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The Financial Benefits of Preservation vs. New Development

Last Wednesday, the Lancaster County Planning Commission hosted strongtowns.org’s “Curbside Chat” presented by Charles Marohn at the Manheim Township Public Library. “Curbside Chat” is strongtowns.org’s program to discuss the financial realities facing our cities, towns, boroughs, and townships.  The Chat started with the history of what Marohn called the “Suburban Experiment” of new development that shifted homes …

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

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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Out of the Mouths of Preservationists: Common Preservation Terms Explained

  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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Kitchens are often the hub and heart of a home…

  Kitchens are more than just a place to cook our food.  They are usually one of the main family living areas where we gather, commune, play, break bread with family and friends, and sometimes even work with laptop and files plopped on the table so we are sure to stay abreast of all the …

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Resources The past is not the property of historians; it is a public possession. It belongs to anyone who is aware of it, and it grows by being shared. It sustains the whole society, which always needs the identity that only the past can give.” William J. Murtagh You might have guessed by now, but …

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Our Philosophy

Using a holistic approach when approaching work on your older building helps to ensure that the repairs, reconstructions, or maintenance activities we perform are a long-term solution rather than a temporary fix. Our understanding of how the various building systems interact helps us to ensure that the project we complete is not simply a band-aid solution …

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About Us

Located in Lancaster, PA, Keperling Preservation Services is a historic preservation and restoration company specializing in the restoration of 18th, 19th, and early 20th century buildings. We offer a whole house approach to restoration with a custom millwork and cabinet shop. We are Nationally acclaimed preservation contractor trusted by homeowners, general contractors, and the National …

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Services

Keperling Preservation Services is a full-service company and we offer the following range of services to help you complete your project and maintain your historic property. Restoration Consultation You might have an idea of what you want to do with your historic building, but aren’t sure how or what is historically compatible.  You might only …

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Your House is a Money Pit more Common Mistakes..

3. Replacing Original Wood Windows.      Technology and architectural styles have shaped the design of windows throughout history. The windows are one of the few parts of a building that serves as both an interior and exterior feature, and they usually make up 20-30% of the surface area of a historic building. It is for these reasons …

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