EDR documented the Old Building Group at the former IBM campus in Endicott prior to its demolition. The deteriorated 21-building industrial complex was condemned, but due to its historic significance, the group of buildings was determined by the New York State Historic Preservation Office to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
To counter the loss of this important industrial complex and satisfy the requirements for documentation under state law, EDR prepared a Historic Resources Mitigation Report accompanied by photo-documentation meeting the standards of the Historic American Building Survey.
In addition, EDR’s Planning team prepared a Story Map to present an interactive visual history of the Old Building Group at IBM. Story Maps are versatile tools that combine web-based mapping with photos and information to provide unique cultural narratives for public education. These web-based maps are one of the many solutions EDR can offer developers who are unable to save historic architecture in their project areas.