The new Exposition Hall is Phase II of the existing Heritage Center of Clark County. This is an 8,000 square foot new structure and 2,000 square foot renovation in the 1890 building. The $2,500,000 project is funded by the State of Ohio Arts & Sports Facilities Commission. Actual construction cost is $2,068,267 including exhibition cost of $262,761, with an additional $310,000 for slate reroofing of the older structure.

The building is wrapped in brick and sandstone horizontal banding patterns that are complimentary to the existing 1890 structure. The building is careful not to mimic or appear as an appendix to its massive Romanesque neighbor. It is positioned on the property to help anchor the site and give a sense of enclosure for the primary museum entrance. Located along Center Street it also reinforces the streetscape as preceding building once did.

Large windows strategically placed for full view upon entering the parking lot will entice the visitor by seeing the large artifacts inside the museum. A large bay window, reminiscent of older train stations, face a very active railroad track with the express purpose of providing a panoramic view of the passing rail traffic that traverses the city.

Size of Project: 8,000 SF

Contract Cost: $2,068,267

Cost Per Sq. Ft.:$258.00

Completion Date:2003