Lichtenwalter Schoolhouse Restoration

Role: General Contractor
Scope: Fire damage restoration of a 100+ year old schoolhouse including major structural framing repairs, brick veneer restoration, and various finish carpentry elements including custom built window shutters & roof trims, red oak flooring & trim, and simulated slate shingles.
Owner: City of Green
Location: Green, Ohio
Year: 2019

In August of 2016, arsonists destroyed the roof and interior of the 1885 Lichtenwalter Schoolhouse in Green, Ohio, where children had been educated until the early 20th century.

The state fire marshal declared the building a “total loss,” but its four walls were still structurally sound. The City of Green reinforced them and enclosed the building for future reconstruction.

In the Spring of 2019, Cavanaugh was awarded the contract to rebuild the schoolhouse and completed the restoration that Winter.  We are extremely proud of the craftsmanship that went into this project.