Built in 1913 as an armory building in the City of Frederick, this structure now houses the City of Frederick’s Recreation Department. This project entailed an all-encompassing renovation and rehabilitation of the existing armory structure which has had little work completed on it since its original construction. The project included an overall replacement of the building’s heating system with a new heating and cooling system in all areas of the building, as well as the installation of a new elevator and sprinkler system throughout. General upgrades for code compliance, including the addition of fire stairs and ADA restrooms, and removal of existing asbestos and lead paint were also a part of this construction project.

The main emphasis of the project, however, was the conversion of the existing lower level of the building to a new state-of-the-art fitness center with additional areas for support, classroom space, and multi-purpose rooms. This involved complete

Exterior cleaning and re-pointing of the existing facebrick and pre-cast stone coping were also completed.

Because the building was occupied during construction, this was a phased project. The gymnasium's dropped acoustical ceiling was removed and the exposed trusses painted and new insulation installed between painted purlins. Existing under-window radiators were removed and new lighting and HVAC systems were installed.