Renovations to the York County History Steam Plant to Create New Museum
Barton provided MEP design and construction services for 51,780 square feet of renovations and additions to the York County History Center, formerly the Met-Ed steam plant. The project created exhibit, library, archive, and event spaces and service as the organization’s headquarters.
Systems included a full sprinkler system, new plumbing with high efficiency water heaters, high-efficiency hot water boilers, and an air-cooled chiller with water-side economizer. HVAC systems exhibit areas included controls for both low- and high-humidity control using central station air handling units, variable air volume control, and digital controls.
An archival storage space was provided with clean agent fire protection and narrow tolerance environmental conditions for special paper and film storage. The electrical system included a new normal power service and a gas-fired emergency generator. Lighting is LED throughout with track lighting coordinated with the exhibit designs. Communications systems include fiber backbone and horizontal cabling and distribution, equipment racks, telephone/paging, sound distribution system, and addressable fire alarm.
Project Overview
total Sq Ft
51,780 sq. ft.
Total Cost
$17.5 million
Completion
June 2024
