Historic Preservation Resume of
V. Scott Beddome
262.527.8969
Summary:
Extensive historic preservation history dating back 30 years. Interest began w/the purchase of an 1853 Greek Revival home,
The Quint House, in 1979. Wo
Worked with community to create the
Rural On The Crystal National Register Historic District
Began residential and commercial woodwork restoration contracting. Evolved to church and public project historic wood preservation projects culminating in the research and invited bidding for work on
The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
in 2003.
Woodwork Restoration of Wisconsin (1986 – current)
See
http://woodworkrestoration.com
See
http://churchpewrestoration.com
Public projects include:
Newly Completed Illinois State Supreme Court. (Photos soon!)
The Ohio State Supreme Court
2 year project included all restoration of all historic wood finishes in courtrooms, judge’s chambers, libraries and office and common spaces. Wrote specs for all work. Retention of existing historic patina and re-creation of matching finishes for new infill materials.
The St. Paul City Hall/Courthouse
$700K two year project. Wrote all specs and held contract for 600,000 sq ft of paneling featuring 40 different types of veneers. Council chambers, Mayor’s offices, courtrooms, judges chambers and multiple other public spaces.
Wisconsin State Capitol Assembly Chamber
Worked extensively to create base specifications for this first step in the restoration of entire building. Held contract for work.
South Dakota State Capitol Senate and Assembly
Restoration and repair of C-curve roll top desks.
Federal Courthouse Atrium/Milwaukee
Other public projects include:
Marathon (WI) and Lawrence County(SD) Courthouses
Milwaukee Public Library
Church/Liturgical projects include:
Church projects began in 1986 with work under
Other subcontract work was performed under
Independent work followed with expansion into full decorative project management. Currently specializing in church pew restoration and refinishing.
St Paul Episcopal Church Main Entrance Door Restoration Milwaukee, WI
Christ United Methodist Church Rochester, MN
St Josaphat Basilica/Milwaukee, WI..
Holy Name Cathedral/Chicago, IL
St Anthony Church Athens, WI
Full renovation/project management. Consultation. Design and Contracting.
St John’s Lutheran Church Sydney, OH
Altar, sanctuary furnishing, church pew and architectural woodwork restoration. Consultation for full project interior.
Other past church projects include:
St. John The Baptist Church, Union Grove, WI
St. Matthias Church, Milwaukee, WI
St. Mary Church, Elm Grove, WI
St. Joseph Church, Wauwatosa, WI
Divine Word Church (Techny), Northbrook, IL
Faith Hope & Charity Church, Winnetka, IL
Christ King Church, Edina, MN
St. Mary's Church, Appleton & Kaukauna, WI
Holy Name Church, Sheboygan, WI
SS Peter & Paul Mankato, MN
Bayshore Lutheran Church, Whitefish Bay, WI
Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Milwaukee, WI
St. Patrick's Church, Stevensville, WI
St. Patrick Church, Elroy, Wi
St. Peter Church, Skokie, IL
Other Historic Preservation Info:
Articles published
in Archdiocese of Illinios
Environment & Art, Liturgical Training Publications, 1996. Revised 2012)
and Frank Lloyd Wright Newsletter Volume One Issue 2 (Dana Thomas House Wood Restoration critique).