Protected: Facebook Exclusive: An Ephrata Cloister Virtual Field Trip
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Speaking of Historic Preservation… Concepts, Terms, and Options by Cory Kegerese of the PHMC
While doing some research for another blog post, I stumbled across this presentation by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s Community Preservation Coordinator for Eastern Pennsylvania Cory R. Kegerese. It’s a great overview of what historic preservation is in Pennsylvania, who the “major players” are at a local, state, and federal level, as well as …
TAXING STUFF: Federal Tax Incentives for Preserving Historic Properties
Tax Incentives for Preserving Historic Properties The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program encourages private sector investment in the rehabilitation and re-use of historic buildings. It creates jobs and is one of the nation’s most successful and cost-effective community revitalization programs. It has leveraged over $62 billion in private investment to preserve 38,000 historic properties …
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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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Traditional and Vernacular Architecture in PA
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 …
Walking Through Lancaster's History
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 …
Labor Day: Fun and games, or serious business?
I am young (if we’re calling our 30’s “young” these days) and have only ever known working after labor legislation like the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, Equal Opportunity Employment, etc. In other words, I’ve only ever been a …
Another War at Gettysburg
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 …
Traditional Joinery: What it is and why is it important in preservation?
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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What happens when the military shows up at your office one day?
Here’s what happens when a team of military personnel taking a broadcasting class spends a day “shooting” you. httpv://youtu.be/xdlpJcfvZko