BOONTON,
N.J., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phelps
Construction Group, a full-service construction management firm,
has begun the renovations to the National Museum of Immigration on
Ellis Island in New York harbor, a project for The Statue of
Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation (the Foundation) working in
partnership with the National Park Service.
Phelps Construction Group was selected by the Foundation as the
construction manager during the early stages of the project.
Working alongside the architect, Highland Architects, and the
exhibit designer, Ralph Applebaum Associates, Phelps Construction
Group has played a vital role in the design development,
determining how to bring the museum up to current standards while
preserving the historic fabric of this national monument. The
phased renovations to the 137,000 square foot museum encompasses
the Main Immigration Building and the Kitchen and Laundry Building.
The project entails updating and creating new exhibits, performing
ADA upgrades to public restrooms, and upgrading the mechanical and
life safety systems. Using their experience in working on historic
structures, working along with the architect, structural engineer
and the National Park Service, Phelps will also perform structural
changes with minimal impact to the buildings.
When complete, the museum will enhance the visitor experience,
offering engaging exhibits covering three eras – 1790-1880
(3rd floor), 1880-1945 (2nd floor) and
1945-present (1st floor). Renovations are expected to be
completed in 2026.
"We are very proud to have been chosen by our repeat customer,
The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, for this project and
are honored to again be part of transforming this historic
landmark," said Douglas Phelps,
President of Phelps Construction Group.
Phelps Construction Group previously performed renovations to
the same museum in the early 2010s, constructing an expansion and
completing major structural changes to Ellis Island's Kitchen and Laundry building
which added new exhibit space.
About Phelps Construction Group:
Phelps
Construction Group, headquartered in Boonton, NJ, provides pre-construction,
construction management and design-build services. The firm has
completed a wide range of major commercial, industrial, and
educational projects since its founding in 2007, including
construction of the Statue of Liberty Museum for the Foundation
completed in 2019. Most recently, the firm completed the
construction of a 780,000 square foot distribution facility in
Hawthorne, New York.
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