preservation Archives - Progressive Roofing

March 9th, 2020|

Progressive Roofing is always proud to be part of preserving history. The Tumwater Historic Brewery Tower is a symbolic landmark for the pacific northwest. Located at 3223 78th Ave Southwest and owned by the city of Tumwater since 2016 when it was donated. Tours of Brewery Tower have been limited due to safety concerns during its preservation. The brewery was founded by Leopold Friederich Schmidt in 1896 under the name Capital Brewing Company.(it was not until 1902 that it was named Olympia Brewing Company). The tower was constructed in 1909 under Olympia Brewing Company. [...]

Historic Preservation and Roofing

July 25th, 2018|

Historic Preservation and Roofing Performing reroofs on old historical buildings can be fun and challenging. In late 2017, Progressive Roofing- Dallas began the process of removing an older existing roof and replacing it with a more modern-made system that would somewhat reflect the old. The Gregg County courthouse is located at 101 East Methvin, Longview, Texas. Built between 1931 and 1932 by C S Lambie & Company and designed by Architects Voelcker and Dixon. It is in an Art Deco style typical of the era with a mix of concrete and brick construction. The original building had a [...]