Fort Riley

Overview

Fort Riley, located near Kansas City, contains approximately 290 historic structures which are in active use today. The historic structures comprise three historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Composition

Limestone

Scope of Project

Jensen Conservation Services was contacted to perform an analytical study of the limestone stains that had taken over the vast majority of the historical buildings at Fort Riley. Their job was to assess the conditions of the structure surfaces and make recommendations for appropriate and cost effective preservation and maintenance treatments.

Once introduced to the layout of the historic districts the Jensen team began with biological stain sampling and observation of the limestone. The results were documented and photographed. Next, they prepared cleaning sample areas to determine the effectiveness of treatments. Through test cleaning procedures, they were able to draw upon a number of conclusions and factors that were involved in the limestone decay. Their study gave them the necessary information for several recommendations on the maintenance of Fort Riley.

Rob Jensen at work on the
King Field House

Chapel House

Museum Building

King Field House

East Elevation
King Field House

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