Alten Construction wraps up restoration of historical Napa library

NAPA, Calif. - Jan. 17, 2018 - PRLog -- Last week, Alten Construction, a full-service San Francisco Bay Area commercial construction company, wrapped up the restoration of the historical Goodman Library in downtown Napa.

Alten Construction repaired the 2014 earthquake damage to the 5,433-square-foot building built in 1901. The project, which began in April 2017, is being nominated for the Project of the Year Award through the American Public Works Association (APWA).

During the more than $1.7 million project, the construction installed a new roof, repaired and reinforced timber roof trusses, fixed damaged terra cotta entry columns and the entry doorway arch and restored and repaired interior wood trim, lath and plaster walls and dislodged interior metal tin ceiling tiles and trim. Alten Construction also reconstructed damaged areas of the structural stone walls and repaired and replaced miscellaneous cracked and dislodged wall stones and a partially collapsed stone entry tower.

The building still possesses many of its original fixtures, including most of the original shelves, fine pressed tin ceilings, staircase, woodwork and desks. The commercial construction company employed a qualified historic architectural consultant to monitor the work through the entire process.

"This project is an example of federal and local governments working together with a contractor to successfully complete a historically significant project," said Mike Berger, the construction division manager for the City of Napa's Public Works Department. "Through the project team's diligence, hard work and concerted efforts, the project was completed on time and under budget."

Located at 1219 First Street, the Goodman Library is the longest continuously operating library in California. It was added to the National Register of Historical Places on January 21, 1974.


About Alten Construction

Founded by Bob and Shannon Alten in 1995, Alten Construction not only offers a full range of commercial construction services but is also a licensed builder, with its own shop, carpenters and construction laborers. Alten Construction serves public and private clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area with a personal touch.

Over the past 20 years, Alten Construction has grown from a small public works company to employing more than 100 people with annual revenues of over $80 million. From tenant improvements to historic buildings to fire stations and schools, the company's experience is extensive, and it completes superior and high-quality projects with leadership demonstrated at all stages of a project.

Alten Construction is committed to green building practices, and the firm has LEED Accredited Professionals on staff. Dedicated to the community, Alten Construction partners with small, local businesses and develops construction professionals through its internship opportunities and in-house training. The commercial construction firm is also affiliated with Marin Builders Association and the North Coast Builders Exchange. For more information, visit http://www.AltenConstruction.com or call 510-234- 4200.