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then continue below grade. The blocks are laid in courses with mortar used in the horizontal <br /> and vertical joints. <br /> Condition: The granite blocks themselves are in very <br /> ° good condition. There were no visible areas where the <br /> blocks have cracked or showed signs of deterioration. At <br /> T q� the comers of the east elevation, a few of the corner <br /> blocks appear to be loose. It seems that these blocks have <br /> been reset in the past, and the mortar joints have been <br /> $f rye? tuckpointed. On the north side of the building, <br /> specifically near the base of the building where the blocks <br /> step out, there are areas of organic growth staining the <br /> blocks. This condition, to a lesser extent, is also seen on <br /> r some of the piers and corners of the building where a <br /> horizontal surface of a block is exposed. <br /> The mortar joints on the building are in good condition. <br /> t 6 There are a few areas of isolated deterioration on the <br /> W outside comers of the building and where the decorative <br /> ' piers project from the building. It appears that excess <br /> water has penetrated the wall system and deteriorated the <br /> joints. This has caused the mortar to become loose and <br /> fall out. This deterioration, however, is isolated. <br /> Recommendation: The building should be selectively <br /> tuckpointed. Any loose granite blocks should be reset <br /> before tuckpointing. Use appropriate cleaning methods <br /> to remove organic growth and stains on the north side of <br /> the building. <br /> Structure <br /> Description: It was difficult to assess the structure of the building. The building appears to be <br /> constructed of concrete walls behind the granite fagade. The first floor has a concrete beam floor <br /> system. The structure of the second floor and the roof is unknown. <br /> Condition: Signs of structural problems usually appear in the finish materials inside the building <br /> or in the cladding materials on the exterior. There were no indications at these locations that <br /> there are problems with the structure of the building. <br /> Recommendations: None. <br /> Sunset Memorial Park Administration Building <br /> Preliminary National Register and Condition Assessment—Page 8 <br />