Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House, Norfolk, VA

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Building Details

Square Footage		Building Dimensions
Floor Area Total:	29785	Stories/Levels:	3
First Floor Area:	7225	Perimeter:	395(Linear Ft.)
Occupiable Area:	16520	Depth:	0(Linear Ft.)
		Height:	59(Linear Ft.)
		Length:	0(Linear Ft.)

Construction History

Year Start	Year End	Description	Architect
1852	1858	Original Construction	Ammi B. Young
1901	0	Replace Windows on Second Floor
1902	0	Install radiators, ren. grd floor toilet, electric
1912	0	Electrical Wiring Upgraded, added attic stairs
1916	0	Courtroom added(2nd fl), skylight added, relocate
1922	0	Toilet added(2nd fl & grd fl), Roof repair
1933	0	PO relocated into grd. fl. removed grd. fl toilet
1935	0	One Story addition built on south side
1947	0	Minor partition alterations
1949	0	Elevator added
1956	0	Electrical Wiring upgraded
1956	0	Interior Plaster work exterior stonework repointed
1961	0	Front stairs repointed spiral stair added to e.twr
1980	0	Ground floor toilets renovated
1988	0	Exterior stonework cleaned
1990	0	Dual Fuel oil/gas boiler installed, asbestos remov
1999	2001	Roof, flashing and drainage of main structure restored
1999	2001	Exterior and interior rehabilitation, including system upgrades
1999	2001	Restrooms and elevator upgraded for ADA compliance
1999	2001	Ground floor lobby and second floor corridor restored
1999	2001	Woodwork, plaster details and painted finishes restored