PROJECT PROFILE WJE www.wje.com Washington Park Zoo Greenhouse Historic Building Assessment and Restoration | Michigan City, IN CLIENT Michigan City Redevelopment Commission BACKGROUND Listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places, Washington Park is home to many buildings that were constructed as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The former park administration building and garage, now referred to as the Greenhouse, was constructed in 1934 for Washington Park. The Greenhouse and Garage had been neglected for many decades without use and suffered severe deterioration of the structure, roof, and interior finishes. SO

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