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Abbreviated Field Audit Architectural Summary Ambassadors for Christ Church January 24, 2008 Page 4 of 11 in New York and the faceted jewels originated in Paris. It is believed that the cross may have been designed by Tiffany & Co. however this has not been verified. The Sanctuary Annex is approximately 10'x 16', is located directly to the south of the main Sanctuary, and has one large double window of stained glass on the south wall. The Annex connects to a 15' x 15' room to the east, and the former Infant Classroom and Hall to the west. The Annex looks out upon the Sanctuary to the north and there are curtains and a railing at this location to divide the spaces. There are three large stained glass windows in the room to the east -- two on the east wall and one on the south wall. The Basement contains a Dining Room approximately 38'x 38' with two rows of iron columns, a Kitchen approximately 14'x 1T, a Storeroom approximately 6'x 16', a Hall approximately 12' square, a Sink Room approximately 6'x 6', a Lavatory approximately 6'x 6', a Boiler Room approximately 16'x 18', and a Coal Room approximately 18'x 22'. The Basement has had rooms added over the years and there are now many more rooms within the Basement. Additionally there are areas with unfinished crawlspaces. The Basement is largely unused by Ambassadors for Christ, but could become a viable space if renovated properly. The Church was renovated and rededicated in 1940. During this renovation much of the original Venetian frescoes were painted over and all gas lamps were replaced with electric lights. Also during or subsequent to this'renovation a second floor was added to the Sanctuary Annex and an addition was constructed at the southwest comer of the church. The second floor is accessible via two staircases within the Sanctuary Annex. The upstairs currently consists of four rooms and composite file floors. The Addition has a couple of offices and two restrooms. The Ambassadors for Christ Church as it stands today, is in uoor to critical condition overall. There are areas which need immediate attention to prevent further degradation of the building. These and other concerns are highlighted below. The following is a brief summary of our findings which may require immediate attention. 1. Repair slate roof as soon as possible.. The current conditions have deteriorated to the point where water infiltration is affecting the structural integrity of the roof. In addition many of the water infiltration issues at the interior can be directly attributed to the roof. 1 " l 2. Thoroughly inspect and repair the wood structure. 3. Tuck point and repair mortar at the exterior of the building to eliminate bulk water infiltration and damage at the interior of the building. 4. Repair and replace flashing at roof and materials connecting to roofing.