RECONSTRUCTION
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Reconstruction Era Building Restoration Services
Expert Historical Reconstruction and Preservation Specialists
Preserve the legacy of America’s most transformative era with authentic restoration and reconstruction services. Dry First of Brevard County specializes in bringing Reconstruction-era properties back to life using period-appropriate techniques and materials—honoring the past while securing the future.
For all your restoration and clean-up needs in Florida, contact us today at (321) 576-0005 or fill out the form on our contact page.
Why Historical Reconstruction Matters for Your Property
The Reconstruction Era (1865–1877) reshaped the political, cultural, and architectural landscape of the United States. When historical restoration is conducted with care and authenticity, it offers powerful benefits for property owners, communities, and future generations.
- Increased Property Value: Properly restored historical buildings can increase property values by 15–25%, attracting buyers, investors, and tourists.
- Cultural Heritage Preservation: Preserve the architectural legacy of former Confederate states, Union territories, and African American communities during one of the most pivotal times in American history.
- Federal Tax Incentives: Many restored properties qualify for historic preservation tax credits, state grants, and federal funding.
- Community Impact:
Contribute to the revitalization of historical districts while honoring the social and political evolution sparked by the Reconstruction period.
Our Reconstruction Services
Civil War Era Property Restoration
We specialize in the authentic reconstruction of residential and institutional buildings from the Civil War and Reconstruction periods. Our work extends throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, and other former Confederate states.
Reconstruction-Era Commercial Buildings
Revive commercial properties using historically accurate methods that reflect the economic and political agendas of the Reconstruction period, including buildings connected to Radical Republican governance and federal authority.
Post-War Residential Reconstruction
We restore homes built or modified during Presidential Reconstruction (1865–1867) and Radical Reconstruction (1867–1877), ensuring architectural accuracy and alignment with the constitutional amendments and social reforms of the time.
Historical Reconstruction Specialties
We restore a wide range of historically significant buildings, including:
- Confederate-Era Plantation Houses – With respect to the complex legacies these properties represent
- Union Army Buildings – Former military or administrative structures used during Reconstruction
- Freedmen’s Bureau Offices – Sites central to African American empowerment and civil rights
- Schools for Freed Slaves – Educational institutions founded under Reconstruction Acts
- Reconstruction-Era Government Buildings – Courthouses, town halls, and federal offices
- African American Churches – Independent institutions central to community and civil rights
- Republican Party Meeting Halls – Gathering places for Southern Republican voters
- Federal Courthouses – Structures symbolizing federal presence in the South
- Civil War Veterans’ Homes – Housing for Union and Confederate veterans
- Military District Headquarters – Sites from the five military districts established by Congress
Our Reconstruction Process
Step 1: Historical Research and Assessment
Our process begins with deep research into your property's Reconstruction-era origins, including its role during the administrations of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson, and its relevance to state or federal governance during the era.
Step 2: Architectural & Legislative Analysis
We examine how Reconstruction Acts, civil rights legislation, and post-war building trends influenced the structure, style, and use of your property.
Step 3: Authentic Restoration Planning
We develop a comprehensive plan that reflects the property’s social and historical significance, using period-correct materials, finishes, and construction techniques—while meeting today’s safety and accessibility standards.
Step 4: Expert Restoration Implementation
Our skilled craftsmen implement the plan with meticulous attention to historical accuracy, ensuring your restored property honors its past and serves its future purposes.
Understanding the Reconstruction Era Context
Presidential Reconstruction (1865–1867)
During Andrew Johnson’s administration, Southern states began rejoining the Union. Many structures were built or adapted to align with new federal mandates and military oversight.
Radical Reconstruction (1867–1877)
Congressional leadership reshaped the South with military districts, the 14th and 15th Amendments, and new public infrastructure—many of which still stand today and require authentic preservation.
The End of Reconstruction
As federal troops withdrew and Democratic control returned to the South, buildings and architectural styles evolved to reflect new power dynamics and the emerging Jim Crow era—adding further complexity to their preservation.
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Preserve History. Build the Future.
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Dry First of Brevard County, we don’t just restore buildings—we protect the legacy of an era that redefined the nation. Whether your property served as a Union military site, a Freedmen’s Bureau school, or a Reconstruction-era courthouse, we can help you preserve it with care, accuracy, and purpose. Call us now!
For all your restoration and clean-up needs in Florida, contact us today at (321) 576-0005 or fill out the form on our contact page.
How do you ensure historical accuracy?
We perform in-depth research on each property’s unique history—examining its architectural style, original purpose, and role during the Reconstruction Era. Whether the building served Southern political leaders, freed slaves, or military administrators, we tailor our restoration to its true narrative.
Do you work with federal preservation programs?
Yes! We help clients navigate federal and state historic preservation programs, including eligibility for tax credits, grant funding, and national registry applications. Our process also ensures compliance with equal protection standards and modern building codes.
Can you work on properties with complex Civil War histories?
Absolutely. We approach every project with historical sensitivity and professionalism, whether your property was linked to Union troops, Confederate officials, or formerly enslaved people. We believe restoration should reflect the full, unfiltered narrative of the era.
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OUR BENEFITS
Family Owned &
Operated
We understand that moments like this are extremely stressful and unnerving, but we’re here to help in every way. We take care of our customers like they’re our family.
24/7 Immediate
Response
We offer 24/7/365 restoration services. A live person will answer your call at any time, and our trained professionals will immediately be dispatched.
Professionally Certified & Trained
Decades of experience. Certified Member, Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC). Click here to view our licenses and certifications.
OUR SERVICE AREA
Dry First, Inc services Brevard County, Orange County, Indian River County, and Volusia County, FL. Below are just a few of the cities we commonly perform work in.
- Brevard County
- Volusia County
- Orlando
- Palm Bay
- Melbourne
- Titusville
- Merritt Island
- Winter Park
- Ocoee
- Orange County
- Indian River County
- Deltona
- Rockledge
- Daytona Beach
- Port Orange
- Cape Canaveral
- Cocoa Beach
- Satellite Beach
For all your restoration and clean-up needs in Florida, contact us today at (321) 576-0005 or fill out the form on our contact page.
