Project Manager Todd White stated that he
was “very happy” with the schedule the restoration is keeping, as walls have
already been removed and concrete is currently being poured.
“The concrete
will go a long ways to help to battle moisture and helping prevent future
insect and pest infestation by keeping the Cedar dry and off the ground,” said
White.
While the Tribal House will have a new
floor and footings, the centerpiece of the structure has been preserved.
Original restoration plans had the Tribal
House’s historic fire pit to be replaced.
Carbon dating conducted on the ash dates the pit back to the late 1800’s
and White quickly changed the plans to leave the pit untouched.
The Shakes Island crew carefully covered
the pit with planks as concrete was delivered one wheelbarrow at a time,
creating a foundation to ensure visitors will enjoy the fire pit for another
100 years.
In other
restoration news, Sealaska has confirmed that the 12 giant, Cedar logs donated to the
project have been found by the Sealaska Timber Corporation on nearby Prince of Whales Island and delivered to
Thorne Bay to be finished by the Thaja Plicata Lumber Company.
Delivering
the logs to Wrangell is expected to be a 10-day process, but the Cedar will be
transported as quickly as possible to begin adzing. Wood currently occupying the carving facility
will be moved to containers located on the site of the future Carving Shed to
make room for the giant, Cedar logs, which are the priority.
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