Part One: Writing usually comes naturally to me, but I have been struggling with this one! The history we are finding out in this little alcove…
Vincent Allen House, July 18.
July 19, 2018My daughter and I spent an hour at the Vincent Allen house yesterday. Mr. Amato did tell me…
PRESERVATION EDUCATION: What is a Preservation Easement?
April 8, 2018While not a familiar term to most people, a preservation easement is the absolute best tool to protect…
PRESERVATION EDUCATION: What is a Historic Landmark?
April 8, 2018Landmarks are easily recognizable and are distinguished from their surroundings. The same is true for a historic landmark.…
PRESERVATION EDUCATION: Historic Districts Explained
April 8, 2018We’ve received a lot of questions recently about “historic districts.” What are they, how are they designated, and…
PRESERVATION EDUCATION: What is the National Register of Historic Places?
April 8, 2018There are some terms out there being thrown around that are associated with historic properties, so some clarifications…
PRESERVATION EDUCATION: The National Historic Preservation Act: What is it and what did it do?
April 8, 2018Every single thing we do today in preservation is a direct result of the National Historic Preservation Act.…
PRESERVATION EDUCATION: A Brief History of Preservation in the United States
April 8, 2018People often wonder about the history of historic preservation and how it began in the United States. Let’s…
PRESERVATION EDUCATION: 5 Reasons to save and preserve old buildings instead of knocking them down
April 8, 2018Generally speaking, we all love historic buildings. That is what brought you here. But why save a historic…
PRESERVATION EDUCATION: What is Historic Preservation?
April 8, 2018The term historic preservation and other words associated with this concept gets thrown around quite a bit these…