Historic Preservation and Restoration

USS Olympia

Pilot House

We were proud to restore the pilot house and dog house on the historic USS Olympia, a National Historic Landmark and the oldest steel warship still afloat. Our work included structural wood repairs, replacement of deteriorated elements, and the use of historically accurate materials to preserve the ship’s integrity. This restoration helps protect key areas of the vessel—once central to its operations—for future generations, honoring its legacy and place in American naval history.

USS Olympia – Pilot House Restoration

  • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • Type of Project: Historic restoration of the Pilot House aboard the USS Olympia

  • Scope of Work: Comprehensive wood restoration and preservation to maintain the vessel’s historic integrity

  • Award: Recipient of the 2024 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Award for Excellence in Restoration

  • Significance: Honoring and preserving one of America’s most iconic naval vessels, dating back to the Spanish–American War