We are excited to announce that M/E Engineering has joined Salas O’Brien, effective October 2025. Our offices will remain under the same leadership, and our clients can continue to expect the same team and level of service. As M/E and Salas O’Brien work together, we believe clients will benefit from our combined expertise and geographic reach.
Old Fort Niagara, a National Historic Landmark and New York State Historic Site, is home to the oldest buildings in the Great Lakes region and welcomes more than 100,000 visitors each year. To support its mission of preservation and education, an existing storage facility was restored and adapted into a new Visitor Center featuring an orientation theatre/classroom, exhibit space, restrooms, and a museum shop.
The centerpiece of the facility is the conserved 1812 Garrison Flag (24' x 28'), one of the oldest surviving U.S. flags. The display required a temperature and humidity-controlled enclosure, a cushioned anti-acidic surface for preservation, and specialized LED lighting that minimizes heat and UV radiation. Our team provided the design for the HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, lighting, and power engineering for this renovation. Together, these systems protect a rare piece of American history while enhancing the visitor experience.
