Sash Mechanics of Historic Windows 8:00am to 12:00pm Special Offer: Call 215-536-1776 to register for both JOYN-01 & JOYN-02 at the reduced price of $775 Old windows continue to be important to the mechanics of historic buildings as well as admirable architectural and woodworking achievements. A sash window or hung sash window is made of […]
Restoring Historic Wood Windows 2 Days – 8:00am to 3:00pm As one of the few parts of a facade serving as both an interior and exterior feature, windows are nearly always an important part of the vintage character of a building. In most structures, windows also comprise a considerable amount of the historic fabric of […]
Restoring Historic Wood Windows 2 Days – 8:00am to 3:00pm As one of the few parts of a facade serving as both an interior and exterior feature, windows are nearly always an important part of the vintage character of a building. In most structures, windows also comprise a considerable amount of the historic fabric of […]
MW This course will focus on the traditional building styles found throughout the United States. Topics will include regions of construction and materials, time periods, prominent architects, as well as the theory and purpose behind various architectural styles.
MW This course will focus on the traditional building styles found throughout the United States. Topics will include regions of construction and materials, time periods, prominent architects, as well as the theory and purpose behind various architectural styles.
What is now the First Montrose Commons Historic District includes two historic neighborhoods platted on what was then Houston’s southwestern edge: the Lockhart, Connor & Barziza Addition (1873) and the Bute Addition (1907). Construction in the area began in earnest after the adjacent Montrose Place neighborhood opened in 1911. Today, the streets of First Montrose […]
The Old Sixth Ward, one of Houston's most beloved historic neighborhoods, was settled in the mid-19th century on what was then the edge of the city. The principal developer was W.R. Baker, Houston mayor and president of the Houston & Texas Central Railway, and many of the neighborhood’s early residents were railroad workers who decorated […]
The best way to prevent unexpected and expensive rehab projects is proactive maintenance. In this class, you’ll learn what home maintenance tasks you should do on a seasonal or annual basis. Todd Grover will host Q&A sessions and help build a maintenance plan for your old home! This class will arm you with […]
The Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is known for its breathtaking views, coastal air, and a history of ranching that dates back to the 19th Century. Our partners at California State Parks have given us the green light to help restore the historic ranch beginning with the deteriorating loafing barn. We’ll replace the wooden shingle […]
Hands-on historic preservation position in Mesquite, Texas, located 15 minutes east of downtown Dallas. Open until filled. Fulltime with benefits. Opal Lawrence Historical Park and Florence Ranch Homestead are the City of Mesquite’s two historic parks, with 20+ historic structures combined of varying sizes and uses. Both sites are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks and one […]
The Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is known for its breathtaking views, coastal air, and a history of ranching that dates back to the 19th Century. Our partners at California State Parks have given us the green light to help restore the historic ranch beginning with the deteriorating loafing barn. We’ll replace the wooden shingle […]
This spring we raise the roof on the Yellow Creek Schoolhouse outside of Meeker, CO! For decades, schoolhouses like the one at Yellow Creek were cultural centers for local ranching communities, educating the upcoming generations, and serving as crucial social spaces. Our partners at the Colorado’s White River Field Office of the Bureau of Land […]
The Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is known for its breathtaking views, coastal air, and a history of ranching that dates back to the 19th Century. Our partners at California State Parks have given us the green light to help restore the historic ranch beginning with the deteriorating loafing barn. We’ll replace the wooden shingle […]
This spring we raise the roof on the Yellow Creek Schoolhouse outside of Meeker, CO! For decades, schoolhouses like the one at Yellow Creek were cultural centers for local ranching communities, educating the upcoming generations, and serving as crucial social spaces. Our partners at the Colorado’s White River Field Office of the Bureau of Land […]
The Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is known for its breathtaking views, coastal air, and a history of ranching that dates back to the 19th Century. Our partners at California State Parks have given us the green light to help restore the historic ranch beginning with the deteriorating loafing barn. We’ll replace the wooden shingle […]
This spring we raise the roof on the Yellow Creek Schoolhouse outside of Meeker, CO! For decades, schoolhouses like the one at Yellow Creek were cultural centers for local ranching communities, educating the upcoming generations, and serving as crucial social spaces. Our partners at the Colorado’s White River Field Office of the Bureau of Land […]
Forest Lodge was built in the early 1900s by the Livingston family of St. Paul, MN, as a private getaway. The Adirondack-style camp boasts several buildings, many of which are in need of rehabilitation. For the past decade, HistoriCorps has been invited to be a workforce for saving this place – and ensuring it can […]
Forest Lodge was built in the early 1900s by the Livingston family of St. Paul, MN, as a private getaway. The Adirondack-style camp boasts several buildings, many of which are in need of rehabilitation. For the past decade, HistoriCorps has been invited to be a workforce for saving this place – and ensuring it can […]
Forest Lodge was built in the early 1900s by the Livingston family of St. Paul, MN, as a private getaway. The Adirondack-style camp boasts several buildings, many of which are in need of rehabilitation. For the past decade, HistoriCorps has been invited to be a workforce for saving this place – and ensuring it can […]
Forest Lodge was built in the early 1900s by the Livingston family of St. Paul, MN, as a private getaway. The Adirondack-style camp boasts several buildings, many of which are in need of rehabilitation. For the past decade, HistoriCorps has been invited to be a workforce for saving this place – and ensuring it can […]
Overview: Masons with Gruber-Latimer Restoration work in crews of three to six people restoring – and in some cases rebuilding – historic stone and brick work. Jobs range from small foundations and landscape features to houses, barns, and commercial buildings. The company focuses on 18th-century and early 19th-century buildings, and serves the private, commercial, and […]
The Montana Cabin is a modest Italianate-Victorian style structure inclusive of the Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs, whose place in history has touched several generations spanning from the late 1800s, the roaring 1920s, and even World War II. The compound was developed in the 1870s and garnered swift acclaim as a popular bathhouse and clubhouse to […]
Cedar Breaks National Monument located in southwestern Utah is known for its stunning geology, cool summers, and deep connection to the indigenous Paiutes who first occupied the region that extends from the Great Basin to the Colorado Plateau. Today, the National Monument is a popular summer tourist attraction, seeing several hundreds of thousands of people annually. The national […]
Central Minnesota is home to green wetlands, deciduous forests, and the heroic tribes of the Chippewa comprised of Bois Forte, Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, Leech Lake, Mille Lacs, and White Earth reservations. It’s also known for its intersection between modern conservation efforts, popular recreation sites, and a booming timber industry. The Shingobee Recreation Area is […]
Cedar Breaks National Monument located in southwestern Utah is known for its stunning geology, cool summers, and deep connection to the indigenous Paiutes who first occupied the region that extends from the Great Basin to the Colorado Plateau. Today, the National Monument is a popular summer tourist attraction, seeing several hundreds of thousands of people annually. The national […]
Central Minnesota is home to green wetlands, deciduous forests, and the heroic tribes of the Chippewa comprised of Bois Forte, Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, Leech Lake, Mille Lacs, and White Earth reservations. It’s also known for its intersection between modern conservation efforts, popular recreation sites, and a booming timber industry. The Shingobee Recreation Area is […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: During this HistoriCorps project, volunteers will get to experience a once-in-a-lifetime, all inclusive trip to this internationally-renowned destination while also giving back through preserving the iconic Hunter Creek Road House. According to the Hunter Creek Historical Foundation, “This 60-acre site includes both pre-historic and historic components and has been identified by the Forest […]
This popular program provides detailed information about the historic house types, architectural styles and neighborhoods of New Orleans, as well as best practices in historic renovation, rehabilitation tax incentives and historic house research. This program will earn four continuing-education credits for Realtors from the LA Real Estate Commission, as well as credit towards certification as […]
WORCESTER EISENBRANDT, a specialist in historic restoration, is looking for an experienced CONSERVATOR with professional experience in project management, in media such as brick, bronze, aluminum, and wood. Position Summary: Direct the restoration of historic locations, cathedrals, buildings, and more Development of preservation solutions and restoration techniques Keep written reports and photographic records Supervise a […]