Harpers Ferry National Historic Park.National Park Service

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

GWWO’s relationship with Harpers Ferry National Historical Park began more than a decade ago and has encompassed numerous projects within the historic park. GWWO worked with the National Park Service to complete the exterior restoration and interior rehabilitation of the historic Harpers Ferry train station. The facility is shared by the National Park Service, the Town of Harpers Ferry, and CSX.Originally construction in 1894, the train station was moved during railroad improvements to its current location in 1931. The $1.75M project included:• Evaluation and documentation of the existing

facility and completion of an Historic Structures Report

• Exterior restoration of the facility to its post-move 1931 appearance, including reconstruction of a second story tower that was removed after the move

• Interior rehabilitation for shared use, including visitor orientation and comfort facilities, exhibits and ticketing

• Removal of the structure from its current failing foundation and replacement on a new full perimeter concrete footing, as well as creation of a new partial basement to house the new mechanical systems

National Park ServiceHarpers Ferry, West Virginia

Harpers Ferry National Historic Park.

2011 AIA Baltimore Design Award2009 Maryland AIA Preservation Award

National Park ServiceHarpers Ferry, West Virginia

Harpers Ferry National Historic Park.

“My experiences with GWWO... surpass any I have had with other consultants... The creativity, professionalism and insight of the

GWWO team was invaluable...”

—Peter Dessauer, Park Architect, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Park ServiceHarpers Ferry, West Virginia

Harpers Ferry National Historic Park.

National Park ServiceHarpers Ferry, West Virginia

Harpers Ferry National Historic Park.