When the State of Connecticut needed someone to carefully document and inventory every item within the historic Governor’s Residence in Hartford, they turned to Meyer—a choice that speaks volumes about trust, precision, and the ability to manage complex, sensitive projects with discretion.
The State of Connecticut faced a complex documentation challenge at the Governor’s Residence in Hartford.
Over multiple election cycles and gubernatorial transitions, uncertainty had grown about the provenance and ownership of items throughout the historic property.
The State needed a comprehensive audit and permanent digital inventory—but the project presented several significant hurdles:
- High-value, irreplaceable items: The residence contained museum-quality artwork, priceless antiques, delicate china collections, and historically significant pieces requiring expert handling and documentation.
- Complex scheduling: The inventory needed to be conducted while working around the sitting Governor’s schedule, requiring discretion, flexibility, and minimal disruption to the functioning household.
- Unclear provenance: Each item needed to be carefully researched and categorized by ownership—whether it belonged to the current Governor, the State, was on loan from museums, or was a private loan.
The State required a partner with proven project management capabilities, technological sophistication, and the trust and discretion to access one of Connecticut’s most significant properties.
Meyer brought a decade of proven partnership with the State of Connecticut to this sensitive assignment. “I have worked with Meyer to assist with many complicated projects for multiple state agencies and offices involving thousands of State employees over the past 10 years,” shared Carol O’Shea, Director of Facility Logistics and Residence Planning. “I was thrilled to learn that I would once again be partnering with them to handle this important archiving assignment at the Governor’s Residence.”
Meyer’s approach combined meticulous planning, advanced technology, and respectful handling:
Strategic Project Management Meyer led comprehensive planning meetings to develop a customized process for capturing the detailed information required. The team coordinated access carefully around the Governor’s schedule, working methodically through the residence over several weeks—from the main house to the guest quarters.
Four-Category System Every item was documented and classified into one of four ownership categories:
- Items owned by the current Governor
- State-owned property, including antiques and equipment
- Museum loans (the majority of artwork, from institutions like the New Britain Museum of Art)
- Private loans from other parties
Technology-Driven Documentation Meyer deployed Meyer Connect, their modernized project management platform with a mobile app integrated with SmartSheet, to create a lasting inventory. The team:
- Organized the inventory by building, floor, and room
- Photographed each item in detail
- Applied identification stickers with scannable codes
- Documented ownership, provenance, and condition notes
- Built a permanent, searchable digital record accessible for future administrations
Throughout the project, Meyer’s team handled museum-quality artwork, 40-year-old china collections, antique grandfather clocks, rare tea sets, and intricate historic lamps with the reverence these pieces of Connecticut’s story deserved.
Meyer delivered a comprehensive, searchable database—organized room by room—that future governors, staff, and historians can reference with confidence. The digital inventory provides clarity on ownership and provenance that had been uncertain for years, preserving Connecticut’s gubernatorial history for generations to come.
“The process from start to finish was professional, timely and easy to use,” Carol O’Shea added. “We couldn’t be happier with our experience with such a trusted partner!”
The project stands as a testament to the trust the State of Connecticut places in Meyer—entrusting them with unrestricted access to one of the state’s most significant properties, filled with irreplaceable artifacts and personal belongings. That trust reflects Meyer’s reputation for discretion, precision, and proven project management expertise built over a decade of successful partnerships.
“The process from start to finish was professional, timely and easy to use,” Carol O’Shea added. “We couldn’t be happier with our experience with such a trusted partner!”
The project stands as a testament to the trust the State of Connecticut places in Meyer—entrusting them with unrestricted access to one of the state’s most significant properties, filled with irreplaceable artifacts and personal belongings. That trust reflects Meyer’s reputation for discretion, precision, and proven project management expertise built over a decade of successful partnerships.