Historic Preservation Archives - Page 9 of 11

Haunted Historic Buildings: Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital, c.1851

Historic Preservation, Historical Architecture, State Preservation, Uncategorized / By Danielle Keperling

In honor of the ever-approaching spooooooooky Halloween holiday, we’ve been highlighting haunted historic buildings (or historic buildings that by all rights should be haunted) for you to virtually explore so you don’t have to meet the ghosties face-to-face. One of our recent blog posts was about the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia – the state’s first …

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Buried, Abandoned, but Not Forgotten: Yeakel Cemetery Preservation

Community Preservation, Historic Preservation, Historic Reconstruction, Local Preservation, Preservation in Progress, State Preservation, Uncategorized / By Danielle Keperling

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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Out of the Mouths of Preservationists: Common Preservation Terms Explained

Community Preservation, Historic Preservation, Historic Restoration, Local Preservation, State Preservation, Uncategorized / By Danielle Keperling

One of the most common barriers between preservationists and those who do not define themselves as preservationists, is the language we building-huggers use. So here are some common preservation terms defined: [sws_toggle1 title=”Historic Context”]Historic Context is a unit created for planning purposes that groups information about historic properties based on a shared theme, specific time …

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Traditional and Vernacular Architecture in PA

Architectural & Building Character, Colonial Architecture, Community Preservation, Historic Preservation, Historical Architecture, Local Preservation, State Preservation, Traditional and Vernacular / By Danielle Keperling

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 29th Century. This article focuses on an overview of the …

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Walking Through Lancaster's History

Architectural & Building Character, Colonial Architecture, Community Preservation, Historic Preservation, Historical Architecture, Local Preservation, Uncategorized / By Danielle Keperling

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 …

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Another War at Gettysburg

Federal Preservation, Historic Preservation, Historical Architecture, Uncategorized / By Danielle Keperling

Here’s an interesting debate, one that we’ve discussed before when researching Independence Hall preservation. This time, the debate is hitting a little closer to home. Gettysburg, specifically. The Cyclorama Building at Gettysburg, more specifically. For those who aren’t familiar, the Gettysburg Cyclorama is a 360-degree painting by French artist Paul Philippoteaux that depicts hallmark moments …

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Traditional Joinery: What it is and why is it important in preservation?

Historic Preservation, Historic Restoration, Historic Wood Windows, Historical Architecture, Products & Materials, Uncategorized, Wood & Millwork, Wood Restoration / By Danielle Keperling

Traditional joinery is a term we’ve all heard as a hallmark of historical millwork. But what is it and why is it so important in preservation of historic buildings? What is Traditional Joinery? Joinery in general is the woodworking technique that joins together two pieces of wood. What a joint looks like, how strong …

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Free Webinar: "Credits Where Credits Are Due: Tax Credits for Historic Preservation Projects"

Central Pennsylvania Preservation Society, Community Preservation, Historic Preservation, Historic Restoration, Local Preservation, State Preservation, Uncategorized / By Danielle Keperling

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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HIDDEN GEM: Big Spring Farm

Colonial Architecture, Community Preservation, Historic Preservation, Historical Architecture, Local Preservation, State Preservation, Uncategorized, Wood & Millwork / By Danielle Keperling

We’ve added Big Spring Farm to our Hidden Gem list for a good reason. With no website, no official or regular hours, no main contact information, no obvious advertisements, and yet huge preservation efforts and achievements – Big Spring Farm may very well be our most hidden gem of all. Somewhere around 5am Saturday morning, …

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Pennsylvania's Architectural Styles

Architectural & Building Character, Colonial Architecture, Community Preservation, Historic Preservation, Historic Restoration, Historical Architecture, Local Preservation, Uncategorized / By Danielle Keperling

Do you know the architectural styles of Pennsylvania? The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has an excellent field guide on the architectural styles found in Pennsylvania. In it, they’ve assigned key periods of development (listed below) – from the Colonial period in the 18th Century to the …

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