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RESTORATION PROCESS
The ultimate goal of the Clayborn Temple Restoration Project is to restore Clayborn Temple back to its days of grandeur in order to preserve its history for generations to come through a six-part restoration process.

 
 
 
PRELIMINARY PLANNING
The Preliminary Planning Phase of Clayborn Temple’s Restoration involved the discussion of the future options for the diminishing historical icon and conducting preliminary studies on the building, as well as, developing a preliminary restoration plan.

STABILIZATION
The Stabilization Phase of Clayborn Temple’s Restoration efforts concluded in February 2007. This phase of the project involved the abatement of the building, along with the weatherizarion and boarding. The major part of this phase involved the structural stabilization of the failing south super truss system that had failed over time. This truss and supporting beams were reinforced and strengthened to prevent further damage and ensure safety within the building.

ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING
The Assessment and Planning phase of the restoration project is expected to begin in June 2007. This is approximately a 4 to 6 month process that will produce a thorough building assessment, historical assessment, and a full plan and rendering for the historical restoration and additional development.

RESTORATION
Although the entire project is considered to be part of the restoration efforts of Clayborn Temple, this particular phase deals with the actual restoration activities of the main and existing structure of Clayborn Temple.

DEVELOPMENT
The next major phase that the Clayborn Temple restoration efforts will be undergoing is the construction of a possible addition. This addition will be placed where the old addition was demolished and in compliance with the Secretary of Interior standards regarding additions to historical properties.

SUSTAINABILITY
The sustainability phase of Clayborn Temple’s Restoration Project is an extremely important phase of the project. The work and dedication involved in stabilization, restoration, and development of a historical structure is often marred because the structure has no steady fiscal income to maintain its appearance. This phase of the project has been developed to insure that programs placed within the building will assist in maintaining the renovated structure, as well as, preserving the historical integrity of the property.