Spring 2012 Workshops

AGING GRACEFULLY: APPRECIATING & PRESERVING YOUR HISTORIC HOME

A Free Workshop Series

Presented by the City of Boise Departments of Arts & History and Planning & Development/Historic Preservation Commission, with additional support from the Idaho Heritage Trust and the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office. Click here for poster.

February 13, 2012 (6:00pm-8:00pm)
IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK: UNCOVERING THE HISTORY OF YOUR HOME
 Every house has a unique story.  Historians Elizabeth Jacox and Barbara Perry Bauer of TAG Historical Research and Consulting present techniques and resources to help you discover the history of your home and neighborhood.  Elizabeth and Barbara specialize in local and regional history and have documented the history of hundreds of homes.

March 12, 2012 (6:00pm-8:00pm)
SEEING IT THROUGH: MAINTAINING & UPDATING HISTORIC WINDOWS
Ray Westmoreland, from Wood Windows, Inc., presents hands-on exercises for preserving and updating historic windows and maximizing energy efficiency. Ray will address basic window improvements, such as sash and window jam repair and weather-stripping; he will also discuss safety precautions for working with remnants of lead paint. DonWatts of the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office (Idaho State Historical Society) provides context by outlining preservation principles and offering suggestions for salvaging original historic materials.

April 9, 2012 (6:00pm-8:00pm)
IT'S WHAT'S ON THE OUTSIDE THAT COUNTS: EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE
Fred Walters, a historical architect and consultant, provides information on maintaining the exterior materials of your historic home. Consider your options and identify where to put your money, time, and effort related to common upkeep issues such as roofing, siding, insulation, stone, and mortar repointing, managing water and yard irrigation, and more. 

All workshops will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the following location:
El Korah Temple
1118 West Idaho Street
Boise, ID  83702

Parking available on the east side of the building.

Also - join us for a Fettuccine Forum panel presentation on May 3, 2012, 5:30pm, RosebRoom. Moderator Amy Pence-Brown leads the discussion on:
"What the Heck is HPC? Learning, Living, and Loving Boise's Historic Districts."

 

 
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