The Adams Hall Project!!!!!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Kelly

This is the historical Adams Hall at Savannah State University, which is one of the older buildings still at the school. We were assigned the honor of preserving the historical value and image of this outstanding structure! The rooms in Adams Hall are 40 X 100 and the vaulted ceilings are 25 feet. We restored the plaster, painted, reconstructed all the windows including the arch tops, replaced the missing eyebrows based on the originals, the cornices, north entry, and we are currently working on restructuring the iron pediments.

Help Wanted: Young Tradesmen

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Kelly

Very interesting article about how the workforce has changed so dramatically. Graduates are now more focused on corporate positions, which in turn is forcing skilled craftsmanship into an endangered art. Enjoy!!!!!!

http://savannahnow.com/opinion/2011-12-26/magnus-help-wanted-young-tradesmen

Community Drum Circle: “Let’s Move Savannah!”

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Kelly

Come out to Southern Pine Company (Corner of 35th and E. Broad) on Friday, December 23rd (5pm-9pm), for recreational drumming and a dance jam session. Bring your own drum, vocals and dance moves!
The Harambee House will be giving out lead-free home information packets.

Sponsored by:
Southern Pine Company
Harambee House, Inc.
Harambee Farms Project
GatorBall Academy
Georgia Lead Hazard Control Program

Southern Pine Recognized for Support of Film Community

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Kelly

Southern Pine is a huge supporter of local filmmakers! Check out this article by Perla Faye Humphrey, Savannah Film Industry Examiner Savannah business owner has soft spot for local filmmakers

Tour de Coop 2011 a Success!

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On Sunday, November 20th, the Savannah Urban Garden Alliance (S.U.G.A.) held their 3rd Annual Tour de Coop. The tour began in Southern Pine’s courtyard, where we have recently built our own chicken coop.

Participants then boarded a trolley and toured several chicken coops in midtown neighborhoods. Afterwards, the trolley came back to Southern Pine for a reception, which included a raffle, silent auction and trivia. All proceeds raised from the event benefited S.U.G.A.’s educational outreach programs.

S.U.G.A.’s mission is to increase access to local food, while providing educational programs to the community that promote sustainable and affordable gardening practices. Through workshops on composting, rain gardens, bee keeping, chicken husbandry and more, S.U.G.A. teaches people in the community how to grow their own sustainable, healthy food. The organization believes that community gardens can help alleviate obesity and food shortages, while promoting nutrition. It is important to know where our food comes from and have a connection with that food.

If you would like more information on S.U.G.A. or would like to volunteer your time, please visit their website at sugacentral.org or call 912-897-9643.

Dilated Spectrum Adds Printing Press to Business

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Kelly

Dilated Spectrum now has an antique letter press and will have another one in a few weeks. They are both Chandler and Price (circa 1940s). The first press is capable of printing 12”x18”. The second printing press is a Craftsman, can print 13”x18” and has an adjustable block to vary the depth of the press. The company will use the press to make promotional posters, stationary, letterhead, business cards and more.

The vision of Dilated Spectrum is to expand artistic mediums through collaborations with other artists, clients and the community. They are best known for their innovative screen printing and designs. If you can dream it, they can make it happen. For a more comprehensive description of Dilated Spectrum’s services, visit www.dilatedspectrum.com.

Sash for Sash, Jamb for Jamb…It’s Window Repair

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Tiffany

Jerry at work refurbishing Savannah State University’s historic windows. Here are two views of the windows from the architectural drawings. This is Adams Hall. The double hung windows are eight feet tall with four foot radius half circles above.

Elevations of Adams Hall

The entrance to Adams Hall at Savannah State University

A Grand Entrance

Following best practices, we are using reclaimed wood to make the repairs. Southern Pine Company of Georgia, under contract with Hardin Construction, has the job of assisting in phase two of renovations to Morgan Hall (circa 1920s) and Adams Hall (1931). The windows of both buildings had been neglected for a long time. Southern Pine is using reclaimed cypress from the window casings at Savannah’s Neal-Blun complex at 3515 Montgomery Street for the material to make repairs and replacements for the damaged sash. Seasoned for decades, the cypress is a perfect match.

Besides window sash refurbishment, Southern Pine is contributing more reclaimed materials for Savannah State. Crown molding, dentils, friezes, jambs, and sills out of reclaimed pine are all being reproduced from wood that has been rescued. And the workshop smells great!

Demsey Yard

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Kate

Ever wonder where this reclamation machine gets it’s motor?

Well that’s easy, good old fashioned hard work, not to mention a discerning selective eye. Evalina, Jaco, Jimmy and Wesley sort the good Savannah gray bricks at our westside yard. We would be nothing without our tireless and dedicated staff who keep the reclamation train on the tracks. Thank you for all that you do!

Lance Parker for Reclaimed Furniture

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Tiffany

Taking repurposing reclaimed materials, Lance Parker adds texture and simplicity to his furniture and home accents. Doorknobs function as coat hooks for welcomed guests. Shelves appear as wood framing exposed through a wall. Headboards made from reclaimed wood showcase serenity in the bedroom. Lance reveals the natural and man-made features of the materials to reveal how the materials are transformed.

Throughout our blog entries, our readers have probably noticed our topic of repurposing window sashes…as you can see, window sash has countless purposes for art and design.

Thank you to Lance and Diana Parker for their work. Contact Lance Parker at lpreclaimedfurtniture@yahoo.com for when and where he is selling!

Collaboration with Wooden Sheep

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Meagan

Hey everyone! So if you all do not know, Southern Pine has been working with Savannah High School and their Greenhouse Project involving special education students. They have been on-site, prepping the back yard for the new garden and greenhouse! It’s turning into quite the urban garden, come by and see!!

The second on-site collaboration, was with one of the Savannah HIgh students and Wooden Sheep! We are beginning a basic apprenticeship to emerge these students within a green industry. This table project included reclaimed heart pine planks coupled with dumpster derived legs and frame pieces. We wanted to complete a simple construction table to showcase all three entities: Southern Pine, Wooden Sheep and Savannah High. And it turned out glorious! For those of you at Re:FEST, you were able to see it first hand. If you would like to see it in person, run on down to Wooden Sheep’s downtown gallery on Liberty Street…it is being showcased there!! Enjoy!