[MassHistPres] Mass Historic - Resources

[Leo Greene]

The Technical Preservation Services at The National Park Service has a
series of "Preservation Briefs", each one addressing a different aspect of
a structure (masonry, plaster, windows, etc). Not only great technical and
"how to" information, but represents the standards of the National Park
Service. Adherence to practices such as those outlined in the many Briefs,
could qualify a project for historic tax credits (if applicable) for
example.

Here is a link to the preservation briefs:

https://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs.htm

Hope this is helpful,

Leo Greene
Fannin-Lehner Preservation Consultants
Andover Preservation Commission


https://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs.htm

On Fri, Jan 15, 2021, 5:42 PM Garrett Laws <copperandslate at gmail.com> wrote:

> Howard,
>
> Having this available in a digital format that could be shared between
> homeowners and contractors would allow more use. Also developing a format
> where multiple people could add resources would help it grow faster and
> potentially be more robust. I wonder if the circuit rider program has
> access to something along these lines.
>
> Also, if there were an online resource a QR code could be created (for
> free) and put on signs in front of historic projects for others quickly and
> easily access the information. That action could make it more appealing for
> homeowners to register their homes historically.
>
> Cheers,
> Garrett Laws
> The Copper & Slate Company
>
> On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, Howard Glassman <howemark53 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hello Everyone,
>> It's a new year. One of issues we see often in our town, is that many
>> owners of older historic homes may either not be aware of available
>> knowledge/resources or have some economic challenges due to the high costs
>> of maintenance and repairs these days.  We have currently
>> discussed offering an "Educational Program" that informs residential
>> homeowners on the state-supported programs and resources that can assist
>> them in these historical restoration areas. I'd appreciate any member
>> assistance in identifying what are the best on-line informational resources
>> and programs available? Our thoughts were to develop a mailer brochure with
>> this valuable information and suggest they contact us for further
>> discussion and assistance. If anyone has suggestions, has already done a
>> similar program in their town and/or has a letter/template that you would
>> be willing to share, I would truly appreciate it.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Howard M. Glassman
>> Upton Historical Commission
>> howemark53 at gmail.com
>>
>
>
> --
>
> Many Thanks,
> Garrett Laws
>
> www.copperandslate.net
> The Copper & Slate Company, Inc.
> Fine Roofing and Historic Carpentry
> 238 Calvary Street,
> Waltham, MA 02453
> (781) 893-1916
>
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>
>
>
>
> --
>
> Many Thanks,
> Garrett Laws
>
> www.copperandslate.net
> The Copper & Slate Company, Inc.
> Fine Roofing and Historic Carpentry
> 238 Calvary Street,
> Waltham, MA 02453
> (781) 893-1916
>
> *LEAD FREE SINCE 2008*
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