Preservation Pennsylvania’s latest newsletter edition noted the following historic preservation grant opportunities for 2013: Historic Preservation Grant Opportunities America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations. The NEH is offering both planning and implementation grant opportunities to museums, libraries, historic places and other organizations that provide public programming in the humanities. Closing date: January 9, 2013. FY2013 …
Historic Preservation in Progress is a series of our posts where we show you how historic preservation happens, as it’s happening. Historic Preservation in Progress The Wilmington Public Library The Wilmington Library was built in 1922 and has remained a landmark on Rodney Square for ninety years. Especially in recent years, due to heavy use by …
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The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County is currently working to complete a comprehensive historic resource survey in Lancaster County. They are currently working on West Hempfield Township, but have plans to survey the historic resources in all sixty municipalities. If you are available during the day, have a valid driver’s license and a willingness …
For more information about the Cemetery, including how to visit the cemetery and for information on tours, you can visit their website at www.yeakelcemetery.com. History of Yeakel Cemetery Preservation The Yeakel Cemetery is located in Wyndmoor, Springfield Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, about a quarter-mile from the Philadelphia line north of Chestnut Hill. It was …
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The Coalition for Smart Growth will present a no-cost forum called “New Uses for Old Buildings – Making It Work for You” on Thursday, October 25th, from 6:30-9:00pm, where expert panelists will discuss their experiences reusing existing buildings. Click here to read more or register: http://www.coalitionforsmartgrowth.org/forum-new-uses.html
There is even more great content here and it’s all available for members! Sign up for a membership to the Keperling Preservation Hub℠ and you’ll get instant access to: One on one consultation call Coffee Breaks: twice-a-month web meetings where we answer questions YOU and other members submit How-to Videos, Training Videos, and Coffee Break …
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This article is a part of a series from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s excellent field guide on the architectural styles found in Pennsylvania. In it, they’ve assigned key periods of development – from the Colonial period in the 18th Century to the Modern Movements of the 20th Century. This article focuses on an overview of the …
Lancaster’s rich history and diverse architectural styles are a virtual feast for the eyes. Have you experienced them lately? Now that the weather is turning, we are all looking forward to spending more time outside. These walking tours from the City of Lancaster’s website are the perfect way to do so. A Walk …
Produced by Restore Media: Clem Labine’s Traditional Building, Clem Labine’s Period Homes, and the Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference, the following free webinar is being offered on September 19th: Click here to register for this webinar. Credits Where Credits Are Due: Tax Credits for Historic Preservation Projects September 18, 2012, 2:00 p.m., 90 minutes, 1.5 AIA HSW LUs …
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