American Swedish Institute
The Turnblad Mansion was built from 1903-1908 by Swan Turnblad, a Swedish immigrant; just 21 years later, the mansion was donated to the public as a place to preserve Swedish customs and culture. JE Dunn led a comprehensive restoration of the mansion’s exterior and interior. A complete masonry restoration was performed, cleaning and replacing elements […]
Restoring Value and Culture on Campus: Historic Education Facility Renovations
Historic renovations are significant for preserving history and breathing new life into old buildings and environments.
JE Dunn’s Appreciation of State Capitol Renovations
JE Dunn has emerged as a leader in historic preservation, which is highlighted in state capitol renovation work across the country.
Technology Aiding in Historic Building Restoration
Historic renovation, preservation and adaptive reuse are important ways to preserve history and breathe new life into old buildings and environments. Using the latest technologies enables us to more efficiently bring old buildings up to code and safety standards, increase their usability, and make them even more accessible to the public, all while preserving the character of the original design.
Historical Preservation
Oklahoma State Capitol Restoration
JE Dunn led the renovation, repair, and restoration of the exterior of the Oklahoma State Capitol, which was originally built in 1917. Working closely with the design team to evaluate and design, the scope of work included repointing of mortar joints, a painstaking and time-consuming process to protect the building from water infiltration; repair of […]
Historic Kansas State Capitol
JE Dunn Construction was hired to preserve and restore the historic Kansas Statehouse located in the heart of Topeka. The project was designed as a 10-year, 6-phase project, which allowed for staggered completion dates of the interior restoration of the east, west, north, and south wings. Much of the interior space was restored to its […]
U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel
JE Dunn is currently renovating the Historic U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel in Colorado Springs, CO. Considered one of the most recognized icons in the U.S. and most visited Colorado landmark, the Cadet Chapel was built in 1963 and designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill of Chicago. It was named a U.S. National Historic […]
University of Minnesota Pillsbury Hall
JE Dunn performed a rehabilitation of Pillsbury Hall, the second-oldest building on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Originally constructed in 1887 as a science hall, the renovated building now serves as a home for the Department of English, the University’s top-ranked Creative Writing Program, and the Humanities Engagement Hub. Decades of neglect had […]
Minnesota State Capitol
The Minnesota State Capitol is Minnesota’s most famous landmark, originally constructed in 1905 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A comprehensive renovation was completed to address the needs of restoration, life safety, accessibility, preservation, and long-term functionality. Key design features include raised ceiling heights, restoration of the vast decorative painting and fine […]
