The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are proposing a few changes to the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and its surrounding grounds and released a series of public notices today.

Changes will apply to the boathouse, Cavanaugh House and Administration Building, which are all listed in the National Register as part of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks Historic District.

According to the National Historic Preservation Act, federal agencies are required to notify the public regarding changes to properties on the National Register of Historic Places.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, proposes to remove the boathouse, which was built in 1949. The boathouse is a significant member of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks Historic District and is located at the east end of the Locks, along the sidewalk just north of the large lock. The district has classified the boathouse a danger to public safety, due to extensive damage to the ceiling structure.

Comments regarding this action are welcome and should be submitted to Mary McCormick, mary.e.mccormick@usace.army.mil or 206-764-6185 by July 19, 2011.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers also proposes to install a metal picket barrier fence and electronic vehicle gate around the vegetation and driveway of the Cavanaugh House.

Comments regarding this action are welcome and should be submitted to Lauren McCroskey, lauren.l.mccroskey@usace.army.mil or 206-764-6185 by July 19, 2011.

And finally, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants to remove and replace the original 1914 pump system located in the basement of the administration building.

Comments regarding this action are welcome and should be submitted to Lauren McCroskey, lauren.l.mccroskey@usace.army.mil or 206-764-6185 by July 19, 2011.

For more information, visit the notice and the designs, here.

Comments on all three actions also can be mailed to:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District
Attn: Environmental and Cultural Resources Branch
PO Box 3755
Seattle, WA 98124