Preservation
May 22, 2012
Vermont audiences learn the power of paint
Sally Zimmerman, manager of historic preservation services at Historic New England, recently spent a weekend in Burlington, Vermont, sharing her knowledge of historic paint colors. read more...
May 15, 2012
VAF New England visits Fogg-Rollins and Gilman Garrison Houses
Twenty members of the Vernacular Architectural Forum (VAF) New England recently visited Exeter, New Hampshire, and to take an insider's look at two historic properties: the Fogg-Rollins House, one of the most recent properties protected by a preservation easement as part of Historic New England's Stewardship Program; and Gilman Garrison House, a Historic New England property open to the public. read more...
May 13, 2012
Stewardship property among Acton's "lottery houses"
One of four "lottery houses" from Acton, Massachusetts, is part of Historic New England's Stewardship Program. read more...
May 11, 2012
Carpenters install ultraviolet film at Historic New England properties
UV film can help protect both the collections from the harmful rays of the sun and protect the building from inadvertent damage. read more...
May 07, 2012
Wolf's head returns to Beauport
After careful consideration of conservation versus replication, the wolf's head is back. read more...
May 03, 2012
Browne House roof replacement begins
Work has begun on the roof at Browne House in Watertown, Massachusetts. read more...
April 23, 2012
Stewardship property seeks redevelopment partners
The Town of Weston, Massachusetts, has issued a request for proposals regarding the adaptive reuse of the historic Josiah Smith Tavern and the Town’s Old Library. read more...
April 07, 2012
Lyman Estate nears opening after weatherization project
The large-scale weatherization and energy efficiency project at the Lyman Estate in Waltham, Massachusetts, is wrapping up in anticipation of the site's spring re-opening. read more...
March 19, 2012
Warm weather allows for winter landscape projects at Codman Estate
Unusually warm weather during the winter season allowed extra time for landscape work on the stone walls at the Codman Estate. read more...
March 15, 2012
Guidelines for improving energy efficiency in historic buildings published
The Maine State Planning Office recently commissioned Maine Preservation to write energy guidelines for older homes and buildings with a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. read more...
