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CENTURIES
AHEAD

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS

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TN WARD COMPANY BUILDERS
129 Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003
610.649.0400
815 Atlantic Avenue, Suite A, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
609.345.5877
www.tnward.com | [email protected]



A Letter from the
Chairman and CEO

CENTURIES AHEAD...

This year, TN Ward celebrates its 100
year anniversary, a milestone that is
a tremendous source of pride for our
employees, our business partners and
particularly for me, the third owner of
this great company.

How did we make it to our centennial celebration? While there are a variety of
factors that have contributed to our longevity and continued success, the answer
to me is simple: a long history of hiring superior employees who are true experts
in their field, our commitment to top-quality craftsmanship and our recognized
reputation for providing exemplary client service.
TN Ward was built on a shared philosophy of core values that is instilled in every
person who has ever worked for us, past, present and future, and those values
have translated into each project on which we have worked over the last century.
Those values are honesty, integrity and quality of work. We have always strived
to be fair and humble. We have never been too big for a job because we know
that small projects completed successfully will one day lead to larger ones, and
we believe that you are only as good as your most recent accomplishment. This
drives us to continue to work to be at the top of our field and the best of the best;
a combination that has served us well.
Like my two predecessors, Frank H. Wilson and T. Newton “Newt” Ward, Jr., I
believe that reputation is everything, and a good reputation will build good
relationships, and consequently a strong and successful company. This notion
has guided all of TN Ward’s decisions over the past 100 years and will continue to
do so for the next 100 years.
I am grateful to everyone who has played a role in the success of our company–
from the very first owner, Frank H. Wilson, to Newt Ward to all of our employees,
partners and clients throughout the years who have shaped TN Ward into what
it is today. We are a company that has always embraced change and has had
the fortitude to meet challenges with gusto. It is this ability to reinvent ourselves
again and again and to respond to the times that has and will allow us to stay at
the forefront of our industry.
Here’s to the next 100 years!

David E. Panichi

About

FRANK H. WILSON

Frank H. Wilson was born in 1896 in Scranton, constructed numerous buildings such as the New Castle
Pennsylvania, and began his career with JS Cornell Barracks, Atlantic City Naval Base, Millville Army Base and
and Sons as a carpenter, and later as a foreman. In the Woodbine Navy Barracks.
his 1975 book, History of a Philadelphia Builder, John W.
Cornell, Jr. stated, “Many men who got their training After the War, the company moved into the construction
in building firms were good superintendents but, of schools, due to the ever-expanding suburbs. During
later, found they did not understand how to operate this time, the Frank H. Wilson Company built dozens of
a firm of their own. One notable exception is Frank educational facilities from elementary schools to higher
H. Wilson, a top notch foreman… Work was scarce, education projects. Up until the late 1960’s the company
so Frank bid on a fire house, won the job and started was the second biggest school builder in the United States.
himself in the building business.”
By the 1960’s, Frank relinquished a lot of the day to day
In 1918, Frank H. WIlson went out on his own and founded operations to T. Newton “Newt” Ward, Jr. On December
the Frank H. Wilson Company. His very first project was 20, 1962, the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, which
completed in late 1919 for the Oakmont Fire Company at was a Frank H. Wilson Company project, had a building
a cost of $14,000. A carpenter by trade, Frank was skilled dedication that was attended by President Eisenhower.
in the field and enjoyed the construction process. His Frank was in attendance and was able to meet the
craftsmanship served the company well, as he made many President and present him with a hand carved lighter that
of the wood items on his own in the earliest projects. he made especially for Eisenhower to signify the event.
This was a tremendous accomplishment for the company
From the company’s founding until 1942 when it began to go from building a local firehouse to an educational
to focus more on commercial construction, the Frank H. facility like the Freedoms Foundation with the President
Wilson Company built nearly 200 homes along the Main in attendance.
Line. Often times, the company would act as both the
builder and developer. Although many of their homes
were built during the height of The Great Depression,
they all sold and sold well. For many in the area, the name
Frank H. Wilson was synonymous with “above average
homes in better than average neighborhoods.”

Word War II caused the company to shift away from Frank’s ability to adapt and respond to what was happening
residential construction and to become involved with in the world served the company well and remains a major
the war effort. Frank’s carpentry knowledge came to the factor in the company’s continued success. He led the
forefront as wood began to replace metal as the standard company’s growth through his skill and innovation until
construction material since metal was being used for 1971 when he sold the company to Mr. Ward. After Frank
weaponry. Frank created a process similar to an assembly H. Wilson’s passing in 1979, the name of the company
line where they were able to erect wooden barracks in an changed to the TN Ward Company. The name, however,
extremely efficient manner. The process was so impressive was the only thing to change; the company remains
it was documented so that others could replicate it founded on the principles that Frank H. Wilson put into
throughout the country. During this time, the firm place a century ago.

The Beginning of an Era

Founded in 1918, the Frank H. Wilson Company ability to work on a wide range of projects allowed
quickly earned a reputation as a first class home them to succeed even during The Great Depression
builder in and around the Main Line. Initially focused and through World War II when they built barracks
primarily in residential construction, the company and other wartime buildings. Since its inception,
grew into more commercial projects like schools, the values of honesty, integrity and professionalism
courthouses, churches and retail establishments as have been at the core of the company and continue
time went on. Even throughout the earlier decades, to drive the business today.
the Frank H. Wilson Company constantly adapted to
economic cycles and market trends. Its flexibility and

With the building of the firehouse, the Frank H. Wilson 1919: Oakmont Fire Company
Company was on the map. The company’s first year marked No. 1

u the official end of World War I, and with it, a shift towards Havertown, PA | Architect: Unknown

suburban growth and development, which Frank capitalized The first project for the newly formed construction
on with the building of homes, churches and schools. company was quite large. The Oakmont Fire Company
contracted the Frank Wilson Company to build their new
firehouse with the specifications that it be made of stone
and did not exceed $14,000. Completed in late 1919, the
firehouse still stands in the same location in Havertown,
PA and has continued, through a variety of uses, to be a
part of the community for over a century.

1925:
Grace Chapel Addition

Havertown, PA
Architect: Unknown

First church project by
the Frank H. Wilson Company

91981 -8 -1 1992299 1918 Courtesy of Grace Chapel 1925

1919 1921

Frank H. Wilson leaves JS Cornell Frank H. Wilson hires J. Price
and Sons, one of the premier Norman to oversee the company’s
custom home builders at the finances. The two worked together
for over 50 years and sucessfully
time and establishes the Frank H.
Wilson Company in October 1918. grew the company.

1927: Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E.
Kuemmerle Residence

Ardmore, PA | Architect: John M. Coneys

With Frank H. Wilson’s carpentry background, this stately home
built on Merion Golf Manor had incredibly intricate wooden front
doors, which were a trademark for the company and personally
designed and built by Frank himself. The home won the House of
the Year award from what is now known as Architectural Digest.
This home is representative of the nearly 200 additional homes
that the company constructed.

1927 1928 1929

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Delta Tau delta (Tau chapter) mulford & dilks sales
Kuemmerle Residence fraternity house at the and service building

Ardmore, Pennsylvania pennsylvania state university Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Architect: John M. Coneys Architect: Unknown
State College, Pennsylvania
First car dealership project
Architect: P.A. Bartholomew

First collegiate multi-member dining and housing

facility constructed

1934: Joseph N. Susskind Residence

Merion Station, PA
Architect: William Woodburn Potter

This single-family home was the largest Frank H. Wilson ever
built, measuring a total of 17,712 square feet built on a property
of nearly 3 acres in the heart of Merion Station. The entire
first floor was constructed of reinforced concrete, and the site
included formal gardens and a tennis court. This property is
still standing and has been well maintained over the years.

Courtesy of the Lower Merion Historical Society

1930: Suburban Water Company at Pickering Creek

Phoenixville, PA | Architect: Unknown

In 1928, the Philadelphia Suburban Water Company purchased land along the Pickering Creek and built the Moore Hall
Dam along Route 23 in Phoenixville. The resulting privately o­ wned reservoir widened the creek to the proportions of a
small lake. This area provides habitat for plants and animals that enjoy the pristine environment found here. This was
the very first project for Aqua Pennsylvania, and TN Ward continues to help renovate and expand Aqua’s Southeastern
Pennsylvania Division Headquarters campus in Bryn Mawr. The relationship has lasted 88 years, the longest standing
client relationship for the company.

Courtesy of The Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area

1930 1934 1941
1930 -1949
u the charles C. knox
home addition
With World War II underway, the company shifted gears to
become involved with the war effort. Always responding to the Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
times, Frank led the building of many military barracks and Architect: Unknown
facilities to support the war effort, and the company became
one of the largest constructors of the U.S. Army forts and camps Building addition to this former home which was
in the country. converted to a 24-resident nonsectarian independent

living facility for seniors

1944: Hospital Conversion
of Brigantine Beach Hotel

Brigantine, NJ
Architect: P.A. Bartholomew
Without air conditioning, injured war veterans
were often treated near the shore where there
was a breeze. In this conversion project, the
company transformed the hotel to make the
necessary barracks and a sick bay for wounded
soldiers. The hospital campus also served as a
training location for the U.S. Coast Guard.

Courtesy of the Delaware Historical Society

Courtesy of the McHugh Courtesy of the Lower Merion Historical Society
Special Collections and
University Archives,

Weinberg Memorial Library,
The University of Scranton

1943 1944 1946 1948

fort dupont new castle air university of scranton bryn mawr trust
tilton hospital renovation national guard BOQ scranton barracks building additions

Delaware City, Delaware New Castle, Delaware Scranton, Pennsylvania Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Architect: U.S.Army Corps of Engineers Architect: U.S.Army Corps of Engineers Architect: Unknown Architect: Unknown
Frank H.Wilson Co. erected
Medical facility expansion in support of Base Officer’s Quarters was the first of three buildings on the First project for Bryn Mawr Trust.
World War II Army forts and camps; First hospital many barracks built in support University of Scranton Campus 70-year client history!

project; First project in the State of Delaware of World War II Army forts and camps

1950: City Line Center

Bala Cynwyd, PA
Architect: Unknown
With the war over, people were
moving with their families to
the suburbs, and there was a
considerable need for retail. This
project was the first large-scale,
single-story, retail/shopping center
project for the company, which still
exists and is anchored by Lord and
Taylor and many other fine stores
and shops.

Courtesy of the Lower Merion Historical Society

u When the Second World War ended, there was a migration to the suburbs and a need for schools and retail development. The
ever adaptable company started erecting educational facilities for local elementary schools as well as college dormitories.

1950 -1959 1950 1953 1954

T. Newton “Newt” Ward, Jr. joins the Frank H Wilson dover air force base
Company in February 1953 after serving as Project Officer’s mess hall
Manager for the John McShain Company, where he
oversaw construction of the Philadelphia International Dover, Delaware
Architect: U.S.Army Corps of Engineers
Airport and the Philadelphia VA Medical Center.
One of several construction projects
at Dover Air Force Base

1955:
Haverford College
Leeds Hall

Haveford, PA
Architect: George M. Ewing

First college dormitory constructed.

Quaker & Special Collections, Haverford College, Haverford, PA Courtesy of the Lower Merion Historical Society

1958: Welsh Valley Junior
High School

Penn Valley, PA | Architect: Harbison,
Hough, Livingston & Larson

With the suburban lifestyle change, the always
adaptable Frank H. Wilson Company capitalized
on the shift and began erecting schools. This
junior high school was designed with three
classroom buildings for the 250-300 students
who would attend the school. By the end of
the 1960’s the company was the second largest
school builder in the country. TN Ward Company
has continued to work in the educational sector
building schools and at several universities.
Some such buildings have a classroom capacity
of more than 135,000 students.

1955 1958 1959

haverford college Welsh Valley Presbyterian Children’s Village
LEEDS HALL Junior High School
Rosemont, Pennsylvania
Haverford, Pennsylvania Penn Valley, Pennsylvania Architect: George M. Ewing
Architect: George M. Ewing Architect: Harbison, Hough, Renamed the Village in 2014, the Frank H.Wilson
First college dormitory constructed Company constructed this safe haven for troubled
Livingston & Larson children and families in the Greater Philadelphia area

1960: Kewanee Oil Company Courtesy of the Lower Merion Historical Society
Headquarters Building
1962: Freedoms Foundation
Bryn Mawr, PA at Valley Forge
Architect: Harold G. Wilson
Valley Forge, PA
The headquarters of the oil company, the Architect: Harold G. Wilson
building housed what was termed the “$1 million
board room,” which possessed state-of-the-art An entire campus dedicated to educating students
technology while still maintaining a classic stately of all ages about how our country was founded
appearance. The president of Kewanee assumed and the principles it was founded on, the original
the bricks used to build the facade were used Freedoms Foundation campus still stands today.
and directly confronted Frank H. Wilson about This building was designed by Harold G. Wilson,
the “used” bricks. What he didn’t realize was the who was Frank H. Wilson’s son and was his final
bricks were completely custom, made especially commission before he passed away in his early
for the building and meant to look like bricks at forties. In 1962, at a building dedication, both
Colonial Williamsburg. Frank H. Wilson and his right hand man, J. Price
Norman, got to meet President Eisenhower and
Frank gave him the infamous cigarette lighter he
made out of wood.

1960 - 1969 1960 1961 1962

the philadelphia housing authority The salvation army freedoms foundation
haddington apartments IVY HOUSE at valley forge

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
Architect: Hassinger Schwam Architects Architect: Ballinger Architect: Harold G.Wilson

First low-income, senior housing project; First project working for The Salvation
First project completed for The Philadelphia Army...57-year client history!
Housing Authority...58-year client history!

1963: Pennsylvania Hospital
Key Building

Philadelphia, PA
Architect: Martin, Stewart, Noble & Class

An addition to the oldest hospital in the United States,
this was the first technologically advanced building
project for Pennsylvania Hospital and one of only a few
hospitals with many medical facilities below grade as a
precaution during the Cold War.

1969: University of Pennsylvania
Museum Expansion

Philadelphia, PA
Architect: Mitchell/Giurgola Associates

New ultra-modern, award-winning academic wing required
special handling of the concrete and formwork resulting in a
wood-like textured finish.

1964: Temple University Special Collections Research Center,u
Beury Hall Temple University Libraries, Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia, PA 1969
Architect: Nolan, Swinburne &
Associates The sixties marked T. Newton “Newt” Ward, Jr.’s first full
Named after Temple’s second president, Charles decade with the company and, under his leadership, the
E. Beury, this $4.8 million chemistry building school era of construction flourished. A Master of competitive
was one of the first new from the ground up bidding, Newt won numerous new business accounts, and
buildings following the university’s adoption of the company continued to grow.
the new campus master plan.

1963 1964

county of chester
Chester County Courthouse

West Chester, Pennsylvania
Architect:Young and Schultze
First courthouse (new construction)

About

T. NEWTON WARD, JR.

Born Thomas Newton Ward, Jr. in 1925, T. Newton education facility in Cape May and two Atlantic City casinos
“Newt” Ward served in the U.S. Army during World that were completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
War II. After serving his country and graduating The first casino the company built had 500 hotel rooms and
from Villanova University, he pursued a career in was the first one to be constructed from the ground up.
civil engineering and was hired by the John McShain At that time all other casinos in Atlantic City were either
Company as an engineer and project manager. expansions or renovations to existing hotels.

He joined the Frank H. Wilson Company in 1953 as an Newt was known for being a pillar of dependability. His
estimator. Almost immediately, Newt had a positive impact technical competence and ethics paralleled that of Frank
on the company by bidding numerous large contracts with H. Wilson and permeated throughout the company
his hard work and business savvy. He was instrumental in workforce. Respected for his honesty and fairness, the
moving the company away from home construction and company’s success was usually the result of genuine hard
into focusing on commercial projects. Newt thought very work, understanding the owner’s needs, and the ability to
highly of Frank H. Wilson and his generosity towards his capitalize on opportunities overlooked by competitors.
employees. Each year, Newt received bonus money and His business values were an extension of the man he was
a small number of shares of stock in the company. As at his core, and they shone through when dealing with
he moved up the ranks over the years to become Vice subcontractors, owners and architects of projects—all
President of Estimating and Purchasing, he acquired more of whom he always treated with the utmost respect. He
and more stock and eventually purchased the company earned several awards throughout his career with the
in 1971. After Frank’s death in 1979, he had the name company, being the very first recipient of the “General
changed to TN Ward Company. Everything else, including Contractor of The Year” for the five county area in 1971.
the business model, its employees, and the location of the Newt was an industry leader serving as President of the
company headquarters stayed the same. General Building Contractors Association in 1982-1983
as well as being a member of the Association General
Newt was a motivated self-starter who took great pride Contractors of America.
in bringing together the constraints of timing, quality
of work, building and keeping a backlog. His first job as Newt was always very active in the community serving on
owner of the firm was to build the Norristown High School. numerous boards and charitable foundations. After a long
He went on to lead the company in building many local and distinguished career, he retired as Chief Executive
schools, several courthouses and numerous senior citizen Officer in 1994 to spend more time with his wife, Dorothy,
housing projects. He also earned the company an enviable his four daughters and one son and to vacation in Ocean
reputation building hospitals including the Pennsylvania City, New Jersey and Ocean Reef, Florida. Newt’s passion
Hospital Key Building and the University of Pennsylvania for the business continued to drive TN Ward Company.
Veterinary School. Upon his retirement, when asked which project was his
favorite, he replied “It’s hard to name a favorite. Each job is
In 1974, in one of the most notable projects under his like one of my children. I love them all.”
leadership, the company changed the course of the
Delaware River for nearly one half of a mile to accommodate
the needed expanse of land for the Delaware County
Regional Sewage Authority’s treatment plant in Chester. To
this day, the river flows around the expanded shoreline.
Other noteworthy projects include a $20 million special

Poised for Growth and Expansion

With Mr. Ward at the helm, the company was poised delved into the entertainment sector with several
to expand and grow. With a new name, the TN Ward projects in the casino industry. With a strong focus
Company stayed true to its constructor culture on the client, many of the projects came in on time
bringing hands-on construction capability to each and under budget earning the company a high level
project. Throughout the latter part of the century, the of repeat business and long lasting relationships,
company continued its involvement in educational many of which continue to span over two decades.
facilities erecting many schools, both elementary
and university buildings. In the eighties, TN Ward

Mr. Ward became the official owner of the
company in 1971, and business was growing
rapidly. Schools continued to be a focus, but

u the company began to branch out beyond
educational facilities. With Mr. Wilson’s passing
in 1979, the name of the company changed to TN
Ward Company, but every aspect of the business
remained the same.

1972: Gardens Plaza
Condominiums

Ocean City, NJ
Architect: Vincent G. Kling, AIA

The very first residential tower
constructed in Southern New Jersey, this
property still stands on the Ocean City
boardwalk. Because of its ocean front
location, the foundation of the property
was poured at low tide.

1971: Norristown Senior High School

Philadelphia, PA
Architect: Anthony T. Rienzi and Associates

Largest high school project constructed (over 300,000 SF); first
project completed with T. Newton “Newt” Ward, Jr. as owner.

1970 - 1979 1971 1972 1973 1974

Frank H. Wilson sells the company Delaware County Regional Water authority
to T. Newton “Newt” Ward, (DELCORA) water Pollution Control Plant
Jr. marking first ownership
Chester, Pennsylvania
transition since the company’s Architect: Catania Engineering Associates, Inc. /
founding in 1918 (52 years!).
Betz Environmental Engineers, Inc.
Site and filter work project involved handling 400,000 cubic yards of

material and pushing back the Delaware River some 1,400 feet!

1973: Martin Luther King High School

Philadelphia, PA | Architect: Warnecke & Ewing

The neighborhood public high school located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia was the largest ground up
high school project for the company. The Frank H. Wilson Company would continue on from this project to become
one of the biggest builders of education facilities in the country.

1975: Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Headquarters Building

Philadelphia, PA
Architect: Nowicki and Pollilo
First project for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia; precast concrete
and structural steel construction (13 stories, 163,000 SF).

1977:
Fair Acres Geriatric Care Center

Lima, PA | Architect: Bellante, Clauss, Miller and Nolan

First skilled nursing facility project (14 stories, 242,000 SF)
for Delaware County.

1975 1977 1979

Philadelphia Quartz J. Price Norman retires from the Name changes to
Company (pq) Research & Frank H. Wilson Company after TN Ward Company after the
more than 50 years of service! passing of Frank H. Wilson.
Development Center
David R. Tarditi replaces David E. Panichi joins
Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania J. Norman Price as company TN Ward Company.
Architect:Wigton-Abbott Corporation /
Treasurer and Controller.
Dagit Associates
1976 Lab of the Year honors from

Industrial Research magazine

1980: Sands Hotel & Casino

Atlantic City, NJ
Architect: David Jacobson Associates

In 1978, Newt took a group of colleagues out to Las
Vegas to study how casinos are built and what it
takes to make them operate successfully, from the
high ceilings to the high tech cameras to the tubes
through which the money travels from the gaming
tables to the safe room. With Atlantic City trying to
bring back the resort concept and become more of
a vacation destination, it was an ideal time to build
the 504-room Greate Bay Hotel & Casino, the first
newly constructed casino in Atlantic City. Opened as
the Brighton Hotel and Casino, and later rebranded
as the Sands Hotel & Casino, the $41 million
project solidified TN Ward Company’s longstanding
relationship with the Atlantic City casino and hotel
industry.

1983: Delaware County
Courthouse Renovations

Media, PA
Architect: The Garner and White Associates

First major renovation and restoration project
(200,000 SF) of a historically certified courthouse.

1980 -1989 1980 1983 1984 1985

u Laborers’ Training Facility

The eighties marked TN Ward’s Exton, Pennsylvania quaker chemical
first foray into the casino Architect: Francis Cauffman Wilksinon pilot plant
industry, which become so
robust, the company eventually & Pepper Architects, Ltd.
opened a regional office in
Atlantic City to serve its clients First job working directly for a union
there.
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
Architect: Anthony T. Rienzi & Associates

TN Ward’s first industrial manufacturing project

1988: Holy Family 1988: Scarbourough
College Student Center – Properties – English Creek
Philadelphia Campus Corporate Center

Philadelphia, PA Pleasantville, NJ
Architect: John Sabatino Architect: DataFac, Inc. Architects

This modern student center project was Fast-track construction project of two
the first of its kind for TN Ward and the first office buildings (272,000 SF) for IBM.
project for Holy Family College. In 1990,
the firm earned the Concrete Construction
Award, a distinction given by the American
Concrete Institute for excellence in
construction, for the college center.

1986 1988 1989

Philadelphia Presbytery Homes, Inc. mercy health Federation Housing, inc.
Morrisville Presbyterian Mercy Catholic Medical Center Park House
Tower Apartments
Center Renovation Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Morrisville, Pennsylvania Architect: Schwam Architects
Architect:The Klett Organization Architects Philadelphia, Pennsylvania First project for Federation Housing, Inc.
First project for Presby’s Inspired Life. 32-year client history! Architect: John Sabatino
First project for Mercy Health System. 29-year client history!

30-year client history!

1994:
Federation Housing, Inc.
Saligman North
Apartments

Philadelphia, PA
Architect: spg3 Architects

This was TN Ward’s first EFIS Panelized
building constructed (11 stories).

1990:
Cape May Special Services School

Cape May Court House, NJ | Architect: John Sabatino

This was the largest special education school in the country at the
time. The $20 million dollar facility had many specialized features
to provide an effective educational program for students with
special needs including a swimming pool with a hydraulic floor
specifically designed to accommodate children in wheelchairs.
The school was one of the first of its kind in the country and the
first in the State of New Jersey.

1990 -1999 1990 1994

Frankford Hospital T. Newton “Newt” Ward, Jr. federation housing, inc.
Parking Garage begins ownership transition saligman north apartments

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to David E. Panichi–Only Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Architect: EwingCole the second ownership Architect: spg3 Architects
transition since 1918.
TN Ward’s first free-standing commercial
parking garage constructed

1995: Showboat New Orleans Hotel & Casino Renovations

Atlantic City, NJ | Architect: The Hillier Group/Michael Demling Associates

TN Ward’s first major construction project for Showboat, the renovation included 300 rooms, a 20,000-
square-foot casino floor, and parking garage façade. The project was completed ahead of schedule in 38
weeks for $54 million, which was $1.5 million under budget. While the casino maintained daily operation,
the company was able to reinstall a 60,000-foot ceiling and floor which Newt called, “a tough and very
clever job.”

1998:
Ocean Life Marine Center

Atlantic City, NJ
Architect: Blumberg Architects

TN Ward built Atlantic City’s first aquarium
located in Historic Gardner’s Basin. This was
also the company’s first aquarium project.

1995 1997 1998

Players Island Players Island casino Frankford Hospital Ownership transition
Resort*Casino*Spa Emergency Room/skilled from Mr. Ward to David E.
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Mesquite, Nevada Architect: Unknown nursing unit Panichi is finalized.
Architect:Veldon Simpson-Architect, Inc./
TN Ward built the world’s largest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thomas A. Falvey joins
Gary Guy Wilson Studios floating casino barge at the time Architect: Granary Associates TN Ward Company.
TN Ward constructed Players’ first for Players International; First project First modular construction project
working in the State of Louisiana
and only land based casino;
First project working in the State of Nevada (Construction Manager)

2000:
Temple University
Tuttleman Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA
Architect: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

The first academic computer learning center
and library project for TN Ward Company,
this 21st century multimedia learning center
profoundly changed Temple’s already
impressive educational experience. The $31
million dollar building named for trustee
and alumna Edna Shanis Tuttleman and her
husband, Stan Tuttleman, marked a new era
for Temple University combining technical
facilities to make a Temple education available
throughout the world with traditional spaces
for students and faculty to create unique
learning communities.

2002: Harrah’s Atlantic City –
Bayview Tower & Casino Expansion

Atlantic City, NJ
Architect: Friedmutter Group

First of several major construction and renovation projects for
Harrah’s over a 13-year old period.

2000 - 2009 2000 2002 2003 2004

Temple University Holy Family University Princeton Thomas A. Falvey
School of Medicine renovations elected President
BSL-3 LaboratorY Theological Seminary of TN Ward
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Parking Garage
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Architect: John S. Sabatino Associates Company.
Architect: The Hillier Group
First Level 3 Bio-Safety Laboratory project First major renovation project Princeton, New Jersey
at Holy Family University’s main Architect: Walker Parking Consultants

campus (75,000 SF) First construction project in Princeton;
three quarters of building were below grade

© 2006 The Flynn Company

Main entrance to Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino … 3,000-vehicle parking garage in background

2006: Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack

Chester, PA | Architect: SOSH Architects
The very first casino to be built in Pennsylvania, the racino was also Harrah’s first racetrack. Located on the
Chester Waterfront, the casino consists of 2,900 slot machines, 100,000-square-feet (9,300 m2) of gaming space,
and a 14,000-square-foot (1,300 m2) event center. The project also included an adjoining, 8-level, 825,000-square-
foot, precast concrete parking garage with a 3,000 vehicle capacity.

Casino floor with 2,500 slot machines 5,000 SF Poker Room

Harrah’s Philadelpia Casino & Racetrack – 500,000 SF casino complex and harness racing venue
including gaming area with 2,500 slot machines, 75 table games, 5,000 SF poker room plus food/beverage
space including multiple restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining (Philly Tap & Tavern / Tony Luke’s /
Mien Noodles / Cove at Riverview) … Adaptive reuse required selective demolition of existing Sun

Shipbuilding plant and utilization of building frame for casino structure … Existing industrial warehouse
renovated to serve as Casino Operations Maintenance Facility … The adjacent 8-level precast concrete

2005: Holy Familyparking garage has the capacity for 3,000 vehicles … Racetrack facility for 5/8-mile harness racing, with

simulcasting facilities, includes 1,500-seat grandstand and 300-seat clubhouse dining area … Portion of

University –track built over the Delaware River with special bridge structure and project included horse paddock building

… 20-month completion schedule (racetrack & garage completed in 10 months)

Education &

Technology Center 2008: Dover Downs Expansion

Philadelphia, PA Dover, DE | Architect: Friedmutter Group
Architect: Burt Hill
TN Ward constructed this 500-room hotel tower expansion,
One of several major construction making Dover Downs the largest hotel in Delaware.
projects on HFU’s campus.

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

House of Blues at Aqua Pennsylvania 1801 Atlantic Avenue
Showboat Atlantic City Headquarters Renovations
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania Architect: spg3 Architects
Architect: Friedmutter Group Architect: Cassacio Yu Architects TN Ward built the first office building
TN Ward built the first strictly entertainment TN Ward’s second addition to the original 1920’s to be constructed in Altantic City
facility to be constructed in Atlantic City building since 1948 and building expansion work
continues … 88-year client history! in more than 40 years

2010: The Salvation Army Kroc Center of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA | Architect: MGA Partners/PZS

TN Ward Company constructed this new recreational facility and community center in North Philadelphia that was
funded by Joan Kroc, wife of McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc. The building marked the first community center project
for TN Ward and serves the community today based on the Kroc Vision Statement of helping individuals find
opportunities to develop their body, mind, and spirit within a state-of-the-art, caring, Christian environment.

2010: BPGS Construction – PPL Park

Chester, PA | Architect: ROSSETTI

TN Ward Company built this cornerstone project for the
Chester Waterfront Redevelopment Authority to bring
Major League Soccer into the tri-state area at a world class
waterfront location. Renamed Talen Energy Stadium in 2016,
the 18,500-seat state-of-the-art soccer stadium is home to
the Philadelphia Union and features 29 luxury suites, a full-
service club restaurant and a built-in concert stage.

2010 - 2017 2010 2011

Parx casino and racing Maryland Live! Casino

Bensalem, Pennsylvania Hanover, Maryland
Architect: Friedmutter Group Architect: Klai Juba Wald Architects
TN Ward constructed the largest casino gaming complex TN Ward’s largest solely casino and entertainment
(300,000 SF) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania complex constructed to-date ($179M) and the largest
in the State of Maryland; 1.78M SF facility constructed

in just 13 months

2010: Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City
Waterfront Tower & Pool Dome

Atlantic City, NJ
Architect: Friedmutter Group

The expansion of Harrah’s Atlantic City was the largest
construction project completed to-date for TN Ward
Company at a cost of $400 million. The hotel tower is
Atlantic City’s second tallest building, standing at 525 feet.
The Waterfront Tower features a new pool and spa to
better compete with the nearby Borgata, which opened
in 2003. At night, the entire surface of the tower displays
varying digital images. On a square footage basis, this
installation is believed to be the largest exterior LED
display surface in the world.

Courtesy of the Convention Center Parking Facility 2012: Hard Rock Café Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA | Architect: SOSH Architects
TN Ward renovated space connecting to the historic Reading Terminal Market;
Pilot project for Hard Rock International that paved the way for a successful
company-wide reimaging effort.

2012

Synagro Philadelphia convention center Bloom Energy Fuel Cell
renewable biofuels facility Parking facility Manufacturing Facility

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Newark, Delaware | Architect:TetraTech
Architect: King Engineering Architect: Erdy McHenry Architecture, LLC TN Ward constructed the first manufacturing facility
TN Ward constructed the largest biofuel facility 10-level precast concrete parking garage on urban at the Delaware Science,Technology and Advanced
in the Greater Philadelphia Area site with 540-vehicle capacity including 16,000 SF
Research (STAR) Campus
of ground floor retail space

2015:
NewCourtland Senior Services
The Apartments at Allegheny

Philadelphia, PA

Architect: Cecil Baker + Partners

TN Ward constructed this 6-story, 102,000 SF facility
(Phase I) as part of NewCourtland’s 5.5 acre campus
development in North Philadelphia providing affordable
housing to seniors. Phase II, a 6-story, 34,000 SF
horizontal addition connecting to the Phase I structure
was competed in 2017.

2015: The Philadelphia Courtesy of Controlled Demolition, Inc.
Housing Authority – Blumberg
Revitalization Demolition and
Implosion

Philadelphia, PA

Architect: Architect: L.R. Kimball
Demolition: Geppert Bros., Inc.
Implosion: Controlled Demolition, Inc.

TN Ward managed the implosion demolition of two (2) 18-story
towers and 15 low-rise buildings in support of Phase 2 of the
Sharswood-Blumberg Revitalization in North Philadelphia;
PHA’s most ambitious neighborhood transformation plan in
over a decade.

2010 - 2017 2013 2014 2015

Gwynedd Mercy University Cinemark Towson and XD
Schools of Business and Hard Rock Café Pigeon Forge at Towson Square Plaza
Pigeon Forge,Tennessee
Education Building Architect: KDG, Inc. Towson, Maryland | Architect: Beck Architecture
TN Ward constructed this 95,000 SF multiplex which
Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania First construction project in the State of anchored the new $85M Towson Square entertainmnet
Architect: Burt Hill Tennessee (Construction Manager)
center development just outside Towson Circle
TN Ward’s first project housing two
colleges under one roof

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2017: Rowan University
Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, Engineering Hall

Glassboro, NJ | Architect of Record: Clarke Caton Hintz | Design Architect: EllenZweig

The largest higher education construction project to-date at 88,000 square feet, this major expansion project for the
College of Engineering was built to accommodate increased enrollment and expanded programming. The new building
features wet and dry research laboratories, classrooms, conference rooms, faculty and staff offices, a dining facility and
support spaces for STEM-related academic programs. This was a joint project for Rowan University and the Gloucester
County Improvement Authority and the first construction project working for Rowan University.

Courtesy of Tom Briglia/PhotoGraphics

2016 2017

Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City Realen Properties radnor property group
waterfront conference center
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Atlantic City, New Jersey
Architect: Friedmutter Group Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TN Ward’s largest free-standing conference center Architect: Cope Linder Architects Architect: Erdy McHenry Architecture, LLC
construction project (250,000 SF) First market-rate apartment building by TN Ward utilizing
wood-frame construction (4 stories) atop a cast-in-place The first mid-rise martket-rate apartment
garage (filigree system); Project sits on an island building TN Ward constructed for a developer, this
16-story mixed-use tower has a two-level childcare center

LARGEST PROJECT VALUE: +1,800 +5,000 LONGEST CONTINOUS CONCRETE POUR (6 FT. WIDE)
NEW AND
$500,000,000 RENOVATED
JOBS COMPLETED HOTEL ROOMS

287 NUMBER OF ARCHITECTURE
FIRMS WITH WHOM WE
HAVE COLLABORATED
NUMBER OF PRIVATE
NUMBER OF
171 93RESIDENCES BUILT HEALTHCARE

PROJECTS COMPLETED

88 years FTLONGEST STANDING CLIENT

525RELATIONSHIP - SUBURBAN
WATER COMPANY

(NOW AQUA PENNSYLVANIA)

NUMBER89 OF ATHLETIC TALLEST VERTICAL 1,200 CUBIC YARDS
FACILITIES CONSTRUCTED
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

150+NUMBER OF RESTAURANTS

1,400AND BARS RENOVATED/CONTRUCTED
13 NUMBER OF
STATES NUMBER OF FEET THE
WORKED IN
FRANK H. WILSON

COMPANY MOVED THE

DELAWARE RIVER IN 1974

LONGEST TENURED 20+years
NUMBER47 OF
E50M+PLyeOaYrEEs CHURCHES
AVERAGE TENURED CONSTRUCTED

EMPLOYEE FUN FACTS

3,500,000
SQUARE FEET

NUMBER OF CASINO FLOOR SPACE

CONSTRUCTED OR RENOVATED
NUMBER OF

PARKING GARAGES

21 CONSTRUCTED

12,349 +150TOTALINGMORETHAN
EDUCATIONAL

PARKING SPOTS FACILITIES

CONSTRUCTED

RANKED1 9 6SINCE4 +6,000NEW AND
RENOVATED
IN THE ENR APARTMENT
UNITS
TOP 400

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LOOKING AHEAD

The Buccini/Pollin Group – The National at Old City

Philadelphia, PA | Architect: BartonPartners

Yards Brewing Company – Relocation & Expansion

Philadelphia, PA | Architect: DIGSAU

NewCourtland Senior Services – NewCourtland at St. Bart’s Phase I

Philadelphia, PA | Architect: Blackney Hayes Architects

University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine
Richards Medical Research Laboratory – Phase III Renovations

Philadelphia, PA | Architect: Atkin Olshin Schade Architects

Landmark Healthcare –
Deborah Heart and Lung Center – Medical Office Building

Browns Mills, NJ | Architect: Christopher Kidd and Associates

Mount Airy Casino s Resort – Hotel Expansion/Meeting Facility Addition

Mount Pocono, PA | Architect: Friedmutter Group

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LIST OF ARCHITECTS

TN Ward Company would like to thank the numerous architects* with whom we have had the privilege
to work over the last century. Without the creative vision and innovative thinking of these designers,

none of our projects would ever have come to fruition.

ADA Architects Deborah Meyer Associates James W. Brick Architect, LLC PZS Architects, LLC
Agoos/Lovera Architects Demchick, Berger & Dash J. Bedford Wooley Ralph Stoetzel
AHAdams&Company Design Support Services of Philadelphia J. Miller Blew Raymond Design Associates, Inc.
A.I.D. The Design Collaborative Jacobson Architects Raymond L. Weinmann
Albert N. Dobbins DIGSAU Jacobs Richard W. Sauder Architect
Alexander Ewing & Associates Donald H. Nauta JacobsWyper Architects RMJM
Anthony T. Rienzi & Associates Donnelly Wagner Architects, LLC James W. Brick Architect, LLC Robert H. Linn
APC3 Architects Donnelly Wagner Nelson Architects, LLC Jarell & Hay Robert Vaughn
Architectural Alliance Drexel University Planning, Design & Jarell, Hay & Wallace ROSSETTI
Architectural Group International Jerome Solomon Associates Roth Marz Partnership P.C.
Arthur Tofani Construction (In-House Design Group) John Carl Warnecke & Associates R2 Architects
Atkin Olshin Schade Duca Huder Associates, PA John B. Thomson Sabatino Architects
Ballinger Company Duca Huder & Kumlin Architects John Gibson Martin Sabatino and Fishman
Banwell, Armentrout and Divvens Duca/Huder & Kumlin, PA John M. Coneys Sands Bethlehem
Barbara Gisel Design Dunlap & Rienzi John S. Sabatino Associates
BartonPartners E. W. Bolton, Jr. John Sabatino (In-House Design Group)
Beatty Harvey & Associates of NY Edward J. Parnum Johnson Associates Sargenti Architects
Beck Architecture Ehrlich & Levinson Jonathan Nehmer + Associates, Inc. Scheetz
Bellante, Clauss, Miller and Nolan Ehrlich Levinson Sol Kaplan Joseph F. McKernan Jr. Architects Schwam Architects
Bergmann Associates Ellenzweig Seeburger & Rabenold
Bernard Johnson Young Elliot Associates Architects Inc. & Associates, LLC Shapiro Petauskas
Bernardon Elwood L. Exley Joseph Wigmore SOSH Architects
Bertino Engineering Environetics JRPA Architects spg3 Architects
BBLM Architects Environmental Associates KDG, Inc. Spillman Farmer Architects
BKT Architects LLC Erdy McHenry Architecture, LLC Kitchen & Associates S. Richard Erlichman
BLM Architects Esh. Pwll. St. & Bruder Klai Juba Wald Architects Stantec
BLM Group Everett Associates The Klett Organization Architects Steelman Partners
BLT Architects Evergreen Unlimited The Kling-Lundquist Partnership Stephen S. Cohen, Architect P.C.
Blackney Hayes Architects EwingCole KlingStubbins Stickle and Associates
Blew & Ewing Ewing Cole Cherry Brott Klett Organization Studio Agoos Lovera
Blumberg Architects Ewing, Cole, Erdman & Eubank Koberling and Wilson StudioJAED
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Faridy Veisz Fraytak, PC Architects Kramer+Marks Architects Studio Torres Ltd.
Bonnett Associates Inc. Fenwick Architects L. Boulware STV
Brawer & Hauptman Architects Ford Motor Company Lammey + Giorgio Summer / Wise and Associates, P.C.
Brennan Beer Gorman Larson Design Group Tantala Associates
Bryn Mawr College Design & Construction (In-House Design Group) Leon Clemmer and Associates T. Norman Mansell
Buchart Associates Francis Cauffman Lenhardt Lolli Rodgers TBS Services, Inc.
Bureau of Architecture of Methodist Francis Cauffman Foley Hoffmann Lenhardt Rodgers | TDP Architects
Tecton Architects
Episcopal Churches Architects, Ltd. Architecture + Interiors Temple University Planning &
Burt Hill Kosar Rittelmann Associates Francis Cauffman Wilkinson Lester Rosenwinkel
Burt Hill Linn Architects Design (In-House Design Group)
Cassacio Architects & Pepper Architects, Ltd. Livingston/Rosenwinkel, PC TetraTech
Cassacio Yu Architects Frank Miller Associates Livingston & Suer T. W. Stuart
Cassway-Albert Friday Architects L.R. Kimball Thomas C. Nichols
Cass & McGee Friedmutter Group Luther Ginkinger Thomas J. Mangan
Catania Engineering Associates, Inc. The Garner and White Associates Magaziner, DiGiorgio and Trident Engineering
C.B. Architects Garrison Architects UCI Architects, Inc.
CDM Architects Gary Guy Wilson Studios Kirkbride, A.IA. Urban Consultants, Inc.
Cecil Baker + Partners Architects Geddes Brecher Qualls Cunningham Marathon Engineering U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Chappelle & Caruthers Gibbons Heidtmann & Salvador Martin, Stewart & Noble Veldon Simpson-Architect, Inc.
Charles Matsinger Gensler Martin, Stewart, Noble & Class Vincent Cusumaro Architect
Charles Matsinger Associates George M. Ewing Martin & White Vincent G. Kling, A.I.A.
Christopher Kidd & Associates, LLC George M. Ewing Company Metcalfe Architecture & Design Vincent G. Kling and Associates
Cicada Architecture Goldner Goldfarb Klein Metro Architects Walker Parking Consultants
Ciotti Associates Granary Associates Meyer Design Inc. Wallace & Warner
Clarke Caton Hintz Groben & Kolhaas MGA Partners Architects Wallace Roberts Todd
CMT Services Group GSA (In- House Design Group) Michael Demling Associates Warnecke & Ewing
Cope Linder Architects, LLC Haag and d’Entremont Michael Gruber Design Westar Architectural Group
Cornerstone Consulting Engineers & Hammel Labuta Architects Michael Landau Associates Wigton-Abbott Corporation
Hamilton Anderson Associates Mirick Peasron Ilvonen Batcheler William McLees Architecture, LLC
Architectural, Inc. Hartman Pearson Batcheler Mitchell & Giurgola William Woodburn Potter
Coscia Moos Architecture Hansen Lind Meyer, Inc. Mitchell | Giurgola Architects, LLP Wise Design
Costanza Spector Clausen H2L2 Mitchell/Giurgola Associates W2A
Craig F. Dolthe Architect, LLC Harbeson, Hough, Livingston and Larson MPM Studio LLC WRT, LLC
CREATE Architecture Planning & Design Harold G. Wilson NELSON Wulff Architects, Inc.
Cross Castner Architects, PC HBC Architects Nolan & Swinburne Associates Xcelerated Concepts, LLC
Curry Architects Hassinger Schwam Architects North-Marino Irick Young and Exley
Curtin & Babb Studio Design HBG Design Novianni Group, Inc. Young and Schultze
Dagit Associates Herb Grana Architect, LLC Nowicki and Polillo
Daniel C. Dagit Heery International, Inc. Oscar Stonorov * Our records are not complete
Daroff Design Inc. The Hillier Group Otto Hartman for many of our earlier years so
Dash Design HGA P.A. Bartholomew we apologize in advance for any
David Jacobs HLM Design Paul Monaghan, Jr. architects who may have been
David Jacobson Associates Hnedack Bobo Group Philadelphia Electric Company inadvertently overlooked.
David Rudzenski Architects Homsey Architects
DDI Architects, PC Howard Kulp Architects, PC (In-House Design Group)
DataFac, Inc. Architects Howell Belanger Castelli Phillip Jordan Architects
Davis, Poole and Sloan Howell Lewis Shay & Associates PJA Architecture
HVS Design Polek Schwartz Architects
Irving L. Sharpiro, Architect PS&S

A SPECIAL THANK-YOU

TN Ward Company would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their contributions in helping to
make this brochure possible:

David R. Tarditi; Delaware Historical Society, Wilmington, DE; Erik W. Panichi; Fort DuPont Redevelopment and
Preservation Corporation, Delaware City, DE; Gary E. Pergolini; Grace Chapel, Havertown, PA; Harold G. Wilson, Jr.;
Haverford Township Historical Society, Havertown, PA; Quaker & Special Collections, Haverford College, Haverford, PA;
Raymond L. Weinmann; Sam & Hattie Virgilio; Special Collections, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Theodore G.
Frazier; Ry H. Taylor; Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries, Philadelphia, PA; The Historical
Society of the Phoenixville Area, Phoenixville, PA; Lower Merion Historical Society, Bala Cynwyd, PA; The National
Archives at Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.

Photos: Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City – Courtesy of Tom Briglia/PhotoGraphics (front cover, left of center)
Haverford College, Leeds Hall – Courtesy of Quaker & Special Collections, Haverford College, Haverford, PA (The Beginning of an Era, p.3)
Tuttleman Learning Center, Temple University – Courtesy of Special Collections Research Center,Temple University Libraries,

Philadelphia, PA (inside front cover, upper right)