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Review - (21524) Standard ReviewReviewName B & O Railroad Museum, Inc.Project Title Climate Control Updates for the B&O Railroad

MuseumDue DateVisible FromVisible ToRequestRequested Amount $71,500.00Program Area MHAACounty Baltimore CityFeedbackYes/No UndecidedReview Long Notes

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FY 2022 MHAA Project Grant Intent to Apply FormIntent to Apply

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Applicant InformationFederal Tax ID(Also known as the Employer Identification Number or EIN). This is generallya 9-digit number, e.g. 52-1234567.52-1535426

Applicant OrganizationThe B&O Railroad Museum, Inc.

Address901 W. Pratt Street

CityBaltimore

StateMD

Zip Code21223

Primary Project Contact Person

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PrefixMs.

First NameJoAnne

Last NameWoolley

TitleChief Development Officer

Office Phone4436272381

Extension

[email protected]

Address901 W. Pratt Street

CityBaltimore

StateMD

Zip Code21223

Primary Contact's Role on the ProjectChief Development Officer

Project DescriptionHeritage AreaCheck all that apply. If you not sure which heritage area your project is in,watch this short video with instructions on how to check.Baltimore National

County where the project will take place:Baltimore City

Project TitleClimate Control Updates for the B&O Annex and Roundhouse

What type of project are you requesting funding for?The following types of activities are eligible to receive MHAA funding:

• Capital - Acquisition, Development, Rehabilitation, Restoration, Pre-Development (Construction and Pre-Construction), Trails

• Non-Capital - Planning, Research, Interpretation, Exhibits, DigitalResources, Signage, Archeology, Educational Programs, Seminars,Conferences, Performances, Commemorations, Festivals

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Capital (MHAA)

Project DescriptionBriefly describe your project, including what your end results and productswill be.To help ensure the indefinite care and use of one of Baltimore’s mostimportant historic landmarks, we are seeking to update the environmentalconditions of our Roundhouse and Annex Building to contemporarystandards. This is critical for ensuring continuous care of our collections byproviding appropriate temperature and humidity control. The Annex includesexhibit space on the first floor and our library & archives on the second floor.Unfortunately, aging HVAC equipment has reached the end of its useful lifecycle and is at risk of failing, which would be detrimental to the collectionsand archives. Additionally, the electric operators on the circular bank of 22windows in the clerestory of the Roundhouse have worn out, no longerfunction, and need to be repaired/replaced. In undertaking this project, wewill be preserving and enhancing these important national historic landmarkstructures ensuring they remain cultural assets for Baltimore and the world.

Benefit to the Heritage AreaBriefly discuss how your project will benefit heritage tourism in your localheritage area.The B&O Roundhouse and can become unseasonably warm adverselyaffecting the collection and creating an uncomfortable environment forguests. Being able to open the lantern windows will allow for substantialnatural ventilation in the spring, summer, and fall months in the Roundhousewhich is not air conditioned. By addressing temperature and climate controlissues in the B&O’s historic Baldwin Roundhouse (ca. 1884) and AnnexBuilding (ca. 1891), we will be creating both a comfortable environment forvisitors, thereby attracting more visitors to the heritage area, as well asensuring a historically significant collection is appropriately cared for andpreserved. We believe this structural enhancement will significantly benefitheritage tourism in the Baltimore National Heritage Area.

Project BudgetWhen typing in dollar amounts, only enter numbers. Round theamounts to the nearest dollar.

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MHAA grant funds requestedThe minimum amount you can request is $5,000. The maximum amount is$50,000 for non-capital projects and $100,000 for capital projects.100000.00

Total Matching Funds Expected• Your organization must match MHAA funds dollar-for-dollar, with anycombination of cash and in-kind contributions.

• This means that if you receive a $5,000 grant, your organization mustspend an additional $5,000 on the project using non-state sources offunds.

• This match may be "in-kind," meaning it may consist of volunteer hoursyou plan to spend on the project (currently valued at $29.51 per hour)and the documented value of donated services and materials.

• All match must be spent after the grant is awarded.• If you plan to spend additional match, beyond the required dollar-for-dollar match, list the total amount of non-state funds you anticipatespending on the project here. Leveraging more than the required one-to-one match is not a requirement and will not mean that your project ismore likely to be funded.

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Request Type/StatusContributions-Grant-ITA Received

FundState Fund

Record TypeOrganization

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KRIS A. HOELLEN

Executive DirectorThe B&O Railroad Museum443-627-2392 (direct) - [email protected] • Trusted entrepreneurial senior executive with over twenty-five years’ non-profit and for-profit management

experience in the transportation, conservation and destination management fields.

• Proven track record in strategic planning, Board and volunteer management, and staff capacity-building/mentoring.

• Demonstrated skill at fundraising, new business development, budget allocation, and revenue projection.

• Effective communicator, both with internal and external audiences; experienced in all media outlets.

EDUCATION_____________________________________________________________________________________

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, Baltimore, Maryland M.S. - Environmental Science and Policy, 1998, GPA: 3.8/4.0

(Earned advanced degree while maintaining full-time professional position)

EMORY UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Georgia B.A. – History, 1989, GPA: 3.5/4.0

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY Certificate in Strategic Organizational Leadership, January 2008

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE______________________________________________________________________

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore, Maryland, September 2018 to Present

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF CONSERVATION OFFICER The National Aquarium, Baltimore, Maryland, April 2016 to August 2018

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS VICE PRESIDENT, SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS, AND DIRECTOR, CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP NETWORK, December 2005 to March 2016 The Conservation Fund, Shepherdstown, West Virginia

GROUP MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT July 2004 - November 2005 URS Corporation, Gaithersburg, Maryland

DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS April 2002 – July 2004

American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Washington, D.C.

SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER, TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD July, 1999 – April, 2002 National Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C.

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR/ASSOCIATE DEPUTY DIRECTOR July 1991 – July 1999 Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (ASTSWMO), Washington, D.C.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND PROMOTION 1989- 1990 Earthbeat Television, Atlanta, Georgia

ASSISTANT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE 1988 – 1989 Pringle Dixon Pringle, Atlanta, Georgia

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James E. Partridge Project Manager, Conservationist, Restorationist, Carpenter

The B&O Railroad Museum

Skilled craftsman with more than 30 years’ experience to confidently complete building projects. Restoration of historical structures has been the focus of my career. I coordinate and work in concert with other craftsmen to bring projects to a successful result.

EXPERIENCE

B&O RAILROAD MUSEUM: Restoration Department, 2016-present, Project Manager, Conservationist, Restorationist, Carpenter

• Coordinate and work with fellow restorationists and volunteers on Museum collection railroad equipment

• Design Paint program to promote safe application of high-end Commercial coatings. • Design and help build Program to capture Data, in order to analyze labor cost and time

allocation on Restoration jobs T.W. Ellis: Home Improvement Company Baltimore Metro Area, 2014-present, Lead Carpenter

• Installation of cabinetry and trim finishes per architectural drawings. • Design / build both cabinetry and trim as required • Coordinated and worked with subcontractors to facilitate successful project completion

JEPCO INC.: Home Improvement Company - Baltimore Metro area, 2008-2014, Owner, President- Licensed contractor in State of Maryland

• Successfully managed company for projects ranging to $180,000.00. Design/ Build specialty Kitchens, Bathrooms in Roland Park

• Design/ Build cabinetry, built-ins, room reconfiguration • Specialized in melding contracted improvements and additions to historical structures

for seamless effect Contracted and managed subcontractors The Cypress Builders: Home Improvement Company - Baltimore Metro Area, 2006-2008, Site Superintendent, Project Manager

• Managed projects in field for small construction company, Typically brought additions out of ground and stayed on job through completion

• Performed all aspects of job as needed including Footers, Framing, • Carpentry, Roofing and Siding • Specialized in tying new construction to existing structures

TK Wyatt Building Company INC.: Commercial Building Company - Baltimore, Columbia area, 2005-2006, Site Superintendent

• Site Superintendent for building new Two Story, 50,000 SF Concrete Tilt-Up Building. • Superintendent for various 'Fit Outs' for commercial stores and offices • Site representative for commercial property owners to verify subcontractor work

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Galloway Construction INC.: Commercial Building Company - Baltimore Area, 2003-2005, Working Superintendent

• Hired as 1099 Carpenter reframing historic row house and prepping structure for commercial restaurant "The Bicycle Restaurant" on first floor and residential housing on floors above.

• Hired full time as working superintendent • Completed various projects rehabilitating older structures, bringing them up to code

and preparing the structure for a new commercial entity Self Employed 1099,: 2002-2003,Carpenter- Silver Spring

• Carpenter to frame out second floor addition for large private ranch house • Framing included Dormers and complete rework of structural members to prepare

structure for second floor loads. Controlled Demolition INC.: Implosion Contractor - Continental North America, 1995-2002, Site superintendent

• Initially hired as labor but quickly became the Drilling Superintendent. Managed drill team preparing concrete structures for explosive felling. Promoted to Site superintendent and was in charge of total building preparation for explosive felling of structures including stacks, bridges and buildings.

• Operated various types of equipment including Track drills, Excavators, man-lifts and bobcats

• Worked closely with Adjacent Property Owners, Town, State and Federal agencies to bring successful completion to jobs throughout the country.

Atlanta Hall Farm: Thoroughbred horse farm - Monkton, Maryland, 1994-1995, Farm Maintenance Manager Managed all field, fence, equipment and support personnel associated with upkeep of a highly ranked 900-acre thoroughbred horse farm. Ervan Price Construction Company: Residential framing company, 1982-1988, Laborer, Rough Framer • Worked as laborer on rough framing crew building townhomes and single-family homes EDUCATION Franklin Pierce University 1988-1993 B.F.A. with Minor Computer studies College of the Atlantic 1991-1992

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Jonathan GoldmanChief Curator | B&O Railroad Museum

Professional Experience

2015/Oct – 2019/Sep Curator and Manager of IDB Cultural CenterInter-American Development Bank• Curator and leader of the IDB Art Collection and Cultural Center team within a complexinstitution with over 4,000 employees• Responsible for the curation and care of a collection of 2,000 artworks and objects• Pioneered successful external partnerships with Google Arts and Culture, University of Maryland, John’s Hopkins University, Meridian International Center, Washington Project for the Arts, Council of the Americas, Smithsonian Latino Center, DC Mayor’s Office of Latino Affairs, and theEmbassies of Brazil, Spain, Paraguay, Colombia, and Argentina• Secured and implemented a capital project to renovate the Cultural Center and provideconservation to the collection.• Created and implemented a new, impact-driven mission for the Cultural Center and collectionhighlighting creativity as the main driver of innovation• Overhauled and implemented all art collection policies and procedures to align with museumbest practices and international standards

2019/Sep – Present Chief CuratorB&O Railroad Museum

Teaching Experience

2017/Aug – 2019/Sep Adjunct Professor, Master’s Degree in Exhibition DesignGeorge Washington University

• Core design studio class on exhibition design for museums and storytelling throughexperiential and interactive design

2011/Jan – 2015/OctExhibition Design and ProgrammingArt Musuem of the Americas, Organization of American States• Rebranded museum• Produced and designed over 20 exhibitions• Functioned as primary fundraiser by creating and managing AMA’s largest annual fundraiser(Art After Dark), museum membership, partnerships, and the board’s fundraising efforts• Served as liaison to the museum board• Managed the museum calendar, production timelines, and exhibition budgeting

2000 – 2004ImaginAsia InternSmithsonian Freer | Sackler Galleries of Asian Art, Education Department

Languages

Englishnative

Spanishintermediate

Chinese (Mandarin)advanced

Professional ReferencesClare BrownChief of Design, Smithsonian National Museum of American History

Selma ThomasExecutive Producer of Exhibit Media, Smithsonian African American History and Culture Museum

Mariana AmatulloAssociate Professor of Strategic Design and Management, Parsons/The New School

Adriana OspinaCurator Art Museum of the Americas

[email protected], 443-627-2378

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Education

2012 – 2015M.A. in Exhibition Design, HonorsGeorge Washington University | Washington, DC

2007 – 2010 B.F.A. in Art Direction and Design for Social Impact, HonorsArt Center College of Design | Pasadena, California• First person in the USA to be certified in Design for Social Impact• Awarded a Designmatters Fellowship to the Art Museum of the Americas, OAS

2004 – 2008 B.A. in Chinese Studies, HonorsOccidental College | Los Angeles, California

Professional Service

2019 Judge, Big Ideas Contest, University of California, Berkeley2018 Juror, Washington DC Commission of the Arts and Humanities’ Curation Grants 2017 Lecturer, Impact-driven art and design for the Ministry of Culture, Guadalajara, Mexico2017-2018 Judge, Masters Thesis Defense, GW Masters in Exhibition Design2017-2018 Board President, LeDroit Park Civic Association2015-2018 Board Member, Neighbors to the President Consortium2014 Presenter, American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting’s Emerging Innovators Forum 2014 Juror, American Alliance of Museums’ International Fellowship Selection Committee2013 Presenter, American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting

Recognition

2016 Featured in Dot Magazine: ”Social Innovation Designers Pioneering New Career Paths"2013 American Alliance of Museums Fellowship Recipient2012 Outstanding Performance Award - Employee of the Year2011 Art Center, Designmatters Fellowship - Art Museum of the Americas2007 Occidental College - Research Grant in China2004 Lucia Pierce Excellence in Chinese Studies Award, Sidwell Friends School2001 School Year Abroad Merit Scholarship, Beijing, China

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Anna Kresmer Archivist, B&O Railroad Museum [email protected] 443-627-2389 Experienced Archivist and Library Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit information management industry. Strong archives professional skilled in Collection Processing and Description, Preservation, Technical Writing and Copyediting, and Project Implementation. Experience Archivist B&O Railroad Museum, Sep 2019 – Present, Baltimore, Maryland

● Work closely with the Chief Curator and the Collections Committee of the Board of Directors to manage and maintain all Museum collection holdings.

● Recruit and supervise cadre of long-term volunteers and postsecondary student interns. ● Accession, survey, and evaluate holdings in Museum Archives and Library, including

artifacts, artwork, manuscripts and documents, photographs, and audiovisual materials. ● Perform archives and library reference tasks for Museum members, staff, and the

public. ● Assist with the creation and revision of procedural manuals and policy documents

concerning collection management, disaster recovery, and use of archival materials. ● Research and make recommendations on preservation of collection materials in storage

and on display. ● Manage collection records using PastPerfect 5.0 database software. ● Assist with the research, development, and installation of temporary Museum exhibits. ● Create and nurture partnerships and projects with the goal of increasing access to

collections materials regardless of ability, socioeconomic status, or affiliation. ● Educate K-12 students in research techniques, handling, and use of primary source

materials. Archivist/Library Manager National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, Jacobus tenBroek Library. Sep 2009 – Sep 2019, Baltimore, Maryland Materials Preservation - Student Worker Simmons College Library, Oct 2008 – May 2009, Boston, Massachusetts Archival Intern Harvard Law School Library, Special Collections, Sep 2008 – Dec 2008, Cambridge, Massachusetts Freelance Archivist Boston University School of Law, May 2008 – Sep 2008, Boston, Massachusetts

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Archival Intern, Boston University, Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Institute Sep 2007 – Dec 2007, Boston, Massachusetts Library Assistant Tucson Unified School District, Nov 2004 – Apr 2007, Tucson, Arizona Education Simmons University 2007 – 2009 MSLIS, Concentration in Archives Management University of Arizona 1999 – 2004 BA History Publications & Presentations

● Accessibility For All. Archival Outlook, January 2019 ● The Dorothy Elve Tombaugh Collection, 1961-1999. Archival Elements: Newsletter of the

Society of American Archivists Science, Technology, and Health Care Section, Summer 2017.

● The Spirit of the Federation in Maryland before NFBMD. The Braille Spectator: A semi-annual publication of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, Spring 2017.

● How the First Self-Advocacy Organization of the Blind Met the Challenge of Social Security, 1940-1950. Braille Monitor, February 2016.

● The Value of Braille in Archival Collections (poster). Presented at Archives 2015, Society of American Archivists, Cleveland, Ohio, Aug 2015.

● 3DPhotoWorks Helps Commemorate History of the Organized Blind. Braille Monitor, August 2015.

● Window into 1957: Pima County Club of the Blind. Braille Monitor, April 2015. ● Case studies and salient solutions on how to preserve and provide access to braille

archival materials (panel member). Presented at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC), Rochester, New York, April 2014.

● What Makes an NFB Affiliate? Braille Monitor, April 2013. ● An Appeal from the Past. Braille Monitor, January 2013. ● Family Ties—a Look at the Private Life of Jacobus TenBroek through Correspondence

with his Sister. Braille Monitor, July 2011. Committees and Offices

● Steering Committee Member, Society of American Archivists, Reference, Access, and Outreach Section, Aug 2018 – Aug 2019

● Committee Member, Disability History/Archives Consortium (DH/AC), Aug 2016 – Sep 2019

● Committee Member, Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference, Spring 2019 MARAC Program Committee, Aug 2018 – Apr 2019

● Working Group Member, SAA AMRT/RMRT Joint Working Group on Diversity in Archives and Records Management, Aug 2010 – Sep 2012

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Climate Control Updates for the B&O Railroad Museum MHAA FY22 Capital Grants Proposal

PHOTOS

Interior view of the Baldwin Roundhouse.

Aerial view of the Baldwin Roundhouse and Education Station (lower right foreground).

Mount Clare Depot with Baldwin Roundhouse behind it.

Annex Building, Mount Clare Depot, and Baldwin Roundhouse.

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The B&O’s Baldwin Roundhouse, an icon in the landscape of Baltimore City.

HVAC Packages for Replacement

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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum, Baltimore, MD

Style M452 70W ceramic metal halide uplights with integral ballasts

Architect: E. F. Baldwin circa 1884

Restoration Architect: SMG Architects

Restoration Engineer: Century

Engineering, Inc.

Architectural Lighting Design: Crampton/Dunlop Architectural Lighting

Services, LLC

Museum Lighting Design: Cliff Dossel

Photography: Cliff Dossel

Roundhouse Clerestory

Plan: 22 sided icosikaidigon, 240'

across at lower exterior walls,

100' across columns at perimeter

of clerestory, 26' diameter lantern

Heights: 62' to base of clerestory, approx.

95' to compression ring below

lantern, 122' to top of lantern

dome

Lighting: (22) M452-070G-S-07-B-V00

70W ceramic metal halide

integral ballast uplights with

cutoff visor

Est. lluminance on pine roof deck:

9 fc average initial

Est. power density: 0.26 W/sf uplights

only under clerestory

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The roundhouse that is central to

the B&O Railroad Museum was built

in 1884 on the site of America’s

first railroad depot. In 2003, under

Baltimore’s heaviest recorded

snowfall, the roof over 11 of the 22

bays collapsed. During repair and

restoration, the museum’s designers

decided to modernize the lighting to

enhance the structure and

the exhibits.

Using only twenty-two 70W lamps,

the near uniform wash of light results

in a warm glow that emanates from

the clerestory windows, beckoning

visitors from nearby major highways.

elliptipar Style Mzzvv452

The ceiling of the 100' diameter clerestory is uplit using elliptipar’s compact

yet powerful asymmetric reflectors with ceramic arc metal halide lamps.

From relatively inconspicuous positions 62' above the turntable, these warm,

high color rendering point sources highlight the color and texture of the

southern yellow pine decking.

Outdoor Style M452 uplights were chosen

because of the occasional high humidity and

heavy condensation at the windows. Mounted

along a catwalk for servicing, captive door screws

prevent hardware from dropping to the floor

below. (Actual luminaire installation not shown.)

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Project BudgetClimate Control Updates for the B&O Railroad Museum

Line ItemNo.

Work Item (Description) Grant Funds Match Other ProjectCosts

Total ProjectCost

1Executive Director - project oversight (5days) $5,382.00 $5,382.00

2Facilities Director - project manager,procurement, HVAC and windowinstallation (38 days)

$16,652.00 $16,652.00

3Restoration Manager - window installation(15 days) $4,914.00 $4,914.00

4Facilities Staff (15 days) - site preparationand installation assistance $2,106.00 $2,106.00

5Chief Curator - collection item assessmentsand planning for temporary relocation. (5days)

$2,808.00 $2,808.00

6Archivist - protecting, assessing, planning,and priortizing archives for preservationand storage - (5 days)

$1,638.00 $1,638.00

822 replacement electric window operatorsin the lantern ($50 each) $11,000.00 $11,000.00

10Annex 1st & 2nd Floor -- Replace one Trane20 ton rooftop A/C package unit with gasheat

$35,000.00 $35,000.00

11Annex 2nd Floor Hays T. Watkins ResearchLibrary -- Replace one York 5 ton rooftopA/C package unit with gas heat

$12,000.00 $12,000.00

12Annex 2nd Floor Archives -- Replace oneYork 4 ton rooftop A/C package unit withgas heat

$5,000.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.00

13Annex 3rd Floor Archives -- Replace oneYork 1.5 ton split system heat pump $3,500.00 $3,500.00

14Mt. Clare Depot - 2 floors - Replace two 2ton A/C packages $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.00

15Education Station - Replace three 5 tonrooftop A/C package units $28,000.00 $28,000.00

16 $0.0017 $0.0018 $0.0019 $0.0020 $0.0021 $0.0022 $0.0023 $0.0024 $0.0025 $0.00

TOTALS $71,500.00 $71,500.00 $0.00 $143,000.00

· The maximum grant award is $100,000 for capital projects and management grants, and $50,000 for non-capital grants. The minimum amount is $5,000.

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· See Grant Guidelines for complete information about eligible costs and matching funds.

· All grant funds AND match funds must be spent on the scope of work you have defined in this budget.

· Applicant match (cash and in-kind), may come from non-state sources such as corporate, institutional, andindividual donations or pledges to provide direct funding for the proposed project or to provide in-kindservices.

· Please note that other state funds, including state employee time, cannot be used as match for this grant.

· Funds already spent toward the project prior to a grant award cannot count as match, and cannot be paidfrom grant funds.

· Grant funds must be matched, dollar for dollar. The match may consist of any combination of cash and in-kind expeneses. For the purposes of this form, in no case should a match in excess of a dollar-for-dollarmatch be proposed. For example, if the “project” you have defined will cost $250,000, you may request$100,000 in grant funds, commit a $100,000 total match in the "match" column, and include $50,000 as “otherproject costs" in the separate column above.

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March 5, 2021 Jennifer Ruffner, Administrator Maryland Heritage Areas Program Maryland Historical Trust 100 Community Place, 3rd Floor Crownsville MD 21032 Dear Ms. Ruffner: The B&O Railroad Museum is applying for grant funding from the Maryland Heritage Area Authority to support the Climate Control Updates for the B&O Railroad Museum. I hereby certify that the Museum will provide cash match budget from its general operating funds as outlined in the project. Sincerely,

Kris. A. Hoellen Executive director B&O Railroad Museum

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March 5, 2021 Jennifer Ruffner, Administrator Maryland Heritage Areas Program Maryland Historical Trust 100 Community Place, 3rd Floor Crownsville MD 21032 Dear Ms. Ruffner: As the owner of the property located at 901 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21223, for which a state grant is being sought, I confirm our willingness to support the project and convey to the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) or other eligible entity a preservation easement or easement modification on the property or enter into a preservation/maintenance agreement, if required by MHT. I understand that our confirmation is a requirement of the grant application and that the preservation easement or preservation/maintenance agreement, if required, imposes a financial obligation upon the property owner and a legal encumbrance/lien upon the easement property I hereby confirm that there are no less-than-fee simple interests (mortgages, leases, mineral rights, reversionary interests, etc.) in the property. Sincerely,


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FY 2022 MHAA Capital Grant ApplicationInstructions

FY2022 MARYLAND HERITAGE AREAS PROGRAM CAPITAL GRANTAPPLICATION

Application Deadline (online submission):11:59 pm on your local heritage area's deadline (see page 18 of the Grant

Guidelines).

The Maryland Heritage Areas Program Capital Grant promotesacquisition, development (construction), rehabilitation, and restorationprojects that support and create heritage tourism infrastructure within the 13Certified Heritage Areas.

Please read the following instructions before beginning yourapplication:

• This grant application is for capital projects, i.e. projects relating toconstruction activities.

• Funds awarded in this application round will be available no sooner thanJuly 8, 2021.

• Please review the program guidelines before beginning your grantapplication. The guidelines contain important information about grantamounts, project selection criteria, matching requirements, eligiblecosts, eligible applicants, and project timeline.

• We strongly recommend that you contact your local heritage areastaff before applying to be sure your project is eligible and to obtainappropriate guidance.

• The grant application must be submitted online with all attachments by11:59 p.m. on your local heritage area's deadline (see the GrantGuidelines).

• Please note that all questions with a red asterisk (*) require answers.You will not be allowed to submit your application without firstanswering these questions, or uploading the required documents.

• When you have submitted your application successfully, you will see aconfirmation message on the screen, and you will receive a confirmatione-mail.

Notes on completing the online application:

• Please review the "Quick Start" guide available HERE before beginningyour grant application. This document will give you valuable tips on howto use the online application system.

• For assistance with the online application process, please [email protected]

• To request accommodations for individuals with disabilities, pleasecontact Ennis Smith at [email protected] or 410-697-9555. Wewill do our best to provide alternative forms of application materials andresources.

MHAA Program Areas of Focus

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http://mht.maryland.gov/documents/pdf/grants/grants_mhaa_quickstart.pdf

http://mht.maryland.gov/documents/pdf/grants/grants_mhaa_guidelines.pdf

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MHAA has three main areas of focus. Please make sure that yourapplication addresses how your projects aligns with these threeareas:

• Developing Heritage Tourism Product• Building Partnerships• Sustaining Regional Identity

You can find more about the areas of focus and the overall goals of theMaryland Heritage Areas Program in our strategic plan, which can be foundHERE.

OverviewOrganization NameThe B&O Railroad Museum, Inc.

Grant Project TitleThe project title should refer to the property and specific activity for whichfunding is being requested.Climate Control Updates for the B&O Railroad Museum

AcknowledgementPlease click this box to indicate that you have read and understandthe guidelines, available HERE.Yes

Project Design

Project DesignGrant Project Summary and ImportanceBriefly describe the work that this grant (and matching funds) will support,what impact this project will have, and why this project is urgent. Thisdescription will be used to introduce the review panel to your project. (Wordlimit: 150)In an effort to ensure the indefinite care and use of one of Baltimore’s mostimportant historic landmarks, The B&O Railroad Museum is seeking to updatethe environmental conditions of our historic Roundhouse, Annex Building, Mt.Clare Depot and Education Station to contemporary standards. This is criticalfor ensuring continuous care of our collections by providing appropriatetemperature and humidity control. Our aging HVAC equipment has reachedthe end of its useful life cycle and is at risk of failing, which would bedetrimental to the Museum's collections and archives. Additionally, theelectric operators on the circular bank of 22 windows in the lantern of theRoundhouse have worn out, no longer function, and need to be repaired/replaced. In undertaking this project, we will be preserving and enhancingthese important national historic landmark structures ensuring they remaincultural assets for Baltimore and the world.

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https://mht.maryland.gov/documents/pdf/mhaa/mhaa_strategicplan.pdf

Comprehensive Project DescriptionDescribe the overall project, including past and future phases of work as wellas work funded through other sources. (Word limit: 300)A preliminary assessment of the HVAC and electrical systems has beencompleted on the following buildings on the B&O Railroad Museum's maincampus: the Annex Building, The Mount Clare Depot, and the EducationStation. All of the existing equipment is more that 20 years old. Bids arecurrently being sought for the work to be completed. A preliminary estimateof the equipment needs and costs has been provided by the Museum'sDirector of Facilities who has a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning andRefrigeration Contractors master license from the State of Maryland andmore than 40 years experience in air conditioning and refrigeration systems.The estimated prices are based on average replacement costs per ton of airconditioning and include both the equipment costs and costs for installationby a contractor. The HVAC work will be completed is as follows: 1. For theAnnex Building- Replace one Trane 20 ton rooftop A/C package unit with gasheat with a modern and more efficient unit that serves both office and publicspace; Replace one York 5 ton rooftop A/C package unit with gas heat andReplace one York 4 ton rooftop A/C package unit with modern and moreefficient units that also includes humidity control for collection storage;Replace one York 1.5 ton split system heat pump serving the third floorarchives. 2. For Mt. Clare Depot , replace two 2 ton A/C packages. 3. For theEducation Station, replace three 5 ton rooftop A/C package units. TheMuseum will cover some of these costs. Museum staff will additionally handlecollection item assessments and planning for temporary relocation of archiveand collections as needed during the installation work. The Museum will orderthe specialized electric lantern window operators and Museum staff will dothe electrical work and installation.

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What will be the results of this project? What tangible and intangibledeliverables do you anticipate?For tangible deliverables, specify the anticipated number of products, i.e. 12restored windows, 1,500 square feet of exhibits, 5,000 brochures; forintangible deliverables, provide estimates, i.e. 500 new visitors, 150 newinteractions with the public, 750 additional page views on your website.We are seeking to update our current climate control conditions to meetmodern industry standards, allowing us to better preserve our historicallysignificant collection, conserve energy, and ensure a comfortableenvironment for our guests to view the collection pieces on display. Thisproject will result energy-efficient, climate controlled spaces in the B&ORailroad Museum's Annex, Mt. Clare Station, and Education Station both toprotect the Museum's archives and collection and to enhance our visitorexperience. It will additionally result in 22 fully operating lantern windowssome 210 feet up in the cupola of the B&O's historic Baldwin Roundhouse.These windows will be able to be opened and closed remotely via eclecticswitches on the first floor.

Key Steps and TimelineList the steps you will take to complete the project, and projected dateswhen you will do them. Include other phases (identified as outside the grantperiod) if applicable. Remember that the work funded by this grant andmatch may not start prior to July 8, 2021 and should be completed no morethan two years from the project start date.July - September 2021 - Place order for 22 electrical operators for thelantern window in the B&O Roundhouse. These have a 4 month lead time fordelivery. Gather HVAC bids.

September-January 2021 - Equipment Procurement - HVAC systems andspecialized electric operators for 22 windows in the lantern of the B&ORoundhouse.

January - February 2021 - Plans development for safeguarding the collectionsand archives for the work to be done.

March - May 2021 - Preparation of roof sites, contractor will install HVACsystems including electrical work. Installation of ne lantern windowoperators, painting if necessary.

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June - completion of project and final reporting.

Budget

Project Budget

• The project budget is an important aspect of your grantapplication, and it is necessary for you to review the grantguidelines in order to fill out your budget correctly.

• Please note that ALL applicants are REQUIRED to provide adollar-for-dollar match to the grant, using any combination ofcash and in-kind match sources.

• All match MUST be from non-state sources and must beexpended during the grant period, which will commence noearlier than July 8, 2021.

• Before completing the budget fields below on this page,complete your detailed budget using the Excel spreadsheetwhich you can download and complete by clicking HERE.Youmust use this form.

• You will use the numbers from the Excel spreadsheet to fill outthe fields below, on this page.

• For a sample budget, please see page 19-21 of the FY 2022MHAA Grant Guidelines for Project Grants.

Detailed Project BudgetProvide a detailed project budget, showing how the grant funds andmatch will be expended. The required form is available HERE.Once you have completed the project budget, upload it here as anExcel file.Remember, the more detail and line items you can include, thebetter. Please do not upload a budget with just one line item. Breakit down into specific deliverables and costs.BORRM FY22 Grants_MHAA_BudgetDetail.xls

Grant Funds RequestedGrant Funds RequestedThe maximum amount you can request for an MHAA Capital Grant project is$100,000.The minimum is $5,000.Round up to the nearest dollar.The amount you request will be dependent on how much match you will beable to provide.71500

Matching FundsTotal Required Match (non-state sources)

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What is the dollar value of the match funds (cash and in-kind) that yourorganization will provide for your required match?Please note that your organization must match MHAA funds dollar-for-dollar.This means if you request a $5,000 grant, your organization must commit tospending an additional $5,000 on the project using non-state sources offunds.This match may be "in-kind," meaning it may consist of volunteer hours youplan to spend on the project (currently valued at $29.51 per hour) and thedocumented value of donated services and materials.All match must be spent after the grant is awarded.71500

Other Project Costs (non-state sources)Many projects cost far more than the requested amount and the requiredmatch. In order to understand the full cost of the project, we ask that youlist the additional project costs as well. So if the total project is going to cost$200,000, and you are requesting a grant of $50,000, with a proposed$50,000 match, the Other Project Costs would be $100,000.Leveraging more than the required one-to-one match is NOT arequirement and will not mean that your project is more likely to befunded.

Upload documentation of your match here.If you have documentation showing that your match is in-hand orcommitted, please upload that here.BORRM MHAA FY22 Cash Match Confirmation 3-5-21.pdfList the source(s) of all non-state matching funds you are includingin your proposed project costs. Please indicate if the funds andsupport are in-hand, committed, or not yet available.The B&O Railroad is providing cash match in terms of salaries for dedicatedstaff time on this project and partial costs for HVAC replacement systemsand installation. The Museum's core operating funds are sourced fromdonations, admissions, membership revenue, and as needed, endowmentfunds.

Total State Funds Already CommittedPlease note that any Maryland state funds committed to your project shouldnot be included in your total match and leverage listed above.List them separately here, and make sure they are in the "Other ProjectsCosts" column of your attached budget.0

Describe any state funds that are already committed for this project.Other state funds may not be part of the match for this grant, but they maybe a significant source of other funds for your project.

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There are no other state funds committed for this project.

Budget CommentsProvide any additional details about your budget line items that youwould like share with grant reviewers.The materials and services are all researched estimates that have beenprovided by the Museum's Director of Facilities who has a Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors master licensefrom the State of Maryland and more than 40 years experience in airconditioning and refrigeration systems. The estimated prices are based onaverage replacement costs per ton of air conditioning and include both theequipment costs and costs for installation by a contractor.Staff time is based on current respective wages/salaries.Should funding be granted for this project, the cash match resources will allalso be committed.

Please upload any supporting documentation for your budget (e.g.estimates, correspondence containing pricing options, list prices foritems described in the budget).If you need to upload multiple documents, you can upload the first documenthere, and any others on the Attachments page.

Ongoing MaintenanceHow will ongoing maintenance costs be paid for in future years (ifapplicable)?In future years, costs for maintenance of the B&O Railroad Museum's campusbuildings, including the Annex, Mt. Clare Station, the Baldwin Roundhouseand the Education Station, will be paid for from the Museum's core operatingfunds from grants, donations, admissions, membership revenue, and asneeded, endowment funds.

Property Information

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Property InformationProperty NameName of the property where the project will take place. If the property doesnot have a name, you can list the address.The B&O Railroad Museum

Other Property Name(s), if anyThe Baldwin Roundhouse, The Mount Clare Shops, B&O TransportationMuseum & Mount Clare Station

Address of Project Property901 W. Pratt Street

In which county is the project located?Select only one.Baltimore City

Significance and UseBriefly discuss the property's historical significance, significance forcommunity groups, if applicable, and how the property is used/will be used.The B&O Railroad Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate and the largest privatehistory museum in Maryland. In 2019, we welcomed visitors from all 50United States and 40 countries. Comprised of the oldest and mostcomprehensive collection of railroad history in the Western Hemisphere, theB&O Railroad Museum is a unique cultural and educational asset for thenation and entire Baltimore region. The Museum’s mission is to preserve thephysical legacy of American railroading while educating the general public onthe social, cultural, and economic contributions of the railroad. Located inBaltimore at the B&O’s historic Mt. Clare Shops, the oldest railroadmanufacturing complex in the United States and the birthplace of Americanrailroading, the Museum possesses unparalleled collections of locomotives,railway passenger cars, freight cars, maintenance of way equipment,railroading objects, artwork, manuscripts, photographs, and recordings whichdocument the history of an industry that forever changed the makeup of thiscountry economically, socially, culturally, and technologically. The Museum’scampus is comprised of architecturally and historically significant railroadbuildings and structures, including the B&O’s Mt. Clare Depot, BaldwinRoundhouse Passenger Car Shop, and Annex Building, and the historic firstmile of commercial railroad track in the United States. The Roundhousebuilding, the central feature of the B&O Railroad Museum, was designed byEphraim Francis Baldwin and built in 1884. It has 22 sides, 22 iron posts forits main interior support and 22 tracks. It is unique in at least one respect,namely, the way the cupola is hung on an iron ring guyed by iron struts intothe tops of the 22 posts. It is 240 feet in diameter, 123 feet from floor to thetop of the cupola and has a 60 foot diameter manually operated turntable.The Annex, at the corner of Pratt and Poppleton Streets in SouthwestBaltimore, was built 1891. The Mt. Clare Depot, is where the first tickets forregularly scheduled passenger trains were sold and the first telegraph

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message, "What Hath God Wrought," was received on May 24, 1844. TheEducation Station is a multipurpose room for classes and groups to use.

Is the property historically designated, or in a designated area?Check all that apply.National Historic LandmarkIf the property is inventoried in the Maryland Inventory of HistoricProperties (MIHP), please indicate its MIHP number.You can look up your property using Medusa, Maryland Historical Trust(MHT)'s Cultural Resource Information System, which is available here.B-28Does the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) hold an easement on theproperty?If yes, check the box.

Approval of Change to Easement PropertyIf the project property is protected by a preservation easement held by MHT,and if you have already received from MHT a determination concerning theproposed grant-funded work, please upload the MHT determination letterhere.

Property OwnerTax Account IdentifierLook up your property tax identifier number in SDAT by clicking here. Youmay also call SDAT at 410-767-1184.Ward - 21 Section - 03 Block - 0267 Lot - 003

Legal Name and Address of Property Owner or Owner EntityThe B&O Railroad Museum, Inc.

Relationship of Property Owner to Grant Applicant Organization

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If property owner and grant applicant are the same, state "Same". Ifproperty owner and grant applicant are not the same, explain therelationship.Same

Property Owner ConsentUpload a letter from the property owner indicating consent to the project.The letter must be submitted even if applicant and property owner are thesame. Failure to submit the required letter using the required language willresult in your application being ineligible for funding. A sample letter can befound in the grant guidelines HERE.BORRM MHAA FY22 Property Owner Consent 3-5-21.pdf

Urgency

UrgencyIs this project urgent?Why does this project need to proceed at this time? What will happen if itdoes not? What part of the project needs to be completed most urgently?This project is urgent. Generally, a commercial HVAC system will lastanywhere from 10 to 15 years. The HAVC systems of the B&O RailroadMuseum's historic Baldwin Roundhouse, Annex Building, Mt. Clare Depot andEducation Station are all 20 years or more old and at the end of their usefullife cycle. An upgrade in HVAC equipment is critical for ensuring continuouscare of our collections by providing appropriate temperature and humiditycontrol. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Museum is additionally bound to meetthe highest of collection care standards including strict humidity controls forthe Smithsonian model train collection we have on exhibit. The Museum'sHays T. Watkins Research Library and Archives are located on the secondand third floor of the Annex Building are additionally at risk should ourcurrently HVAC systems fail. These Archives include over 4,079 manuscriptsand documents, 1,889 Audiovisual recordings, including film, VHS, DVD, CD,and born digital recordings; 5,266 Maps & technical drawings, 6,535 Photos,and 4,937 Rare books. The B&O Railroad Museum's collections and archivescontain the first, last and best of nearly 200 years of American historyemanating from this birthplace of American railroading here at the Baltimore& Ohio Railroad Company's Mount Clare Shops, the oldest railroadmanufacturing complex in the United States. Additionally, replacing theelectric operators on the circular bank of 22 windows in the lantern (cupola)elevated above the main roof of the Roundhouse will not only help tonaturally cool Roundhouse in the summer months but also enhanced air flowmaking it even safer during this COVID-19 pandemic.

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Impact

ImpactHow will completing this project accomplish the goals and objectivesof your heritage area?You are encouraged to cite specific sections of your local heritage area'splanning documents.The mission of the Baltimore National Heritage Area is to: “to promote,preserve, and enhance Baltimore’s historic and cultural legacy and naturalresources for current and future generations.” By addressing temperatureand climate control issues in the B&O’s historic Baldwin Roundhouse, AnnexBuilding, Mt. Clare Depot and Education Station, we will be creating both acomfortable environment for visitors, thereby attracting more visitors to theheritage area, as well as ensuring a historically significant collection isappropriately cared for and preserved. We believe this structuralenhancement will significantly benefit heritage tourism in the BaltimoreNational Heritage Area, promoting tourism development, economic growth,preservation, and conservation.

Describe how this project will address one or more of the MarylandHeritage Area's Program's three areas of focus.The three areas of focus are: Developing Heritage Tourism Product; BuildingPartnerships; and Sustaining Regional Identity. You can find more about theareas of focus and the overall goals of the Maryland Heritage Areas Programin our strategic plan, which can be found HERE.This project is fully aligned with the Maryland Heritage Area’s focus on'developing heritage tourism product' and 'sustaining regional identity'. Bystaving off a potential systems breakdown and providing improved andenergy-saving climate control for the B&O's collection, a collection thatrepresents the first, the last, and the best in railroad history, this project fitsthe strategic objective of promoting the protection and preservation of theheritage area’s historic resources. By addressing the temperature controls,this project will also meet the Heritage Area's goals 'to enhance the visitorappeal and enjoyment of the state’s history and culture by enhancing thevisitor experience', 'to increase the economic activity associated with

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tourism', and 'to enable Marylanders and visitors alike to have greater accessto and understanding of the history of the state and the important eventsthat took place here, including the birth of the American railroads industryand all of the innovations like telegraph communication infrastructure thataccompanied it.

Does your project address diverse or inclusive historical narratives?If so, please provide details.We are particularly interested in supporting projects that will highlight under-told narratives about Maryland's past. Some examples include the historyand cultural traditions of African Americans, Native Americans, AsianAmericans, Latinos, immigrants, women, LGBTQ communities, or people withdisabilities.The archives of the Museum provide insights and illuminate the histories andheritage of workers, merchants, African Americans, and Irish and Jewishimmigrants among others. Our interpretive goals include exhibiting more ofthe everyday experience of average American citizens and the impact ofAmerican Railroading on shaping our society. Traditionally, railroad historyhas been viewed through the lens of technological innovation and economicgrowth. Our mission today is to showcase the impact of railroading on theAmerican economy, culture, and society, including the impacts and stories oftraditionally under-represented communities for African Americans, women,and immigrants. We have a created an 'African American Railroading OralArchives' and share the recording in our Roundhouse as well as online on ourwebsite. We also have developed tours including our 'Slavery to Civil Rights'which features the intertwined history of the railroads with slavery,segregation, through to the Civil Rights Movement, and 'Women Working onthe Rails' focused on pioneering women railroad workers throughout historyand how their lives and achievements in the railroad industry have left alasting impact on our world to this day.

Access & Outreach

Access and OutreachDescribe the anticipated benefits of your completed project fortourists, k-12 students, and/or local community members.

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Being able to open the lantern windows will allow for substantial naturalventilation in the spring, summer, and fall months in the Roundhouse whichis not air conditioned. By addressing temperature and climate control issuesin the B&O’s historic Baldwin Roundhouse, Annex Building, Mt. Clare Depotand Education Station, we will be creating both a comfortable environmentfor visitors, including K-12 student groups who visit the Museum (theMuseum provides free admission and programming for groups from allBaltimore City and Maryland Title One Schools.)

What provisions exist or will be made for physical or programmaticaccess by individuals with disabilities?The B&O’s historic Baldwin Roundhouse, Annex Building, Mt. Clare Depot andEducation Station are all ADA accessible. Additionally, the Museum isequipped with sensory-friendly kits for guests with sensory sensitivity. Thesekits include noise-cancelling headphones, timers, non-verbal feelings charts,and fidget toys. All Museum staff have undergone sensory awarenesstraining.

How will you ensure that your intended audiences will learn aboutyour site or project?How are you making information available about the history of the site orresource? Do you have a website? How will public inquiries or tour requestsbe handled? How will brochures or informational materials be distributed?While MHAA project grant funds are not permitted to directly supportmarketing materials and activities, applicants are encouraged to includemarketing costs for the project as part of their matching contribution, ifapplicable.We promote the architecture and history of the historic buildings on theMuseum's 40 acre campus on our website, through our weekly e-newsletterthat reaches 40,000, in our social media, in our printed map and self-guidedtour materials, and in our guided tours. We have also developed a specialtour for visitors entitled, "Rebuilding the Cathedral of American Railroading:A Tour of the 2003 Roundhouse Roof Collapse."

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What is the annual visitation at your site?This can include physical visitation numbers, special events, and virtualvisitors.In 2019, we welcomed nearly 170,000 visitors from all 50 United States and40 countries. Following the temporary closure of public venues due toCOVID-19, we were the first museum in Baltimore to safely reopen on June25, 2020 as we felt a responsibility as an economic anchor to the community.We are committed to maintaining strong safety protocols to safely attractvisitors and provide visitor experiences.

What hours per day, days per week, and months per year will theproject / property be open to the public?If the project will not be open regular hours, please indicate how access willbe made available.We are open to the public seven days a week. The Museum's regular hours ofoperation are 10am- 4pm Monday to Saturday and 11am - 4pm Sunday.

What amenities are or will be available to the public at the property?This includes restrooms, water, parking, interpretation (guided tours, self-guided tours, signage, brochures), etc.The museum has free parking on site, restrooms, a cafe, information desk,brochures for self-guided tours, a children's educational play space, and ahalf-hour train ride on the first mile of commercial railroad track in the UnitedSates to the site where the first stone of the B&O Railroad was laid on July 4,1828.

Project Mgmt

Project ManagementWhy is your organization qualified to complete this grant project?Discuss -- if applicable -- any similar projects you have completed in thepast, previous grants you have managed, and/or longstanding connections

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you have with communities and partner organizations that have positionedyou to complete this project.The B&O Railroad Museum has the experience and professional capacity tocomplete this project having most recently completed completed a $3.3million capital project, The First Mile Stable, that speaks to our ability to doplanning, design, finance and construction.

Your Organization's Administrative Capability and Areas of ExpertiseIdentify any key individuals within the applicant organization (staff,board members, or volunteers) who will be involved in theimplementation of this project, in addition to the primary contactidentified on the "Applicant" tab.Include the name, title, areas of expertise, and the role they will play foreach person listed. Please attach any relevant resumes, CVs, and/or bios onthe Attachments Tab of this application.Kris Hoellen, Executive Director of the Museum since 2018, brings over 25years’ experience in transportation, history, and destination management.Ms. Hoellen will provide general oversight, overall quality control andassurance of the project.Jamie Partridge, Restoration Department Project Manager for the Museum, isa skilled craftsman drawing on 30 years’ experience. Most recently, he hasbeen the lead restorationist for the B&O No. 51, the first diesel-electricstreamlined locomotive. Mr. Partridge will oversee the replacementinstallation of the 22 electric operators on the lantern windows in the cupolaof the B&O's Roundhouse.Steve Johnson, Director of Facilities for the Museum since November 2001, isresponsible for all of the Museum’s mechanicals, buildings, and systems. Hehas more than 40 years experience in air conditioning and refrigerationsystems and has a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and RefrigerationContractors master license from the State of Maryland. Mr. Johnson was alsothe hero of the Museum saving the historic Baldwin Roundhouse by rushingto the Museum to turn off all the gas lines following the 2003 collapse of theroof in a snowstorm.Jon Goldman, Chief Curator for the Museum, and Anna Kresmer, Archivist forthe Museum, will conduct assessments and planning for temporary relocationor archival and collection items during the project work.

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Consultants and PartnersIdentify any key individuals outside of the applicant organizationwho were consulted in the development of this grant application orwho will be involved in this project (i.e. contractors, consultants orpartners).Include the name, title, company name, and the role they will play. Pleasenote that you may be required to solicit 2-3 written bids before selecting acontractor (see pages 8-9 of the MHAA Grants Manual for details).

Upload the resume, CV, or bio of the key partner or consultant youwill be working with.You may upload additional resumes, CVs, or bios of team members on theAttachments page.

Special Cases - DNR and K-12

Projects on DNR PropertyIf your application is for a project that will take place on MarylandDepartment of Natural Resources property, you must obtainpermission from DNR for the proposed project. Please upload yourapproval letter from DNR. If you have not yet received approval,upload your request form that was submitted to DNR.A blank form and instructions can be found in the Grant Guidelines, availableHERE.

Education ProjectsIf your application is for a Pre-K - 12 education project, pleaseprovide documentation that you have consulted with either theMaryland State Department of Education and/or your local schoolsystem on this project.In most cases, this documentation should consist of a letter from your localcounty school system or systems.

Applicant

Applicant OrganizationLegal NameThe name provided must match EXACTLY the legal name as registered withthe Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). Youcan check your organization's legal name by clicking HERE.The B&O Railroad Museum, Inc.

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https://mht.maryland.gov/documents/pdf/grants/mhaa%20grants%20manual.pdf

Organization Typenonprofit organization

Tax ID / Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)For non-profit organizations and government agencies, this is generally a 9-digit number, e.g. 52-1234567.52-1535426

Mailing Address901 W. Pratt Street

CityBaltimore

StateMD

Zip Code21223

Website Addresshttp://www.BORail.org

Organizational DocumentsNon-profit organizations must upload copies of their organizationaldocuments. For most organizations this will include the filed Articles ofIncorporation, Bylaws, and an IRS determination letter. Governmententities do not need to upload organizational documents.You may upload one document in each upload box. If you need to uploadadditional documents, you may add them on the Attachments page at theend of the application. If you have uploaded these documents as part of arecent grant application, MHAA will already have your documents on file.

Upload your Articles of Incorporation here.B&O Articles of Incorporation 10-7-1987.pdf

BylawsUpload your organization's bylaws here.B&O Bylaws 10-16-2008.pdf

Proof of Non-Profit StatusUpload a copy of the Determination Letter from the Internal RevenueService.B&O IRS 501 (c)(3) Status Letter 8-13-1996.pdf

Project Contact PersonThis is the person who will receive all correspondence, notificationsand reminders regarding the grant. You will have an opportunity toprovide the contact information for a grant writer (if applicable), below.

PrefixMs.

First NameKris

Last Name

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Hoellen

TitleExecutive Director

Contact Address901 W. Pratt Street

CityBaltimore

StateMD

Zip Code21223

Contact Phone4436272392

Extension

[email protected]

Please upload a resume for the primary contact.If you have already uploaded the resume elsewhere in the application, youdo not need to upload it again.

Request Type/StatusContributions-Grant-Full Application Received

Type of SupportCapital

Program AreaMHAA-Capital

FundState Fund

Record TypeOrganization

StaffJRUFFNER

Release

Release and ConsentMHT/MHAA regularly shares information about projects that have receivedgrant funding. Application materials, including photographs, maps, text,graphics, and forms may be used by MHT/MHAA for non-profit purposesincluding, but not limited to, education and publicity via printed material,television broadcasts, and internet postings. MHT/MHAA does NOT shareapplicants' financial information unless required to do so by law.

Photographs of the project which have been taken by MHT staff may also bemade available to the public.

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In rare cases, application information may be requested under Maryland'sAccess to Public Records Act (the "Act").

By executing this release and consent, I hereby consent to the publication ofphotographs and other application materials relating to the Project for whichI have received financial assistance, and I hereby authorize MHT/MHAA toprint, publish or post pictures of the Project and to make applicationmaterials available to the public.

If you consider information in this application confidential and do not want itmade available to the public, please indicate your objections in writing andupload your letter below.

Upload your letter of objection, if applicable, here.

I have read and understand that, by not attaching an objection inwriting, I have consented to public use of information in thisapplication and a waiver of any rights I may have under the Act.Do not check the box if you have uploaded a letter of objection.

Legal AuthorizationI certify that all the information contained in this application is trueand accurate and that I am legally authorized to submit thisapplication on behalf of the applicant organization.Yes

Full Name of Legally Authorized SubmitterThis must be someone legally authorized to sign for your organization.Kris A. Hoellen

Attachments

Title File NameBORRM Key StaffResumes

BORRM MHAA FY22 KeyStaff Resumes.pdf

Map of the BORRM MainCampus

BORRM Main CampusMap.pdf

Electrical WindowOperators Spec Sheet

Electrical WindowOperators for the LanternWindows.pdf

BORRM Photos ofBuildings and HVACSystems to be Replaced

BORRM Buildings andHVAC PackagePhotos.pdf

BORRM Photos and Specsof Roundhouse Lantern/Clerestory

BORRmuseum_ClerestoryLighting.pdf

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B & O Railroad Museum, Inc.Climate Control Updates for the B&O Railroad Museum

Request: $71,500.00 Baltimore NationalTotal Match: $71,500.00 Baltimore City

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PROJECT TITLE: Climate Control Updates for the B&O Railroad Museum

PROJECT SUMMARY:

In an effort to ensure the indefinite care and use of one of Baltimore’s most important historic landmarks, The B&O Railroad Museum is seeking to update the environmental conditions of our historic Roundhouse, Annex Building, Mt. Clare Depot and Education Station to contemporary standards. This is critical for ensuring continuous care of our collections by providing appropriate temperature and humidity control. Our aging HVAC equipment has reached the end of its useful life cycle and is at risk of failing, which would be detrimental to the Museum's collections and archives. Additionally, the electric operators on the circular bank of 22 windows in the lantern of the Roundhouse have worn out, no longer function, and need to be repaired/replaced. In undertaking this project, we will be preserving and enhancing these important national historic landmark structures ensuring they remain cultural assets for Baltimore and the world.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Comprehensive Project Description

A preliminary assessment of the HVAC and electrical systems has been completed on the following buildings on the B&O Railroad Museum's main campus: the Annex Building, The Mount Clare Depot, and the Education Station. All of the existing equipment is more that 20 years old. Bids are currently being sought for the work to be completed. A preliminary estimate of the equipment needs and costs has been provided by the Museum's Director of Facilities who has a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors master license from the State of Maryland and more than 40 years experience in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The estimated prices are based on average replacement costs per ton of air conditioning and include both the equipment costs and costs for installation by a contractor. The HVAC work will be completed is as follows: 1. For the Annex Building- Replace one Trane 20 ton rooftop A/C package unit with gas heat with a modern and more efficient unit that serves both office and public space; Replace one York 5 ton rooftop A/C package unit with gas heat and Replace one York 4 ton rooftop A/C package unit with modern and more efficient units that also includes humidity control for collection storage; Replace one York 1.5 ton split system heat pump serving the third floor archives. 2. For Mt. Clare Depot , replace two 2 ton A/C packages. 3. For the Education Station, replace three 5 ton rooftop A/C package units. The Museum will cover some of these costs. Museum staff will additionally handle collection item assessments and planning for temporary relocation of archive and collections as needed during the installation work. The Museum will order the specialized electric lantern window operators and Museum staff will do the electrical work and installation.

How will completing this project accomplish the goals and objectives of your heritage area?

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The mission of the Baltimore National Heritage Area is to: “to promote, preserve, and enhance Baltimore’s historic and cultural legacy and natural resources for current and future generations.” By addressing temperature and climate control issues in the B&O’s historic Baldwin Roundhouse, Annex Building, Mt. Clare Depot and Education Station, we will be creating both a comfortable environment for visitors, thereby attracting more visitors to the heritage area, as well as ensuring a historically significant collection is appropriately cared for and preserved. We believe this structural enhancement will significantly benefit heritage tourism in the Baltimore National Heritage Area, promoting tourism development, economic growth, preservation, and conservation.

DELIVERABLES:

What will be the results of this project? What tangible and intangible deliverables do you anticipate?

We are seeking to update our current climate control conditions to meet modern industry standards, allowing us to better preserve our historically significant collection, conserve energy, and ensure a comfortable environment for our guests to view the collection pieces on display. This project will result energy-efficient, climate controlled spaces in the B&O Railroad Museum's Annex, Mt. Clare Station, and Education Station both to protect the Museum's archives and collection and to enhance our visitor experience. It will additionally result in 22 fully operating lantern windows some 210 feet up in the cupola of the B&O's historic Baldwin Roundhouse. These windows will be able to be opened and closed remotely via eclectic switches on the first floor.

How will ongoing maintenance costs be paid for in future years (if applicable)?

In future years, costs for maintenance of the B&O Railroad Museum's campus buildings, including the Annex, Mt. Clare Station, the Baldwin Roundhouse and the Education Station, will be paid for from the Museum's core operating funds from grants, donations, admissions, membership revenue, and as needed, endowment funds.

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BUDGET:

Amount requested: $71,500.00

Other State Funds: $0.00

Cash Match: $71,500.00

In-Kind Match:

Other Project Costs:

Total Match: $71,500.00

Total Project Cost: $143,000.00

Budget Details:

List the source(s) of all non-state matching funds you are including in your proposed project costs. Please indicate if the funds and support are in-hand, committed, or not yet available.

The B&O Railroad is providing cash match in terms of salaries for dedicated staff time on this project and partial costs for HVAC replacement systems and installation. The Museum's core operating funds are sourced from donations, admissions, membership revenue, and as needed, endowment funds.

Describe any state funds that are already committed for this project.

There are no other state funds committed for this project.

Provide any additional details about your budget line items that you would like share with grant reviewers.

The materials and services are all researched estimates that have been provided by the Museum's Director of Facilities who has a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors master license from the State of Maryland and more than 40 years experience in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The estimated prices are based on average replacement costs per ton of air conditioning and include both the equipment costs and costs for installation by a contractor.

Staff time is based on current respective wages/salaries.

Should funding be granted for this project, the cash match resources will all also be committed.

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URGENCY:

Is this project urgent?

This project is urgent. Generally, a commercial HVAC system will last anywhere from 10 to 15 years. The HAVC systems of the B&O Railroad Museum's historic Baldwin Roundhouse, Annex Building, Mt. Clare Depot and Education Station are all 20 years or more old and at the end of their useful life cycle. An upgrade in HVAC equipment is critical for ensuring continuous care of our collections by providing appropriate temperature and humidity control. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Museum is additionally bound to meet the highest of collection care standards including strict humidity controls for the Smithsonian model train collection we have on exhibit. The Museum's Hays T. Watkins Research Library and Archives are located on the second and third floor of the Annex Building are additionally at risk should our currently HVAC systems fail. These Archives include over 4,079 manuscripts and documents, 1,889 Audiovisual recordings, including film, VHS, DVD, CD, and born digital recordings; 5,266 Maps & technical drawings, 6,535 Photos, and 4,937 Rare books. The B&O Railroad Museum's collections and archives contain the first, last and best of nearly 200 years of American history emanating from this birthplace of American railroading here at the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company's Mount Clare Shops, the oldest railroad manufacturing complex in the United States. Additionally, replacing the electric operators on the circular bank of 22 windows in the lantern (cupola) elevated above the main roof of the Roundhouse will not only help to naturally cool Roundhouse in the summer months but also enhanced air flow making it even safer during this COVID-19 pandemic.

IMPACT:

Describe how this project will address one or more of the Maryland Heritage Area's Program's three areas of focus.

This project is fully aligned with the Maryland Heritage Area’s focus on 'developing heritage tourism product' and 'sustaining regional identity'. By staving off a potential systems breakdown and providing improved and energy-saving climate control for the B&O's collection, a collection that represents the first, the last, and the best in railroad history, this project fits the strategic objective of promoting the protection and preservation of the heritage area’s historic resources. By addressing the temperature controls, this project will also meet the Heritage Area's goals 'to enhance the visitor appeal and enjoyment of the state’s history and culture by enhancing the visitor experience', 'to increase the economic activity associated with tourism', and 'to enable Marylanders and visitors alike to have greater access to and understanding of the history of the state and the important events that took place here, including the birth of the American railroads industry and all of the innovations like telegraph communication infrastructure that accompanied it.

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Does your project address diverse or inclusive historical narratives? If so, please provide details.

The archives of the Museum provide insights and illuminate the histories and heritage of workers, merchants, African Americans, and Irish and Jewish immigrants among others. Our interpretive goals include exhibiting more of the everyday experience of average American citizens and the impact of American Railroading on shaping our society. Traditionally, railroad history has been viewed through the lens of technological innovation and economic growth. Our mission today is to showcase the impact of railroading on the American economy, culture, and society, including the impacts and stories of traditionally under-represented communities for African Americans, women, and immigrants. We have a created an 'African American Railroading Oral Archives' and share the recording in our Roundhouse as well as online on our website. We also have developed tours including our 'Slavery to Civil Rights' which features the intertwined history of the railroads with slavery, segregation, through to the Civil Rights Movement, and 'Women Working on the Rails' focused on pioneering women railroad workers throughout history and how their lives and achievements in the railroad industry have left a lasting impact on our world to this day.

TIMELINE:

Key Steps and Timeline

July - September 2021 - Place order for 22 electrical operators for the lantern window in the B&O Roundhouse. These have a 4 month lead time for delivery. Gather HVAC bids.

September-January 2021 - Equipment Procurement - HVAC systems and specialized electric operators for 22 windows in the lantern of the B&O Roundhouse.

January - February 2021 - Plans development for safeguarding the collections and archives for the work to be done.

March - May 2021 - Preparation of roof sites, contractor will install HVAC systems including electrical work. Installation of ne lantern window operators, painting if necessary.

June - completion of project and final reporting.

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ACCESS & OUTREACH:

Describe the anticipated benefits of your completed project for tourists, k-12 students, and/or local community members.

Being able to open the lantern windows will allow for substantial natural ventilation in the spring, summer, and fall months in the Roundhouse which is not air conditioned. By addressing temperature and climate control issues in the B&O’s historic Baldwin Roundhouse, Annex Building, Mt. Clare Depot and Education Station, we will be creating both a comfortable environment for visitors, including K-12 student groups who visit the Museum (the Museum provides free admission and programming for groups from all Baltimore City and Maryland Title One Schools.)

What provisions exist or will be made for physical or programmatic access by individuals with disabilities?

The B&O’s historic Baldwin Roundhouse, Annex Building, Mt. Clare Depot and Education Station are all ADA accessible. Additionally, the Museum is equipped with sensory-friendly kits for guests with sensory sensitivity. These kits include noise-cancelling headphones, timers, non-verbal feelings charts, and fidget toys. All Museum staff have undergone sensory awareness training.

How will you ensure that your intended audiences will learn about your site or project?

We promote the architecture and history of the historic buildings on the Museum's 40 acre campus on our website, through our weekly e-newsletter that reaches 40,000, in our social media, in our printed map and self-guided tour materials, and in our guided tours. We have also developed a special tour for visitors entitled, "Rebuilding the Cathedral of American Railroading: A Tour of the 2003 Roundhouse Roof Collapse."

What is the annual visitation at your site?

In 2019, we welcomed nearly 170,000 visitors from all 50 United States and 40 countries. Following the temporary closure of public venues due to COVID-19, we were the first museum in Baltimore to safely reopen on June 25, 2020 as we felt a responsibility as an economic anchor to the community. We are committed to maintaining strong safety protocols to safely attract visitors and provide visitor experiences.

What hours per day, days per week, and months per year will the project / property be open to the public?

We are open to the public seven days a week. The Museum's regular hours of operation are 10am- 4pm Monday to Saturday and 11am - 4pm Sunday.

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What amenities are or will be available to the public at the property?

The museum has free parking on site, restrooms, a cafe, information desk, brochures for self-guided tours, a children's educational play space, and a half-hour train ride on the first mile of commercial railroad track in the United Sates to the site where the first stone of the B&O Railroad was laid on July 4, 1828.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

Why is your organization qualified to complete this grant project?

The B&O Railroad Museum has the experience and professional capacity to complete this project having most recently completed completed a $3.3 million capital project, The First Mile Stable, that speaks to our ability to do planning, design, finance and construction.

Identify any key individuals within the applicant organization (staff, board members, or volunteers) who will be involved in the implementation of this project, in addition to the primary contact identified on the "Applicant" tab.

Kris Hoellen, Executive Director of the Museum since 2018, brings over 25 years’ experience in transportation, history, and destination management. Ms. Hoellen will provide general oversight, overall quality control and assurance of the project.

Jamie Partridge, Restoration Department Project Manager for the Museum, is a skilled craftsman drawing on 30 years’ experience. Most recently, he has been the lead restorationist for the B&O No. 51, the first diesel-electric streamlined locomotive. Mr. Partridge will oversee the replacement installation of the 22 electric operators on the lantern windows in the cupola of the B&O's Roundhouse.

Steve Johnson, Director of Facilities for the Museum since November 2001, is responsible for all of the Museum’s mechanicals, buildings, and systems. He has more than 40 years experience in air conditioning and refrigeration systems and has a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors master license from the State of Maryland. Mr. Johnson was also the hero of the Museum saving the historic Baldwin Roundhouse by rushing to the Museum to turn off all the gas lines following the 2003 collapse of the roof in a snowstorm.

Jon Goldman, Chief Curator for the Museum, and Anna Kresmer, Archivist for the Museum, will conduct assessments and planning for temporary relocation or archival and collection items during the project work.

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PROPERTY INFORMATION (Capital Grants Only):

Property Name: 901 W. Pratt Street

Property Owner: The B&O Railroad Museum, Inc.

Relationship to Applicant: Same

Property Significance: Property Name


Other Property Name(s), if any

The Baldwin Roundhouse, The Mount Clare Shops, B&O Transportation Museum & Mount Clare Station

The B&O Railroad Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate and the largest private history museum in Maryland. In 2019, we welcomed visitors from all 50 United States and 40 countries. Comprised of the oldest and most comprehensive collection of railroad history in the Western Hemisphere, the B&O Railroad Museum is a unique cultural and educational asset for the nation and entire Baltimore region. The Museum’s mission is to preserve the physical legacy of American railroading while educating the general public on the social, cultural, and economic contributions of the railroad. Located in Baltimore at the B&O’s historic Mt. Clare Shops, the oldest railroad manufacturing complex in the United States and the birthplace of American railroading, the Museum possesses unparalleled collections of locomotives, railway passenger cars, freight cars, maintenance of way equipment, railroading objects, artwork, manuscripts, photographs, and recordings which document the history of an industry that forever changed the makeup of this country economically, socially, culturally, and technologically. The Museum’s campus is comprised of architecturally and historically significant railroad buildings and structures, including the B&O’s Mt. Clare Depot, Baldwin Roundhouse Passenger Car Shop, and Annex Building, and the historic first mile of commercial railroad track in the United States. The Roundhouse building, the central feature of the B&O Railroad Museum, was designed by Ephraim Francis Baldwin and built in 1884. It has 22 sides, 22 iron posts for its main interior support and 22 tracks. It is unique in at least one respect, namely, the way the cupola is hung on an iron ring guyed by iron struts into the tops of the 22 posts. It is 240 feet in diameter, 123 feet from floor to the top of the cupola and has a 60 foot diameter manually operated turntable. The Annex, at the corner of Pratt and Poppleton Streets in Southwest Baltimore, was built 1891. The Mt. Clare Depot, is where the first tickets for regularly scheduled passenger trains were sold and the first telegraph message, "What Hath God Wrought," was received on May 24, 1844. The Education Station is a multipurpose room for classes and groups to use.

Does MHT hold an easement on this property? No

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Project BudgetClimate Control Updates for the B&O Railroad Museum

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Work Item (Description) Grant Funds Match Other ProjectCosts

Total ProjectCost

1Executive Director - project oversight (5days) $5,382.00 $5,382.00

2Facilities Director - project manager,procurement, HVAC and windowinstallation (38 days)

$16,652.00 $16,652.00

3Restoration Manager - window installation(15 days) $4,914.00 $4,914.00

4Facilities Staff (15 days) - site preparationand installation assistance $2,106.00 $2,106.00

5Chief Curator - collection item assessmentsand planning for temporary relocation. (5days)

$2,808.00 $2,808.00

6Archivist - protecting, assessing, planning,and priortizing archives for preservationand storage - (5 days)

$1,638.00 $1,638.00

822 replacement electric window operatorsin the lantern ($50 each) $11,000.00 $11,000.00

10Annex 1st & 2nd Floor -- Replace one Trane20 ton rooftop A/C package unit with gasheat

$35,000.00 $35,000.00

11Annex 2nd Floor Hays T. Watkins ResearchLibrary -- Replace one York 5 ton rooftopA/C package unit with gas heat

$12,000.00 $12,000.00

12Annex 2nd Floor Archives -- Replace oneYork 4 ton rooftop A/C package unit withgas heat

$5,000.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.00

13Annex 3rd Floor Archives -- Replace oneYork 1.5 ton split system heat pump $3,500.00 $3,500.00

14Mt. Clare Depot - 2 floors - Replace two 2ton A/C packages $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.00

15Education Station - Replace three 5 tonrooftop A/C package units $28,000.00 $28,000.00

16 $0.0017 $0.0018 $0.0019 $0.0020 $0.0021 $0.0022 $0.0023 $0.0024 $0.0025 $0.00

TOTALS $71,500.00 $71,500.00 $0.00 $143,000.00

· The maximum grant award is $100,000 for capital projects and management grants, and $50,000 for non-capital grants. The minimum amount is $5,000.

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· See Grant Guidelines for complete information about eligible costs and matching funds.

· All grant funds AND match funds must be spent on the scope of work you have defined in this budget.

· Applicant match (cash and in-kind), may come from non-state sources such as corporate, institutional, andindividual donations or pledges to provide direct funding for the proposed project or to provide in-kindservices.

· Please note that other state funds, including state employee time, cannot be used as match for this grant.

· Funds already spent toward the project prior to a grant award cannot count as match, and cannot be paidfrom grant funds.

· Grant funds must be matched, dollar for dollar. The match may consist of any combination of cash and in-kind expeneses. For the purposes of this form, in no case should a match in excess of a dollar-for-dollarmatch be proposed. For example, if the “project” you have defined will cost $250,000, you may request$100,000 in grant funds, commit a $100,000 total match in the "match" column, and include $50,000 as “otherproject costs" in the separate column above.

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KRIS A. HOELLEN

Executive DirectorThe B&O Railroad Museum443-627-2392 (direct) - [email protected] • Trusted entrepreneurial senior executive with over twenty-five years’ non-profit and for-profit management

experience in the transportation, conservation and destination management fields.

• Proven track record in strategic planning, Board and volunteer management, and staff capacity-building/mentoring.

• Demonstrated skill at fundraising, new business development, budget allocation, and revenue projection.

• Effective communicator, both with internal and external audiences; experienced in all media outlets.

EDUCATION_____________________________________________________________________________________

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, Baltimore, Maryland M.S. - Environmental Science and Policy, 1998, GPA: 3.8/4.0

(Earned advanced degree while maintaining full-time professional position)

EMORY UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Georgia B.A. – History, 1989, GPA: 3.5/4.0

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY Certificate in Strategic Organizational Leadership, January 2008

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE______________________________________________________________________

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore, Maryland, September 2018 to Present

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF CONSERVATION OFFICER The National Aquarium, Baltimore, Maryland, April 2016 to August 2018

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS VICE PRESIDENT, SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS, AND DIRECTOR, CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP NETWORK, December 2005 to March 2016 The Conservation Fund, Shepherdstown, West Virginia

GROUP MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT July 2004 - November 2005 URS Corporation, Gaithersburg, Maryland

DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS April 2002 – July 2004

American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Washington, D.C.

SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER, TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD July, 1999 – April, 2002 National Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C.

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR/ASSOCIATE DEPUTY DIRECTOR July 1991 – July 1999 Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (ASTSWMO), Washington, D.C.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND PROMOTION 1989- 1990 Earthbeat Television, Atlanta, Georgia

ASSISTANT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE 1988 – 1989 Pringle Dixon Pringle, Atlanta, Georgia

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James E. Partridge Project Manager, Conservationist, Restorationist, Carpenter


Skilled craftsman with more than 30 years’ experience to confidently complete building projects. Restoration of historical structures has been the focus of my career. I coordinate and work in concert with other craftsmen to bring projects to a successful result.

EXPERIENCE

B&O RAILROAD MUSEUM: Restoration Department, 2016-present, Project Manager, Conservationist, Restorationist, Carpenter

• Coordinate and work with fellow restorationists and volunteers on Museum collection railroad equipment

• Design Paint program to promote safe application of high-end Commercial coatings. • Design and help build Program to capture Data, in order to analyze labor cost and time

allocation on Restoration jobs T.W. Ellis: Home Improvement Company Baltimore Metro Area, 2014-present, Lead Carpenter

• Installation of cabinetry and trim finishes per architectural drawings. • Design / build both cabinetry and trim as required • Coordinated and worked with subcontractors to facilitate successful project completion

JEPCO INC.: Home Improvement Company - Baltimore Metro area, 2008-2014, Owner, President- Licensed contractor in State of Maryland

• Successfully managed company for projects ranging to $180,000.00. Design/ Build specialty Kitchens, Bathrooms in Roland Park

• Design/ Build cabinetry, built-ins, room reconfiguration • Specialized in melding contracted improvements and additions to historical structures

for seamless effect Contracted and managed subcontractors The Cypress Builders: Home Improvement Company - Baltimore Metro Area, 2006-2008, Site Superintendent, Project Manager

• Managed projects in field for small construction company, Typically brought additions out of ground and stayed on job through completion

• Performed all aspects of job as needed including Footers, Framing, • Carpentry, Roofing and Siding • Specialized in tying new construction to existing structures

TK Wyatt Building Company INC.: Commercial Building Company - Baltimore, Columbia area, 2005-2006, Site Superintendent

• Site Superintendent for building new Two Story, 50,000 SF Concrete Tilt-Up Building. • Superintendent for various 'Fit Outs' for commercial stores and offices • Site representative for commercial property owners to verify subcontractor work

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Galloway Construction INC.: Commercial Building Company - Baltimore Area, 2003-2005, Working Superintendent

• Hired as 1099 Carpenter reframing historic row house and prepping structure for commercial restaurant "The Bicycle Restaurant" on first floor and residential housing on floors above.

• Hired full time as working superintendent • Completed various projects rehabilitating older structures, bringing them up to code

and preparing the structure for a new commercial entity Self Employed 1099,: 2002-2003,Carpenter- Silver Spring

• Carpenter to frame out second floor addition for large private ranch house • Framing included Dormers and complete rework of structural members to prepare

structure for second floor loads. Controlled Demolition INC.: Implosion Contractor - Continental North America, 1995-2002, Site superintendent

• Initially hired as labor but quickly became the Drilling Superintendent. Managed drill team preparing concrete structures for explosive felling. Promoted to Site superintendent and was in charge of total building preparation for explosive felling of structures including stacks, bridges and buildings.

• Operated various types of equipment including Track drills, Excavators, man-lifts and bobcats

• Worked closely with Adjacent Property Owners, Town, State and Federal agencies to bring successful completion to jobs throughout the country.

Atlanta Hall Farm: Thoroughbred horse farm - Monkton, Maryland, 1994-1995, Farm Maintenance Manager Managed all field, fence, equipment and support personnel associated with upkeep of a highly ranked 900-acre thoroughbred horse farm. Ervan Price Construction Company: Residential framing company, 1982-1988, Laborer, Rough Framer • Worked as laborer on rough framing crew building townhomes and single-family homes EDUCATION Franklin Pierce University 1988-1993 B.F.A. with Minor Computer studies College of the Atlantic 1991-1992

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Jonathan GoldmanChief Curator | B&O Railroad Museum

Professional Experience

2015/Oct – 2019/Sep Curator and Manager of IDB Cultural CenterInter-American Development Bank• Curator and leader of the IDB Art Collection and Cultural Center team within a complexinstitution with over 4,000 employees• Responsible for the curation and care of a collection of 2,000 artworks and objects• Pioneered successful external partnerships with Google Arts and Culture, University of Maryland, John’s Hopkins University, Meridian International Center, Washington Project for the Arts, Council of the Americas, Smithsonian Latino Center, DC Mayor’s Office of Latino Affairs, and theEmbassies of Brazil, Spain, Paraguay, Colombia, and Argentina• Secured and implemented a capital project to renovate the Cultural Center and provideconservation to the collection.• Created and implemented a new, impact-driven mission for the Cultural Center and collectionhighlighting creativity as the main driver of innovation• Overhauled and implemented all art collection policies and procedures to align with museumbest practices and international standards

2019/Sep – Present Chief CuratorB&O Railroad Museum

Teaching Experience

2017/Aug – 2019/Sep Adjunct Professor, Master’s Degree in Exhibition DesignGeorge Washington University

• Core design studio class on exhibition design for museums and storytelling throughexperiential and interactive design

2011/Jan – 2015/OctExhibition Design and ProgrammingArt Musuem of the Americas, Organization of American States• Rebranded museum• Produced and designed over 20 exhibitions• Functioned as primary fundraiser by creating and managing AMA’s largest annual fundraiser(Art After Dark), museum membership, partnerships, and the board’s fundraising efforts• Served as liaison to the museum board• Managed the museum calendar, production timelines, and exhibition budgeting

2000 – 2004ImaginAsia InternSmithsonian Freer | Sackler Galleries of Asian Art, Education Department

Languages

Englishnative

Spanishintermediate

Chinese (Mandarin)advanced

Professional ReferencesClare BrownChief of Design, Smithsonian National Museum of American History

Selma ThomasExecutive Producer of Exhibit Media, Smithsonian African American History and Culture Museum

Mariana AmatulloAssociate Professor of Strategic Design and Management, Parsons/The New School

Adriana OspinaCurator Art Museum of the Americas

[email protected], 443-627-2378

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Education

2012 – 2015M.A. in Exhibition Design, HonorsGeorge Washington University | Washington, DC

2007 – 2010 B.F.A. in Art Direction and Design for Social Impact, HonorsArt Center College of Design | Pasadena, California• First person in the USA to be certified in Design for Social Impact• Awarded a Designmatters Fellowship to the Art Museum of the Americas, OAS

2004 – 2008 B.A. in Chinese Studies, HonorsOccidental College | Los Angeles, California

Professional Service

2019 Judge, Big Ideas Contest, University of California, Berkeley2018 Juror, Washington DC Commission of the Arts and Humanities’ Curation Grants 2017 Lecturer, Impact-driven art and design for the Ministry of Culture, Guadalajara, Mexico2017-2018 Judge, Masters Thesis Defense, GW Masters in Exhibition Design2017-2018 Board President, LeDroit Park Civic Association2015-2018 Board Member, Neighbors to the President Consortium2014 Presenter, American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting’s Emerging Innovators Forum 2014 Juror, American Alliance of Museums’ International Fellowship Selection Committee2013 Presenter, American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting

Recognition

2016 Featured in Dot Magazine: ”Social Innovation Designers Pioneering New Career Paths"2013 American Alliance of Museums Fellowship Recipient2012 Outstanding Performance Award - Employee of the Year2011 Art Center, Designmatters Fellowship - Art Museum of the Americas2007 Occidental College - Research Grant in China2004 Lucia Pierce Excellence in Chinese Studies Award, Sidwell Friends School2001 School Year Abroad Merit Scholarship, Beijing, China

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Anna Kresmer Archivist, B&O Railroad Museum [email protected] 443-627-2389 Experienced Archivist and Library Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit information management industry. Strong archives professional skilled in Collection Processing and Description, Preservation, Technical Writing and Copyediting, and Project Implementation. Experience Archivist B&O Railroad Museum, Sep 2019 – Present, Baltimore, Maryland

● Work closely with the Chief Curator and the Collections Committee of the Board of Directors to manage and maintain all Museum collection holdings.

● Recruit and supervise cadre of long-term volunteers and postsecondary student interns. ● Accession, survey, and evaluate holdings in Museum Archives and Library, including

artifacts, artwork, manuscripts and documents, photographs, and audiovisual materials. ● Perform archives and library reference tasks for Museum members, staff, and the

public. ● Assist with the creation and revision of procedural manuals and policy documents

concerning collection management, disaster recovery, and use of archival materials. ● Research and make recommendations on preservation of collection materials in storage

and on display. ● Manage collection records using PastPerfect 5.0 database software. ● Assist with the research, development, and installation of temporary Museum exhibits. ● Create and nurture partnerships and projects with the goal of increasing access to

collections materials regardless of ability, socioeconomic status, or affiliation. ● Educate K-12 students in research techniques, handling, and use of primary source

materials. Archivist/Library Manager National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, Jacobus tenBroek Library. Sep 2009 – Sep 2019, Baltimore, Maryland Materials Preservation - Student Worker Simmons College Library, Oct 2008 – May 2009, Boston, Massachusetts Archival Intern Harvard Law School Library, Special Collections, Sep 2008 – Dec 2008, Cambridge, Massachusetts Freelance Archivist Boston University School of Law, May 2008 – Sep 2008, Boston, Massachusetts

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Archival Intern, Boston University, Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Institute Sep 2007 – Dec 2007, Boston, Massachusetts Library Assistant Tucson Unified School District, Nov 2004 – Apr 2007, Tucson, Arizona Education Simmons University 2007 – 2009 MSLIS, Concentration in Archives Management University of Arizona 1999 – 2004 BA History Publications & Presentations

● Accessibility For All. Archival Outlook, January 2019 ● The Dorothy Elve Tombaugh Collection, 1961-1999. Archival Elements: Newsletter of the

Society of American Archivists Science, Technology, and Health Care Section, Summer 2017.

● The Spirit of the Federation in Maryland before NFBMD. The Braille Spectator: A semi-annual publication of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, Spring 2017.

● How the First Self-Advocacy Organization of the Blind Met the Challenge of Social Security, 1940-1950. Braille Monitor, February 2016.

● The Value of Braille in Archival Collections (poster). Presented at Archives 2015, Society of American Archivists, Cleveland, Ohio, Aug 2015.

● 3DPhotoWorks Helps Commemorate History of the Organized Blind. Braille Monitor, August 2015.

● Window into 1957: Pima County Club of the Blind. Braille Monitor, April 2015. ● Case studies and salient solutions on how to preserve and provide access to braille

archival materials (panel member). Presented at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC), Rochester, New York, April 2014.

● What Makes an NFB Affiliate? Braille Monitor, April 2013. ● An Appeal from the Past. Braille Monitor, January 2013. ● Family Ties—a Look at the Private Life of Jacobus TenBroek through Correspondence

with his Sister. Braille Monitor, July 2011. Committees and Offices

● Steering Committee Member, Society of American Archivists, Reference, Access, and Outreach Section, Aug 2018 – Aug 2019

● Committee Member, Disability History/Archives Consortium (DH/AC), Aug 2016 – Sep 2019

● Committee Member, Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference, Spring 2019 MARAC Program Committee, Aug 2018 – Apr 2019

● Working Group Member, SAA AMRT/RMRT Joint Working Group on Diversity in Archives and Records Management, Aug 2010 – Sep 2012

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Climate Control Updates for the B&O Railroad Museum MHAA FY22 Capital Grants Proposal

PHOTOS

Interior view of the Baldwin Roundhouse.

Aerial view of the Baldwin Roundhouse and Education Station (lower right foreground).

Mount Clare Depot with Baldwin Roundhouse behind it.

Annex Building, Mount Clare Depot, and Baldwin Roundhouse.

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The B&O’s Baldwin Roundhouse, an icon in the landscape of Baltimore City.

HVAC Packages for Replacement

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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum, Baltimore, MD

Style M452 70W ceramic metal halide uplights with integral ballasts

Architect: E. F. Baldwin circa 1884

Restoration Architect: SMG Architects

Restoration Engineer: Century

Engineering, Inc.

Architectural Lighting Design: Crampton/Dunlop Architectural Lighting

Services, LLC

Museum Lighting Design: Cliff Dossel

Photography: Cliff Dossel

Roundhouse Clerestory

Plan: 22 sided icosikaidigon, 240'

across at lower exterior walls,

100' across columns at perimeter

of clerestory, 26' diameter lantern

Heights: 62' to base of clerestory, approx.

95' to compression ring below

lantern, 122' to top of lantern

dome

Lighting: (22) M452-070G-S-07-B-V00

70W ceramic metal halide

integral ballast uplights with

cutoff visor

Est. lluminance on pine roof deck:

9 fc average initial

Est. power density: 0.26 W/sf uplights

only under clerestory

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The roundhouse that is central to

the B&O Railroad Museum was built

in 1884 on the site of America’s

first railroad depot. In 2003, under

Baltimore’s heaviest recorded

snowfall, the roof over 11 of the 22

bays collapsed. During repair and

restoration, the museum’s designers

decided to modernize the lighting to

enhance the structure and

the exhibits.

Using only twenty-two 70W lamps,

the near uniform wash of light results

in a warm glow that emanates from

the clerestory windows, beckoning

visitors from nearby major highways.

elliptipar Style Mzzvv452

The ceiling of the 100' diameter clerestory is uplit using elliptipar’s compact

yet powerful asymmetric reflectors with ceramic arc metal halide lamps.

From relatively inconspicuous positions 62' above the turntable, these warm,

high color rendering point sources highlight the color and texture of the

southern yellow pine decking.

Outdoor Style M452 uplights were chosen

because of the occasional high humidity and

heavy condensation at the windows. Mounted

along a catwalk for servicing, captive door screws

prevent hardware from dropping to the floor

below. (Actual luminaire installation not shown.)

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March 5, 2021 Jennifer Ruffner, Administrator Maryland Heritage Areas Program Maryland Historical Trust 100 Community Place, 3rd Floor Crownsville MD 21032 Dear Ms. Ruffner: As the owner of the property located at 901 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21223, for which a state grant is being sought, I confirm our willingness to support the project and convey to the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) or other eligible entity a preservation easement or easement modification on the property or enter into a preservation/maintenance agreement, if required by MHT. I understand that our confirmation is a requirement of the grant application and that the preservation easement or preservation/maintenance agreement, if required, imposes a financial obligation upon the property owner and a legal encumbrance/lien upon the easement property I hereby confirm that there are no less-than-fee simple interests (mortgages, leases, mineral rights, reversionary interests, etc.) in the property. Sincerely,


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