A Monitor-style pavilion, 20 x 40, for the City of Frankfort, constructed by inmates of the Lewis County Detention Center under the guidance of the TFG.
Client
City of Frankfort, Kentucky
Partners/sponsors
Frankfort Parks, Kentucky Heritage Council, Lewis County Detention Center
Client contact people
Jim Parrish, Dir of Frankfort Parks
Patrick Kennedy, Kentucky Heritage Council
Local hero
Thomas Massie, Bill Conley
Notable aspects
Square rule and scribe frame. Four kinds of rafters—common, dormer, trimmers, and peak. Labor provided by Lewis County Detention Center inmates in exchange for the learning experience. Built up the detention center's woodworking program.
TFG leaders
Adam Valesano, Mark Oteri, Don Seela, Tim Seela, Tom Haanen
In-kind donors
Arty & Al’s Pizza, Vanceburg Foodland, Frankfort Parks, Donnelson Lumber, Val Asgren, Jen Williamson, John Downs, Timberwolf Tools, Don Seela, Northcott Woodturning, GRK Fasteners, New Energy Works
Blog
Frankfort Pavilion blog / Internet Archive
Photographer
Joel C. McCarty
Narrative
Scantlings 173
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Project Short Description
City pavilion
Project Details
- Location Frankfort, Kentucky
- Year 2012
Elevating the design of timber structures
