Thursday, March 04, 2004

WILMINGTON – The University of North Carolina at Wilmington has contracted with Paragon Building Corporation of Wilmington for the repair and renovation of Kenan House, the official residence of the UNCW chancellor. Construction is set to begin Monday, March 8, and is expected to be finished by Sept. 27, 2004.

The total project is expected to cost $1.2 million and will be financed with non-state funds. Preliminary work including asbestos mitigation was completed in late fall.

Repair and renovation work will focus on replacing the 1931 plumbing systems, install a new electrical system, repair roofing and gutters, and install a new heating and air conditioning system.



Located at 1705 Market St., the early 1900-era Kenan House was deeded to UNCW in 1968 by the heirs of Sarah Graham Kenan. The repair and renovation work will bring this building into compliance with today’s codes and to maintain this magnificent historic structure.

For additional information, please contact Steve Weitnauer, director of facilities planning and design at UNCW, 910/962-7317.