West Point Grant Barracks

Named in honor of General Ulysses S. Grant, Grant Barracks is part of the historic United States Military Academy at West Point. Constructed in 1931, it is the oldest cadet barracks still in use.

EverGreene began conservation work at Grant Barracks in 2019, undertaking the restoration of decorative finishes, architectural woodwork, and historic metalwork. Work on the concrete ceilings began with a condition assessment, treatment planning, and mockups. Our conservators then consolidated deteriorated paint, inpainted areas of loss, and applied faux wood finishes to recreate the appearance of timber beams. A final protective coating was applied to preserve the restored surfaces.

EverGreene also conserved the building’s historic woodwork, including paneling, balustrades, and doors. Following assessments and treatment mockups, the wood paneling and balustrades were cleaned, touched up, and finished with a compatible clear coating. The doors received specialized treatments based on their condition and location. Hardware was removed and conserved separately, while exterior doors were stripped, repaired, and completely refinished. Interior doors were carefully cleaned and touched up to preserve their existing finishes.

Conservation efforts extended to the building’s architectural metalwork. Metal grilles throughout the barracks were removed, chemically stripped, repaired, and repainted, while bronze plaques in the vestibule were cleaned and polished. Together, these treatments helped preserve the historic character and architectural details of Grant Barracks while supporting its continued use at West Point.