Salem, Massachusetts
Salem Old Town Hall
Exterior restoration of Salem’s Old Town Hall, including brick repointing, window trim repairs and repainting.
The original problem
A historic civic exterior showing its age: masonry in need of repointing, weathered paint, and worn window trim. On a prominent public building, appearance and authenticity both matter.
Recommended solution
Restore rather than replace: repoint the brickwork, restore the original cream window trim, and repaint, preserving the bell tower’s slate roof, copper flashings, and patinated dome.
Work completed
- Repointing of brick masonry on the Federal style exterior
- Restoration of the cream window trim
- Full exterior preparation and repainting
- Work at height by lift, with rope rigging and access documented
Materials and techniques
- Mortar repointing matched to the existing brickwork
- Restoration grade exterior coatings
- Care around original fabric: slate roof, copper flashings, patinated dome