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RAMSEY TOWN HALL, Ramsey, Minnesota <br />5. General Interior <br />There are three elements present in each of <br />the three rooms. They are ceiling, electrical <br />outlets, and baseboards and trim. <br />Ceiling <br />As of late 1970s, the original pressed tin <br />ceiling was still present throughout the <br />building. Currently, however, the ceiling is a <br />drop ceiling covered with modern gypsum <br />board with four open electrical boxes. <br />Recommendations <br />In order to determine whether or not the <br />original tin ceiling still remains, it is necessary <br />to remove a portion of the current drop <br />ceiling to examine what is above. <br />If the original ceilings are still intact, they <br />should be cleaned and restored with the <br />gentlest methods as per the Secretary of the <br />Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. <br />If any of the original ceiling has been damaged <br />throughout renovation, or if the original <br />ceiling is missing and a replica is desired, the <br />replacement should match in design, color, <br />texture, and material as per the Secretary of <br />the Interior's standards for Rehabilitation. <br />dal <br />Electric Boxes <br />There are approximately 16 open electrical <br />boxes throughout the first floor of the <br />building. These include electrical outlets, light <br />switches, wall lights, and ceiling lights. <br />Recommendations <br />A licensed electrician should be consulted to <br />inspect the existing electrical boxes. Before <br />work can begin, it is necessary to ensure that <br />the electrical has been installed correctly and <br />to code. After inspection, all boxes should be <br />fitted with plates or light fixtures. <br />Baseboards and Trim <br />Currently, there are no baseboards or trim <br />throughout the building. <br />Recommendations <br />Unfortunately, historical research did not <br />identify the existence or type of the original <br />baseboards and trim. However, historically, <br />such decorative elements would likely have <br />been present, especially in connection with <br />the wainscoting. Because the original design <br />is not known, one that is historically <br />appropriate for both the time period and <br />function of the building is recommended. <br />Additionally, following the Secretary of the <br />Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, any <br />new materials should be documented and <br />distinguished from historical elements. 9 <br />9 Sara B. Chase, "Preservation Briefs 28: Painting Historic Interiors," (Technical Preservation Services, NPS, 1992), https://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs/28-painting- <br />interiors.htm. <br />Ramsey Town Hall 15 <br />