A workshop on “Preserving Old Houses” is being organized by the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce Main Street/Community Improvement Committee in cooperation with the Huntingdon County Historical Society and Huntingdon County Planning and Development Department. Scheduled for February 9, 2011 at 6:30 PM, the workshop will focus on the conservation of older homes and the preservation of design elements which enhance the value of these homes. According to Main Street /Community Improvement Committee Chair, Richard Stahl, the workshop should be valuable to building contractors and home owners, particularly those planning major home remodeling projects.
Speakers will include Bryan Van Sweden, with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Glenn Vernon, Architect with Albertin-Vernon Architects LLC and Richard Stahl, Huntingdon County Planning Director. “The Rehab Guide,” a resource for guidance on rehabilitating old houses will be available for purchase at the workshop.
Some of the topics to be covered at the workshop include: What are the Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation? What effect does listing on the National Register of Historic Places have on housing rehabilitation activities? What are the best techniques for preserving and restoring old windows and doors without damaging the character of the home? Is sand blasting old brick walls a good idea? Why bother to preserve on old house?
The $6.00 registration covers workshop materials and light refreshments. The workshop will be held at the Exhibit Gallery at the corner of 4th and Allegheny Streets in Huntingdon. Persons interested in attending should contact the Chamber at 643-1110 to register or online at www.huntingdonchamber.com . The registration deadline is January 28, 2010.
