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R. J. DOERR COMPANY, LLC
Design-Build, Architectural Restoration
& General Contracting
Specialists in architectural restoration, renovation and repair to old and historic structures, and related design build services. Serving the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, Bucks County Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey for over 20 years.
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R. J. Doerr Company, LLC is an award winning design-build, architectural restoration and general contracting firm located in Williams Township, Easton Pennsylvania. Founded in 1989 upon the guiding principles of quality construction employing traditional methods, and a commitment to customer service, the firm is recognized as an industry leader throughout the Greater Lehigh and Delaware Valley regions of eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey. While providing both new and remodel custom design and construction services for residential, commercial, and institutional clientele, the firm has developed a staff of seasoned in-house tradesman, and dedicated team of top tier trade specialists. The company has a proven record of managing complex and challenging projects and is perhaps most notable for its numerous commissions, funded both privately and publicly, in historic preservation, period restoration, adaptive re-use of and historically sensitive additions to historic structures.
Contact Us:
R. J. Doerr Company, LLC
170 Old Well Road
Easton, Pennsylvania 18042
610.559.0062 (tel) 610.559.6020 (fax)
Email: rjdoerrco1@rcn.com
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Design-Build
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Strasser Residence / Willow Vale Farm (ca. 1780), Asbury, New Jersey. Complete Interior and Exterior Restoration of a Vernacular, Late Georgian / Early Federal Era, Wood Frame Farmhouse, New Additions. Architect: Archive, Ltd. of Easton, Pennsylvania; Design-Build Components by R. J. Doerr Company.
The 1752/63 Moravian Smithy, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Period Reconstruction of Working Blacksmith and Locksmith Shop in the Moravian Quarter of Historic Bethlehem. Operated as a Living History Site by Historic Bethlehem Partnership, an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. Architect: David Scott Parker Architects of Southport, Connecticut.
Fritchman Residence (ca. 1800), Springtown, Pennsylvania. Kitchen and Sunroom Addition to Federal Era Residence. Architect: Benjamin L. Walbert Architects and Planners of Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Bachmann Publick House (ca.1752), Easton, Pennsylvania. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Structural Stabilization and Complete Interior and Exterior Historic Restoration of Colonial Era Tavern. Partially funded through a Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Keystone Historic Preservation Grant. Operated as a Living History Center by Easton Heritage Alliance. Architect: The Martinson Group, Inc. of Easton, Pennsylvania.
The Strand (ca. 1830), Easton, PA. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Facade Restoration and Commercial Storefront Reconstruction. Architect: Archive, Ltd. of Easton, Pennsylvania.
The Mixsell Museum and Illick Library (ca.1833), Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society, Easton, Pennsylvania. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Facade Restoration of High Style Federal Era Brick Townhouse and Additions.
Snidtker Residence (ca. 1830), Lower Mount Bethel Township, Pennsylvania. Master Bedroom, Bathroom and Family Room Addition to Federal Style Brick Farmhouse. Designer: R. J. Doerr Company.
Private Residence, Williams Township, Pennsylvania. New Custom Residence of Contemporary Styling Incorporating Salvaged Timber Framed Components from 18th Century Carriage Barn. Architect: Thomas Michna of Los Angeles, California. Design-Build Components by R. J. Doerr Company.
Pennsylvania Bank Barn (ca. 1830), Williams Township, Pennsylvania. Timber-Frame Barn Relocation, Structural Remediation and Restoration, Cupola Addition. Designer: R. J. Doerr Company.
Children's Home of Easton / Firmstone Mansion (ca. 1860), Easton, Pennsylvania. Exterior Restoration to Victorian Era Residence. Work included Reconstruction of Bay Windows, Balconies and Porches, and Copper Roof Replacement. Partially funded through a Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Keystone Historic Preservation Grant.
Caufield / Norman Residence and Barn (ca. 1775), Williams Township, Pennsylvania. Complete Interior and Exterior Restoration to 18th Century Log Structure, Design-Build Addition. Designer: R. J. Doerr Company.
Camacho-Lane Residence (ca. 1886), Easton, Pennsylvania. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Exterior Restoration of High Victorian Residence in the College Hill Neighborhood Surrounding Lafayette College.
Scribner Residence / Deemer Farm (1825), Williams Township, Pennsylvania. Complete Interior and Exterior Restoration of Federal Era Stone Farmhouse and Outbuildings. Designer: R. J. Doerr Company.
Schiavone-Ahnert Residence / Keller Mansion (ca.1816). Interior and Exterior Restoration of High Style Federal Period Residence.
Emanuel Travel, Easton, Pennsylvania. Storefront Reconstruction and Facade Restoration Funded in Part with a City of Easton Preservation Grant
Mease Residence / Deemer Barn (ca. 1800), Williams Township, Pennsylvania. Conversion of Stable Area of a Pennsylvania Bank Barn to Family Room and Guest Quarters. Designer: R. J. Doerr Company.
Easton Hospital Community Care Center, Easton, Pennsylvania. Interior fit out for outpatient community health center.
Parsons-Taylor House (ca. 1758), Easton, Pennsylvania. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Interior and Exterior Restoration.
Moravian Waterworks (ca. 1762), Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. National Historic Landmark recognized as the first municipal pumping system to provide drinking and washing water in the United States. Operated as a Living History Site by Historic Bethlehem Partnership, an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. Structural Remediation of Deteriorated Floor Systems and Interior Restoration including Visitor Accessibly Improvements. Architect: David Scott Parker Architects of Southport, Connecticut.
Pelligrini Residence (ca. 1910), Easton, Pennsylvania. Extensive Interior Restoration of Revival Style / American Beaux Arts Residence designed by noted Architect William Michler and located in Easton's College Hill Neighborhood.
Paul Residence and Carriage Barn (ca. 1830), Easton, Pennsylvania. Complete Interior Restoration, Including Period Moldings and Casework, New Kitchen, and Stair Construction among Numerous Other Components. Carriage Barn Conversion for Loft Apartment Space.
Harrington Residence and Garden House, Tinicum Township, Pennsylvania. Multiple Additions to Converted 19th Century Schoolhouse Residence. Design and Construction of Gothic Styled Garden House.
The Tannery (ca. 1761), Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Operated as a Living History Site by Historic Bethlehem Partnership, an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. Interior and Exterior Restoration Including Visitor Accessibly Improvements. Architect: David Scott Parker Architects of Southport, Connecticut.
Toedter Residence (ca. 1900), Easton. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Restoration of Tudor Style Residence in the College Hill Community Surrounding Lafayette College.
Phoenix Hose Company (ca. 1857), Easton, Pennsylvania. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Interior and Exterior Restoration / Rehabilitation of 19th Century Firehouse for Commercial / Retail Use.
Miller Residence Springfield Township PA. Circa 1770. Interior finishes project for an addition to Eighteenth century Pennsylvania vernacular style farmhouse. Project was noteworthy for exclusive use of Eighteenth and Nineteenth century moulding and scrub planes to fabricate, shape and process by hand all wood finish material. Finishes include mouldings, casegoods, period salvage material, as well as numerous built-in-place components. Design: Alan Miller, renowned American furniture restoration expert.
Nain Schober House Bethlehem PA. Circa 1740. Public/private funded initial phase work to early log structure constructed by Moravian settlers to house native Americans. Relocated from it’s original site to the Bethlehem historic district in the Nineteenth century, the structure will ultimately be restored for interpretive museum purposes. Scope of work to date includes structural wood and masonry stabilization as well as supply of period custom millwork components. Structural engineer: The Martinson Group, Easton PA
Moravian College South Hall Bethlehem PA. Circa 1840. Federally funded restoration project that restored existing historic original window frames, sills, sash and ornamental sheet metal window hoods.
References Upon Request
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2006 Scribner Residence / Deemer Farm, Feature, Country Living Magazine (Pending Publication)
2004 Caufield-Norman Residence / Blue Sky Farm, Feature, Country Living Magazine (December)
2002 Recognition of Outstanding Professional Service, Easton Heritage Alliance
2000 Bachman Publick House, Feature, Lehigh Valley Magazine
1996 Historic Preservation Award, Easton Heritage Alliance
1995 Camacho-Lane Residence, Feature, Historic Preservation Magazine (February)
1995 Preservationist of the Year, Easton Heritage Alliance
1994 Camacho-Lane Residence, First Prize, National Trust For Historic Preservation
1990 Restoration Commendation, Historic Easton, Incorporated
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