Powder Magazine Restoration — Summer/Autumn 2004

 

The Powder Magazine,
as it stood in June 2004
John McDonald with group on June 19, 2004, in front of the Powder Magazine, soon to be restored.
Before the arches and prior to roof vegetation being removed
Cedars growing on roof
Cardboard arch template
Gerry Inglis and Nephew Ryan checking to see if the arch template is going to fit properly
Installation of plywood arches to shore up roof
Stonemason at work after completion of arches
Removal of vegetation by Credit Valley Conservation
After removal of vegetation
Powerwashing to remove moss and debris
More powerwashing!
Rear view of Powder Magazine after powerwashing
Ready for the next phase
Gerry Inglis, Stonemason, mixing mortar
The mortar effect
Grout to fill the cracks and crevices
Infilling with grout
The finished look after grouting
Structural repair of roof
Modern stone cutting
New stones placed
Only a few stones to go (from the inside)
Only a few stones to go (from the outside)

Powderhouse restoration completed -- October 2004
An appropriate security door is to be installed.

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