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BUESTAD CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Residential - Commercial - Industrial - Maritime
License B380376
Since 1948

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768 Stewart Court -- Alameda, CA 94501
Phone (510)523-1925 -- Fax (510)523-2085

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Period (Historical) Restoration Projects

Clark Mansion on the Bay
Alameda, CA
Structural reinforcing of a 1904 Colonial Revival home to support a 4th floor attic build out. Also included is an extension renovation to the 2nd floor living quarters including 2 bathrooms and the master suite.
Projected Completion Date: December 2008

Little House Cafe
Alameda, CA
Relocated a small 1904 Colonial Revival residence (2 parcels away) and will convert it to a small café keeping period details in tact: wainscoting, beam ceiling, period fixtures, etc.
This project was awarded a 2008 Architectural Preservation Award from the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society.
Completion Date: September 2007

First Presbyterian Church
Alameda, CA
Exterior facade renovation of a 1903 Colonial Revival church. Project consisted of repainting the entire exterior of the church, installing (N) epoxy coating on main stairs, conserving & partitially restoring original stained glass windows and installing breathable safety glass protection panels in front of the stained glass units to protect them.
This project was awarded a 2007 Architectural Preservation Award from the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society.
Project under the direction and partitially funded by The State of California Office of Historic Preservation. Structure is listed on the City of Alameda Historic Monument List, Native Sons of the Golden West Historical List, and the National Historic Trust List.
Competition Date: January 2004

Zimmerman & Markowitz Residence
Alameda, CA
Installed interior 4-stop residential elevator in an 1890 Queen Anne using old servant's stairs as the shaft space. Included custom doors, hardware and millwork to conceal the elevator landing.
Completion Date: October 2003

Gonzalez Residence
Alameda, CA
1904 Colonial Revival kitchen and master suite remodel. Includes custom casework and custom moldings.
Completion Date: March 2003

Carvalho Residence
Baldwin & Pell House

Alameda, CA
Renovated entire main level of the house keeping all the period details. Included new gourmet kitchen and ½ bathroom.
Completion Date: April 2003

Exterior renovation of an 1889 Queen Anne Victorian, included a 12 color paint scheme designed by Bob Buckter, custom turned final's wooden ridge cresting, ornamental metal root cresting and Widow's walk by Creative Iron. Restoration was based on Owner's original photos of the home.
Completion Date: August 2000

 

 



 

Graham-Gilliat Residence
Alameda, CA
Complete renovation of the 1897 Colonial Revival residence. The home was complete gutted to bare studs, a new rear stair from the basement to the 3rd floor was incorporated so as to be as seem less as possible. Details included period wall covering, finish hardware, custom milled millwork, refinished Douglas fir and oak flooring.
Completion Date: August 2002

Seiwald Residence
Alameda, CA
Addition and remodel of the Kitchen area of an 1896 Colonial Revival residence. Included was a complete new full height basement (full footprint), period hardware, and custom moldings.
Completion Date: July 2002

Carvalho Residence
Carriage House

Alameda, CA
Constructed new period Carriage House to mimic details of the houses original 1889 water tank structure. Included reusing salvaged materials from the original structure, installation of period carriage house doors, board and batten siding, gold leafed sun burst gable trim detail, exterior miners light fixtures, and double hung windows.
Completion Date: June 2002

Law Offices of William Berg & Associates
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Alameda, CA
Remodel of 6,000 sq. ft. of the former Alameda Bureau of Electricity administrative office building. Includes voluntary seismic upgrade to the (E) structure while maintaining the historic character of the buildings mural ceilings. This project was awarded a 2002 Architectural Preservation Award from the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society.
Design/Build Team: Buestad Construction, Inc., Thruston Design Group, and Baseline Engineering
Completion Date: September 2001

City of Alameda
Temporary City Hall
Historic Alameda High School-East Wing
Alameda, CA
Historic Alameda High was updated to house temporary offices for the Alameda City Hall. Renovations included upgrades to the electrical, plumbing and alarm systems, and refurbishing the interior. Work was completed within a 90 day time period.
Completion Date: September 1995

 


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