Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Steve Larson of Adelphi Paper Hangings

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Steve Larson, principal at Adelphi Paper Hangings, joined the Practical Preservation Podcast to discuss his work recreating historic block print wallpaper. We covered multiple topics, including: Steve’s background growing up with access to his father’s paint and wallpaper store, and his art school projects using wallpaper How a project on block print wallpaper at the …

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Bathrooms: A Necessary (Room) Discussion

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Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Jymm Hoffman, Blacksmith

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Jymm Hoffman, blacksmith and owner of Hoffman’s Forge, joined the Practical Preservation Podcast to discuss his work as a blacksmith and historical consultant. We covered multiple topics, including: His background, including how reenacting sparked his interest in preservation How he maintains historical-accuracy wherever possible, and his research-findings including the diverse skills and jobs of historical blacksmiths …

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Preservationist vs. Revisionist History, Revisited

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PRESERVATIONIST VS. REVISIONIST HISTORY, REVISITED. It’s been awhile since we specifically addressed this topic, but given current circumstances, it bears repeating, albeit updated to current events.  “History, despite its wrenching pain cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage need not be lived again.” -Maya Angelou   -Defaced Robert E. Lee Monument, Richmond, Virginia. Image …

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Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Ahmed Zidan of Hollander Glass

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Ahmed Zidan of Hollander Glass joined the Practical Preservation Podcast to discuss the company’s restoration/historic branch, Hollander Historic. We covered multiple topics, including: The company’s background and the history of glass-making The company’s services, primarily as specialty glass fabricators and distributors Hollander’s historic line of restoration window glass, including glass appropriate to periods over the …

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Sanborn Maps Another Tool to Research House History

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Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Bob Yapp, Preservationist

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Bob Yapp – noted preservationist, teacher, and consultant – joined the Practical Preservation Podcast to discuss his extensive work and experiences in the field of preservation. We covered multiple topics, including: Bob’s background in preservation, from being a school-aged child whose father taught him what it means to be the steward of an old home, …

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Safety and Security for Your Historic Home

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Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Robert Blackson of Temple University’s Vital Signs Project

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Robert Blackson, Director of Temple Contemporary Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University in Philadelphia, joined the Practical Preservation Podcast to discuss the Vital Signs Project. We covered many things, including: Robert’s background as a curator and belief that “culture is something that civilizes us.” The history of sign-painting for advertisement purposes, including …

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Keeping Your Historic Home Cool in Summer

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