collection as well as vivid contemporary
footage. Photo: Getty Images.
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include:
HD Projector, HD Player and Show Controller, Screen,
Theater Audio System with Dolby Decoder, Amplifiers,
Speakers and AV Rack.
Audiovisual Program
Four (4) high definition video, surround sound,
exhibit-grade presentations with a total running time
of approximately sixteen (16:00) minutes. Original
footage supplements NPS provided footage and each
program includes an original music score. All pro-
grams include on-screen titles.
Main Gallery
As visitors enter the Main Gallery they will experience
a unique collection of boats. Arranged chronologically
and grouped into three distinct themes, the boat collec-
tion reflects a period spanning from 1909 to 1963. The
three distinct themes represent Pre-World War II Boats,
Early Powerboats and an array of Contemporary Boats,
which serve as the centerpiece of the main gallery. A
glass guardrail in front of the boat displays provides
interpretation for each boat through a touch-screen
monitor and interpretive graphic panel.
Audiovisual systems and programs would likely include:
Audiovisual Program
Forty (40) short stories and eighty (80:00) minutes of
content for the entire museum. All programs include
on-screen titles.
Eighteen (18) 24, wide aspect ratio (16 x 9) touch-
screen monitors with stainless steel bezels. Each
monitor is supported by a local computer and digital
INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS CONCEPT - AUDIOVISUAL
Throughout the museum, touch-screen monitors and
interpretive graphics are mounted on glass guardrails.
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video equipment concealed in a stainless steel metal
frame to cover all buttons and wires. Discrete open-
audio is recommended for audiovisual programs in
this area.
Audio Equipment
Digital audio equipment, 5 track stereo playback capa-
bility and (2 x 1.5 x 12) rectangular speaker array.
Gear Display
A prominent exhibit in the Main Gallery will help convey
the innovative spirit and inventive qualities of boating in
the Grand Canyon, captured in the evolution of gear and
boats used on the Colorado River. Visitors are encour-
aged to discover more about gear that interests them by
exploring touch screen monitors, high-definition imag-
ery, touchable objects, protective artifact display cases,
interpretive graphics and interactive exhibits.
include:
Four (4) 24, wide aspect ratio (16 x 9) touch-screen
monitor with stainless steel bezel. Each monitor is
supported be a local computer and digital video
equipment concealed in a stainless steel metal frame
to cover all buttons and wires. Discrete open-audio is
recommended for audiovisual programs in this area.
The lighting color of the rear-illuminated glass display
wall is synchronized with the adjacent audiovisual pro-
duction by a local computer, digital video equipment
and a show controller concealed in an AV equipment
cabinet concealed within the exhibit display table.
Audio Equipment
Main Gallery touch-screen monitors invite visitors to
learn about Grand Canyon boat design, historic figures
and trip histories.
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River Histomap
Contextualizing the evolution of Grand Canyon River
boats is the River Histomap, a large linear timeline.
This three-dimensional graphic clearly communicates
through concise text and boat models displayed on the
wall. Touch-screen monitors at the base of the River
Histomap invite visitors to learn more about subjects of
interest to them including boat designs, historic figures
and trip histories. Placed at the ends of the timeline,
monitors and interpretive graphics inform visitors about
21st Century issues. Here visitors will be informed of
River Management and can contemplate a stewardship
message about the future of the Colorado River and the
Grand Canyon.
include:
Two (2) 24, wide aspect ratio (16 x 9) touch-screen
monitor with stainless steel bezel. A local computer
and digital video equipment is concealed in a stain-
less steel metal frame to cover all buttons and wires.
Discrete open-audio is recommended for audiovisual
programs in this area.
The lighting color of the rear-illuminated glass display
wall is synchronized with the adjacent audiovisual pro-
duction by a local computer, digital video equipment
and a show controller concealed in an AV equipment
cabinet concealed within the exhibit display table.
Audio Equipment
River Histomap audiovisual programs include images,
such as Dock Marston during the 1963 low water trip,
and will inform visitors about stewardship messages.
Photo: Bill Belknap NAU.PH.96.4.104.63
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PAGE AND TURNBULL

The Laundry Building was constructed in 1926 by the
Fred Harvey Company to provide commercial laun-
dry services for the El Tovar Hotel. Opened for use in
1927, the Laundry Building was built roughly the same
time as the ATSF Power House to the east. Both build-
ings were designed in the same Rustic Swiss Chalet
architectural vocabulary with cyclopean stone walls,
brown-painted wood trim, shallow-pitched gable roofs
and steel industrial sash. The east wall of the Laundry
Building was intentionally left unfinished apparently in
anticipation of a future addition. The Laundry Building
ceased to function as a commercial laundry and has
been used henceforward as a storage facility. At vari-
ous points non-contributing additions were constructed
around the perimeter of the building.
The Laundry Building is a contributor to the World
Heritage, National Register and National Historic
Landmark districts.
As part of the Grand Canyon River Heritage Museum,
we would be removing the later non-contributing addi-
tions, restoring damaged and missing features to match
existing and focusing new construction on the unfin-
ished east side of the building.
The building was well constructed and is in good con-
dition overall but will require rehabilitation of deferred
maintenance features such as stone repair and repoint-
ing, wood repair and replacement and selective steel
window replacement. The interior rehabilitation will
include removal of later non-contributing partitions
to reveal the original open volume with exposed steel
trusses and laundry track.
Laundry Building
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EXTERIOR SELECTIVE DEMOLITION
Existing East Elevation
Existing South Elevation
Existing West Elevation
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LAUNDRY BUILDING REHABILITATION WEST ELEVATION
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LAUNDRY BUILDING REHABILITATION EAST ELEVATION
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LAUNDRY BUILDING REHABILITATION NORTH ELEVATION
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LAUNDRY BUILDING REHABILITATION SOUTH ELEVATION
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BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY/MEP
INTERFACE ENGINEERING
Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Systems
The HVAC systems proposed for the facility will be
designed to take advantage of the existing building
thermal mass, the existing building orientation, and the
existing building clerestory. Pursuing a desire for com-
fort conditions in both extreme summer temperatures
and extreme winter temperatures, both heating and
cooling of the building will be provided.
Ventilation Scheme
Due to many days of temperate climate, natural ven-
tilation is proposed for the building renovation as well
as the new building addition for all unenclosed rooms.
The natural ventilation scheme will be composed of:
0perable windows located or occupant con-
trol.
windows with controlled actuators that will
open and close based on zone carbon dioxide
sensors and zone temperature sensors. These
controlled windows will be located both low
and high to take advantage of both cross venti-
lation (wind pressure) and stack effect.
Clerestory windows with controlled actuators
that will open and close based on zone car-
bon dioxide sensors and zone temperature
sensors. The clerestory will provide natural air
movement using a stack effect.
Air movement will be designed to take air from the plan
west aade and release air on the plan East aade
therefore minimizing odor impacts.
The enclosed Theater and Restrooms will be provided
with ventilation via an air to air heat exchanger. This
heat exchanger will provide ventilation to the Rooms
as well as exhaust air. The air will recover the energy
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BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY/MEP - CONTINUED
created for heating/cooling of the rooms, therefore
minimizing the energy use. In addition an exhaust fan
will be provided for the open spaces to pull air through
the building when the system is alarmed by the carbon
dioxide sensors.
Heating Scheme
The existing building is very massive, providing a facil-
ity with natural thermal mass storage. This inherent
quality of the existing building along with the fact that
a topping slab will be required to provide a consistently
flat walking environment and display environment
makes a perfect match for an in-floor radiant heating
system. The system will consist of:
0ne new 255 MBH propane boiler with
modulating controller and outdoor air
tempera ture reset and two in-line circulating
pumps.
PE/ radiant tubing embedded within a new
concrete topping slab. It is expected that the
topping slab consist o a 2" EPS insulation to
which the tubing is adhered to and a new 3
concrete slab poured above the insulation.
Control panels and radiant loor zoning
maifolds with temperature sensors.
nsulated heating hot water supply and return
piping.
The system is meant to be maintenance friendly and
minimize energy use. Solar thermal panels will be
provided to augment heating capacity passively with-
out the use of the boiler whenever adequate sunlight
is available. This mates up well with the radiant slab
system as very low water temperatures can be used in
the slab versus an all air heating system.
In addition, the new building addition will take advan-
tage o large window exposures on the East side o the
building to provide passive heating in the cool morn-
ings.
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Cooling Scheme
Much like the heating system, the cooling system will
take advantage of the thermal mass. It will also take
advantage of the dry climate during hot months by
using evaporative cooling technologies. Since pip-
ing will already be embedded within the slab for the
heating system, the cooling system will take advantage
of the infrastructure provided and reuse it for cooling.
The cooling radiant slab system will consist of the fol-
lowing components:
0ne new 20-Ton (240,000 BTUH) low silhou-
ette fluid cooler variable frequency drive (for
part load fan modulation) and in-line circulat-
ing pumps.
Re-use o the heating system PE/ tubing
distribution.
Re-use o the heating system control panels
and radiant floor zoning manifolds with tem-
perature sensors.
nsulated tempered water cooling supply and
return piping.
Chemical treatment or the luid cooler sys-
tem.
The system is meant to be maintenance friendly and
minimize energy use.
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Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems
The plumbing and fire protection systems for the facil-
ity will be all new and will include the following:
New 4" sanitary sewer main.
New 2" domestic cold water main.
New 6" ire riser main.
Domestic hot water will be provided via under coun-
ter instantaneous hot water heaters (one for each
restroom) and integration into the buildings solar hot
water heating system. we anticipate approximately 8
solar hot water heating panels (4'x8' each) to provide
adequate domestic hot water and heating hot water
(see HVAC narrative).
water reduction is a major goal o the systems or
this facility. To reduce potable water consumption as
much as possible, the following fixtures will be utilized:
1/8 gallon per lush urinals (saving over 85
of water use from urinals).
1.28 gallon per lush water closets (saving
20 o water use rom water closets).
0.5 gallon per minute lavatories (saving 75
of water use from lavatories).
A standard dual height ADA drinking fountain will be
provided. All fixtures noted above will be mounted at
ADA heights where required.
Make-up water with reduced pressure backlow pre-
vention will be provided for each of the HVAC systems
(one for the heating water system and one for the cool-
ing water system).
Floor drains and trap primers will be provided in each
of the two restrooms. Restroom floors will be sloped to
drain to the new floor drains.
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The building will be ully sprinklered per NFP/ 13
requirements. A drain will be provided from the fire
sprinkler system to the exterior of the building.
Electrical Systems
The electrical system for the building will be serviced
via existing power to the site. The system will incorpo-
rate the high solar income on the site through the use
of photovoltaic panels as the renewable energy source.
The electrical systems will consist of:
New power lines rom a pole mounted
transormer on the South East side o the
building.
New electrical room in the existing basement
of the building.
New 225 amp 120/208 volt panel to support
new loads to be located in the electrical room.
Photovoltaic system inverters located in the
new electrical room.
Power distribution panels or lighting systems,
receptacle/exhibit loads, and A/V loads.
Motor starters and disconnects or H\/C
(boiler, fluid cooler, pumps, heat exchanger,
and fans) and Plumbing equipment
(instantaneous water heaters)
A central fire alarm system is not expected for the
facility. Conduit and pathways will be provided for
the Security, Technology, and A/V systems within the
facility.
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MEP PLAN
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STRUCTURAL CONCEPTS
DEGENKOLB ENGINEERS
The existing Laundry Building is a one-story structure,
with a partial basement, of mixed construction. The roof
consists of steel trusses spanning to perimeter concrete
bearing walls and interior steel columns. The roof is
sheathed with wood framing members that are laid on
edge. The west side of the building contains a clerestory
roof. The foundation consists of concrete spread footings
at the perimeter and isolated spread footings at interior
columns. The lateral force resisting system is concrete
shear walls. Additions of wood frame construction are
located on the west and south sides of the building and a
concrete masonry addition is located on the east side of
the building.
The structural work for the conversion of the Laundry
Building to the Historic Boat Museum consists of a seis-
mic retrofit and building addition. The existing additions
around the building will be removed.
The seismic upgrade concepts presented are designed
in accordance with the Life-Safety provisions of ASCE 41
Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Structures. Seismic
upgrade measures include:
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of the building.
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STRUCTURAL CONCEPTS
The new addition on the east side of the Laundry Building
will be constructed of a combination of wood and steel
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and steel columns will support the gravity loads and
steel braced frames will resist the lateral loads. The new
structure will be seismically separated from the existing
structure.
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LAUNDRY BUILDING MAIN LEVEL
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STRUCTURAL DETAILS
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STRUCTURAL DETAILS
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STRUCTURAL DETAILS
Executive Summary J une 7th, 2010
Total gross floor area (s.f.) 10,821
$/SF $
Total Building Construction $229 $2,481,472
Site Preparation $11,000
Site Paving, Structures & Landscaping $46,000
Utilities on Site $48,000
Total Site Construction $105,000
Subtotal Direct Construction Cost $239 $2,586,472
Location Factor Included in Unit Rates
Remoteness Factor 9.00% $22 $232,782
Federal Wage Rate Included in Unit Rates
Factor Arizona Contractor's Tax 6.80% $16 $175,880
Contingency for Development of Design 15.00% $36 $387,971
Total Direct Construction Cost
$313 $3,383,105
Standard General Conditions $426,500
Government General Conditions $168,500
Historic Preservation Factor Included in Unit Rates
Subtotal Net Construction Cost $368 $3,978,105
Overhead and Profit 5.00% $198,905

Estimate Net Construction Cost $386 $4,177,010
Contracting Method Adjustment (Best Value) 5.00% $19 $208,851
Escalation to Midpoint (October 2011) 4.00% $15 $167,080
Bond and Insurance Included in General Conditions
TOTAL ESTIMATE OF BASE CONSTRUCTION $421 $4,552,941
Exhibit Design, Fabrication & Exhibit Audiovisual $207 2,234,640 $
Exhibit Design Fee 25% 558,660 $
subtotal $258 2,793,300 $
Total Building cost with Exhibits $679 $7,346,241
Soft Costs
Design fees - % of base construction cost 25% $1,138,235
Owner Contingency 10% $455,294
12.00 $155,822
HazMat Survey and Abatement (based on per square
foot cost of Abatement estimate performed on the Power
House in 2007, 20,000 s.f. floorplate plus 20%
Escalation)
$180,000
Future paved patio 2750 sf 10.00 $27,500
Future paved patio Pise Wall 105 lf 200.00 $21,000
TOTAL $9,324,093
Exclusions
Owner Construction insurance/Builders Risk
Utility Connection Charges
Testing and Inspection Fees
FF&E
Assessments, taxes, finance, legal and development charges
Photovoltaic: 25 kilowatt array with standard 125 watt
panels. Estimate is based on average unit cost of
$4.21/watt per May 2010 "Solar Buzz Retail Module Price
Index" and installation cost @ 50% of panel cost, 9%
remoteness factor and 6.8% sales tax
Opinion of Probable Costs
(Interpretive Design)
Grand Canyon Historic Boat Museum
Feasibility Study / Pre-Design Phase
May 26, 2010
EXHIBIT FABRICATION & INSTALLATION
Ref. # Area and Exhibit Title Description Notes / Sub Total
Scheme C / Hybrid

1.00 Introduction
1.10 Introduction - Part 1 Photomural - (1) 13' x 10' fabric stretched over steel frame. Anchor powder-
coated steel structure to exiting concrete floor and walls.
7,431.97 $
1.20 Introduction - Part 2 Photomural - (1) 13' x 14' fabric stretched over frame. Anchor powder-coated
steel structure to exiting concrete floor and walls.
10,158.65 $
1.30 Introduction - Part 3 Photomural - (1) 13' x 8' fabric stretched over frame. Anchor powder-coated steel
structure to exiting concrete floor and walls.
5,856.17 $
1.40 Introduction - Part 4 Photomural - (1) 13' x 12' fabric stretched over frame. Anchor powder-coated
8,582.85 $
Audio Equipment - Digital Audio equipment with 6 track stereo playback capability
and speakers.
4,267.08 $
Audio Program - AV integration by fabricator. 30,000.00 $ CA +TSG
1.50 Emma Dean Structural Glass Guard Rail - (1) 30" H x 18' L. Anchor to existing concrete floor
w/ stainless steel stanchions and base plates
3,284.41 $
Primary Interpretive Graphic - (1) 3/4" x 18" H x 60" L HPL Panel & stainless steel
structure
3,629.67 $
Artifact Case - (1) 12" H x 48" W x 12" D stainless steel case & structure w/
desiccant. Includes internal LED lighting.
22,117.98 $
Artifacts - (1) Boat - Provided by Client - $
Artifacts Mounts - (1) custom stainless steel cradle 4,993.01 $ Artifacts Mounts (1) custom stainless steel cradle 4,993.01 $
Artifacts - (1) Portion of Hull - Provided by Client NIC
Artifacts - (1) Custom artifact mount 4,107.73 $
Audiovisual - (1) 18" diagonal touchscreen monitor - w/ stainless steel bezel, AV
equip cabinet and support structure to glass guard rail.
5,571.99 $
Audiovisual - Digital video source equipment concealed in AV equipment cabinet. 5,844.66 $
Audiovisual Program - AV integration by fabricator. 20,000.00 $ CA +TSG
1.60 Acknowledgments Photomural - (1) 13' x 5' fabric stretched over frame. Anchor powder-coated steel
4,129.86 $
1.00 Total Introduction 139,976.01 $

2.00 Theater
River Heritage Audiovisual - HD Projector, HD Source Equipment, Audio Equipment and AV
Rack - Provided By Others
50,000.00 $ CA +TSG
Seating - Provide by Building Contractor NIC
Audiovisual Program - Provided by others. 450,000.00 $ CA +TSG
2.00 Total Theater 500,000.00 $

3.00 Pre-World War II Boats
3.01 Stone, Edith, Glen, WEN
& Escalante
Photomural - (1) 13' x 16' fabric stretched over frame. Anchor powder-coated
10,576.51 $
8,044.59 $
Photomural - (1) 13' x 6' fabric stretched over frame. Anchor powder-coated steel
4,369.20 $
Structural Glass Guard Rail - (1) 30" H x 40' L. Anchor to existing concrete floor
4,261.51 $
structure
14,832.27 $
Artifacts - (5) Boats - Provided by Client NIC
Artifacts Mounts - (5) concealed custom powder-coated steel cradle 10,094.79 $
1 T H E S I B B E T T G R O U P 6/4/2010
Diorama - Sandy river beach with sculpted rock boulders and driftwood. Does not
include water or plant material.
89,261.44 $ assuming 800 SF
equip cabinet and support structure to glass guard rail. Does not include audio.
15,696.24 $
Audiovisual Program - AV integration by fabricator. 100,000.00 $ CA +TSG
and speakers.
3,962.29 $
Audio Program - AV integration by fabricator. 10,000.00 $ CA +TSG
3.00 Total Pre-World War II 276,526.02 $
4.00 Early Powerboats
4.01 Esmeralda II, Georgie &
Wee Red
8,044.59 $
9,507.84 $
10,576.51 $
Structural Glass Guard Rail - (1) 30" H x 40' L. Anchor to existing concrete floor
4,261.51 $
structure
8,166.25 $
Artifacts Mounts - (3) concealed custom powder-coated steel cradle 8,450.68 $
Diorama - Sandy river beach, river and wave. Does not include plant material. 89,261.44 $ assuming 800 SF
10,435.12 $
Audiovisual Program - AV integration by fabricator. AV Program by others. 80,000.00 $ CA +TSG
and speakers.
3,962.29 $
Audio Program - AV integration by fabricator. AV Programs by others. 10,000.00 $ CA +TSG
4.00 Total Early Powerboats 248,093.42 $
5.00 Contemporary Boats Structural Glass Guard Rail - (1) 30" H x 60' L. Anchor to existing concrete floor
6,392.27 $
p
structure
18,213.36 $
Artifacts Mounts - (8) custom stainless steel cradles or stainless steel cable
hanging systems. Structural system and anchor points in truss work above for
hanging boats provided by Building Contractor
16,868.49 $
24,635.23 $
Audiovisual Program - AV integration by fabricator. AV Program by others. 160,000.00 $ CA +TSG
5.00 Total Contemporary 231,536.52 $
6.00 Gear Display Structural Glass Walls - (2) two independent 13' H x 12' L glass display walls with
a 24" deep x 12' L stainless steel display table. Glass walls include internal LED
lighting, audiovisual systems and artifact mounts. Display tables includes
graphics, audiovisual systems, interactive exhibits, touchable object and
touchable models. Anchor glass display wall structure to existing concrete floor
and walls.
34,986.49 $
Secondary Interpretive Graphic - (6) 3/4" x 12" H x 18" L HPL Panel with stainless
steel tabletop support structure
7,262.00 $
Artifact Text Label - (40) 1/8" x 3" H x 5" L HPL Panels surface mounted with
adhesive
2,811.41 $
Objects / Artifacts - (100+) Miscellaneous Objects / Artifacts provided by Client NIC
Objects / Artifacts - (75+) Open display mounts 5,458.42 $
Objects / Artifacts - (25+) small display cases w/ concealed desiccant 7,118.96 $ Assume 2 small display cases
Touchable Objects - (16) objects provided by Client NIC
Touchable Objects Mounts - (16) 1,124.57 $
Interactive Exhibits - (4) 12" H x 18" W x 12" D, stainless steel interactives
including a range of motions such as cranking, turning, rotating and pushing.
Topics TBD.
22,853.02 $ Assuming simple, mechanical
interactive exhibits.
Audiovisual - (4) 30" diagonal HD monitors - w/ stainless steel bezels mounted
within glass display wall. Does not include audio.
20,689.38 $
Audiovisual - (4) 18" diagonal touchscreen monitors - w/ stainless steel bezel,
cabinet and table top support structure. Does not include audio.
18,749.34 $
Audiovisual - Digital video source equipment concealed in AV equipment cabinet
concealed within display table
5,427.18 $
Audiovisual Program - AV integration by fabricator. AV Programs by others. 40,000.00 $ TSG
6.00 Total Gear Display 166,480.77 $
7.00 Histomap Structural Glass Wall - (1) one independent 13' H x 10' L glass display walls with
a 24" deep x 12' L stainless steel display table. Glass walls includes internal LED
lighting, audiovisual systems and sculpted boat models. Display table includes
graphics, audiovisual systems, interactive exhibits, touchable object and
touchable models. Anchor glass display wall structure to existing concrete floor
and walls.
18,989.38 $
Secondary Interpretive Graphic - (3) 3/4" x 12" H x 18" L HPL Panel with stainless
steel tabletop support structure
4,753.10 $
Artifact Text Label - (30) 1/8" x 3" H x 5" L HPL Panels surface mounted with
adhesive
2,183.37 $
Audiovisual - (2) 13" diagonal touchscreen monitors - w/ stainless steel bezel,
cabinet and table top support structure. Does not include audio.
12,889.76 $
Audiovisual - Digital video source equipment concealed in AV equipment cabinet
concealed within display table
5,427.18 $
Audiovisual Program - AV integration by fabricator. 40,000.00 $ TSG
Models - (30) +/- 12" long cast resin half-hull models of emblematic Grand
Canyon River boats
9,792.27 $
Interactive Exhibits - (2) 12" H x 18" W x 12" D, stainless steel interactives
including a range of motions such as cranking, turning, rotating and pushing.
Topics TBD.
7.00 Total Histomap 106,957.70 $
8.00 Outdoor Boat Display /
Demonstration
8.01 Introduction - Part 1 Outdoor Photomural - (1) 13' x 14' fabric stretched over frame. Anchor Corten
steel structure to exiting concrete paving and walls.
15,907.51 $
8.02 Introduction - Part 2 Primary Interpretive Graphic - (4) 3/4" x 18" H x 60" L HPL Panel & Corten steel
structure
5,903.97 $
8.03 Introduction - Part 3 Objects / Artifacts - 25+) Miscellaneous Objects / Artifacts provided by Client NIC
Touchable Objects Mounts (25) 5 047 39 $ Touchable Objects Mounts - (25) 5,047.39 $
Artifact Text Label - (25) 1/4" x 8" H x 10" L HPL Panels & Corten steel structure 12,709.73 $
8.04 Introduction - Part 4 Outdoor Interactive Exhibits - (4) stainless steel interactives including a range of
motions such as cranking, turning, rotating and pushing. Topic TBD.
8.05 Introduction - Part 5 Objects - (1) S-Rig or similar boat - Provided by Client NIC
Ladder Structure - (4) Boat access stairs, ladders, ramps TBD 17,345.28 $
8.06 Acknowledgments Cast Plaque - (1) 18" x 24" bronze plaque identify project stakeholders, etc. 6,129.21 $
8.00 Total Outdoor Boats Display / Demonstration Area 84,399.98 $
Sub Total Exhibits 1,753,970.43 $
Contingency @ 20% 350,794.09 $
Probable Tax - $
Probable Shipping and Installation 129,874.97 $
TOTAL 2,234,639.49 $
Notes 1) Retail area by Building Contractor
2) Flooring by Building Contractor
3) Lighting by Building Contractor
4) Power and Data to Point of Connection by Building Contractor
5) Loading Dock is Paved and Doors are 14' H x 12' W
Notes and Assumptions
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All graphics supplied to Fabricator as production ready files.
Fabricator has not included costs associated with image acquisition and/or use rights
Fabricator has not included costs associated with producing original illustrations, maps or other art
Artifact mounts by Fabricator, artifact mounting by others
Numbers by PS unless otherwise noted
APPENDIX - BOAT CATALOG - ALL PHOTOS: GRCA COLLECTION
APPENDIX - BOAT CATALOG - CONTINUED
APPENDIX - GEAR CATALOG
APPENDIX - GEAR CATALOG - CONTINUED
APPENDIX - VIDEO CATALOG
APPENDIX - VIDEO CATALOG - CONTINUED
APPENDIX - VIDEO CATALOG - CONTINUED
APPENDIX - MUSEUM RESOURCES
The following museums and persons were contacted during the preparation of this study:
San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park
Building E. Fort Mason. San Francisco, CA 94123
Body of Water: San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Coast
Mission: San Francisco Maritime and its partners seek to forge emotional and intellectual connections through
preservation and interpretation of the resources and stories of Americas maritime gateways, history, and culture,
especially the development of the Pacific Coast.
Contact: Bill Doll, Curator of Small Craft, (415) 561-7121

Canadian Canoe Museum
910 Monaghan Road
Peterboroug, Ontario K9J 5K4
http://www.canoemuseum.ca/
Body of Water: Lake Ontario
Mission: The Canadian Canoe Museum, a unique national heritage centre that explores the canoes enduring sig-
nificance to the peoples of Canada. The Canadian Canoe Museum is North Americas only canoe museum.
Contact: John Summers, Curator, (705) 748-9153 x 208

Antique Boat Museum
750 Mary Street
Clayton, New York
http://www.abm.org/
Body of Water: Saint Lawrence River
Mission: Our mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret boats and other objects related to the history of
boating in North America and to enhance public understanding and appreciation of the contributions of the St.
Lawrence River region to North Americas boating history.
Contact: John MacLean, Executive Director, (315) 686-4104
Tahoe Maritime Museum
5205 West Lake Blvd
Homewood, CA 96141
http://www.tahoemaritimemuseum.org/
Body of Water: Lake Tahoe
Mission: The Tahoe Maritime Museums mission is to stimulate an interest in and an understanding of Lake
Tahoes rich maritime history through the highest standards of historic preservation, innovative interpretation and
public education.
Contact: Heather Leonard, Director, (530) 525-9253
APPENDIX - ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Client Team
Steve Martin National Park Service Park Superintendent
Leah McGinnis National Park Service Management Assistant
Michael Terzich National Park Service Project Manager
Allyn Stern National Park Service Assistant to the Superintendent
Carl Bowman National Park Service Exhibit Specialist
Laura Shearin National Park Service Concessions Specialist
Doug Lentz National Park Service Deputy Chief, Concessions Management
Ellen Seeley National Park Service
Jan Balsom National Park Service Deputy Chief, Science and Resource Management
Maureen Oltrogge National Park Service Public Affairs Officer
Michael Johnson National Park Service Compliance Specialist
Michael McGinnis National Park Service River District Ranger
Marc Yeston National Park Service Deputy Chief, Visitor and Resource Protection

Susan Schroeder Grand Canyon Association Executive Director
Bonnie ODonnell Grand Canyon Association Development Director
Jim Babbitt Grand Canyon Association GCA Board Member
Mike Buchheit Grand Canyon Association
Mark Grisham Grand Canyon River Outfitters Association Executive Director
Phil Smith Science Policy & Management Advisor
Brad Dimock Grand Canyon River Outfitters Association
Cam Staveley Grand Canyon River Outfitters Association
Gaylord Staveley Grand Canyon River Outfitters Association GCROA/Advisor

Design Team
Peter Pfau Pfau Long Architecture Principal Architect
Marcos Ancinas Pfau Long Architecture Senior Project Manager Architect
Donald Sibbett The Sibbett Group Principal Exhibits
Tom Dufurrena Page and Turnbull Principal Historic
Laurie Johnston Degenkolb Engineers Principal Structural
Brian DiBarnaba Degenkolb Engineers Project Manager Structural
Hormoz Janssens Interface Engineering Principal Mechanical
Gary Holland Davis Langdon Associate Principal Cost Estimator
Chris Grubbs Chris Grubbs Rendering Renderer

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