2009 SAVE AMERICA’S TREASURES GRANTS Alabama Episcopal Church of the Nativity, Huntsville – $432,216 The Church of the Nativity is a pristine example of Ecclesiological Gothic architecture, and one of the most intact examples of the works of noted Ecclesiological architect Frank Wills. It has suffered significant water damage, and with grant assistance the brick … Read more
View Larger Map Colonial Williamsburg has a well-established international reputation for their high-quality restoration projects. Among the least frequently used “treatments” when it comes to historic preservation is Reconstruction. The Secretary of the Interior defines Reconstruction as follows: “Reconstruction is defined as the act or process of depicting, by means of new construction, the form, … Read more
We were fortunate to read a recent article in the NYT about efforts of experts from the Glasgow School of Art to use lasers to make 3D models of landmarks. The system works as follows, a laser mounted to a box scans surfaces of structures and objects, and created a 3D “cloud” of data. These … Read more
The lobby of The Homestead is elegantly decorated with highback chairs and tables. These are well suited for the daily tea service. Hot springs throughout the site refer to the earlier history. Some like this one are not for bathing in. The rolling mountains provide a scenic backdrop to activities that happen at the resort. … Read more
View Larger Map The Justice Court Building at 146 Glen St in Glen Cove, New York, was also once known City Hall and Police Headquarters. Built in 1908, this building replaced a previous building that had served a similar function on the same site since at least the 1890’s. The replacement building went through a … Read more
Among the more exciting urban-area photo installation projects is Big Picture Rochester, based in Rochester, New York. An original grant of $65,000 from a downtown enhancement fund allowed for printing and installing the initial images. The originator of the project was Ken Sato, a student at Monroe Community College studying public administration. The international headquarters … Read more
The interpretive sign titled “An Industrial Georgetown” is a relatively rare example of interpretation of industrial areas placed in a publicly accessible location. The plaque is located within the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park. Established in 1751, Georgetown flourished as a tobacco port until the mid-19th century. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal was … Read more
View Larger Map Cady’s Alley in Georgetown, District of Columbia, very easily could claim the title of being one of the prettiest alleys in America. The alley has almost always been relegated to purely utilitarian functions. Fact of the matter is that alleys too can inspire aesthetic delight. Perhaps the reason for this high-quality design … Read more
During our travels we ran across this inspiring bench project in Chicago. Several benches were hand-painted and sculpted by teenagers in gallery37, a program of After School Matters, which employs teenagers both during the summer and after school, working with professional artists, teens created unique pieces of art while also learning valuable job skills. These … Read more
Many communities have their own local register of historic places, and some even have markers to show these places off. New Haven is fortunate to have The New Haven Preservation Trust that is responsible for placing bronze plaques on designated buildings. The design is fairly straightforward and a simple elliptical shape with a symbol in … Read more