Year: 2019

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A Brief History of Reproduction

No, no, no – not the baby making kind! The blueprint kind. I’ve been thinking about this subject because a client just ...
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Historic Structure Reports (HSR): What They Are and Why They Are Important

The National Park Service (NPS) uses the term Historic Structure to refer to historic buildings, bridges, railroads, and other kinds of construction. ...

Exploring Olana – Rare Historic Preservation Inside and Out

High above the Hudson, the towering Olana overlooks panoramic views of the river valley. The house was designed and built by Frederick ...
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Three Types of Funding for Historic Renovations: Part 3 – Utility & Energy Rebates

In the last of our series on finding money for your historic building renovations, we cover utility and energy rebates. Utility & ...
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A Glimpse at Ongoing Preservation at Mt. Vernon

The historic preservation of George Washington's home, Mt. Vernon, is a fascinating and beautiful undertaking.  Encore Principal Ward Bucher and his wife ...
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Three Types of Funding for Historic Renovations: Part 2 – Grants

In the first of our series on finding money for your historic building renovations, we investigated Historic Tax Credits.  In this blog, ...

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