Historic Restoration

Preservationist vs. revisionist history – is there a time and a place for both?

Architectural & Building Character, Community Preservation, Federal Preservation, Historic Preservation, Historic Restoration, Local Preservation, Preservation Musings / By

Since I put last month’s e-newsletter to bed (obligatory you can sign up here) yesterday morning (hey, that e-newsletter is one wild party animal on the weekends), I’ve started researching this month’s snail-mail newsletter (another obligatory you can sign up for that one here).  We’re delving into the history at Independence National Park in Philadelphia since it’s fresh …

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How does it become "history" so fast?

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One of the most rewarding things about historic restoration and preservation is constantly learning about new things and new places.  Last week, we learned that we have a National Postal Museum in a former Post Office building in Washington D.C. The National Postal Museum is a Smithsonian museum in Washinton, D.C. residing in the old …

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Compromising on the Right Things

Energy efficiency, Historic Restoration, Resources, Wood & Millwork / By

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Building History Day at the Ephrata Cloister

Historic Restoration, Historic Wood Windows, Local Preservation, State Preservation / By

On Saturday, June 6, 2009 the Ephrata Cloister hosted their Building History Day. This was a day with traditional crafts being demonstrated, speakers on the topic of historic building and the evolution of domestic architecture, and tours of the unrestored floors of the Sisters’ House. We were invited over the winter to host a seminar …

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Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County Architectural History Tour

Central Pennsylvania Preservation Society, Historic Preservation Projects, Historic Preservation Tax Incentives, Historic Reconstruction, Historic Rehabilitation, Historic Restoration, Preservation in the News, Wood & Millwork / By

On Sunday, October 19, Chuck, Lois, Jonathan, Danielle, and Josh attended the Architectural History Tour of the Northeast Lancaster Township Historic District. The tour was appropriately called “Mansions on Marietta” and highlighted buildings built as the first suburban development in Lancaster County. The oldest house on the tour was built in 1828 and is Wheatland …

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Historic American Buildings Survey

Historic Restoration, Preservation and Restoration Case Studies, Resources for Historic Restorations / By

The Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) began in 1933 now contains the written record with drawings and photographs of 35,000 historic structures. This is a digital collection managed by the Library of Congress. Many buildings we have been involved in restoring have been featured within this collection. Searching the HABS for your building or buildings …

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