Bank Street Historic District

As part of Waterbury’s Urban Renewal Program, a row of architecturally significant buildings that were built in the late 1800’s along Bank Street underwent major rehabilitation. The four (4) buildings are situated on three acres at 207-231 Bank Street in the Bank Street Historic District and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

207-231 Bank Street Waterbury, CT

The firm of Joseph L. Calabrese, P.C. served as the Structural Engineer for this project and conducted a detailed structural survey of the existing 4-story buildings. Extensive reinforcing of the structure was designed by our firm to support code mandated loads as part of a major adaptive reuse project.

The work included extensive field measurements and drawings, structural analysis of existing floors and roof framing, and an assessment of the condition of the exterior facades. Interior masonry walls were removed in certain locations to allow for connecting corridors to pass from one building to the next. Floor elevations were modified to meet ADA ramping requirements in the new corridors.

Complete restoration of the original exterior brick and stone facade included extensive reconstruction and the installation of a metal tie back system to secure the masonry. The project is an example of a successful adaptive reuse project and today the buildings house professional office space and Diorio’s Restaurant.

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